Top 8 Canine handler Jobs in La Mirada, Ca

Kennel Attendant, Dog Handler (Dog Care)
Pawsitive K9 Solutions —Long Beach, CA
- $17.00 - $18.50 an hour
- Email
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Maintenance
- Paid time off
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Experienced Dog Handler
Riley’s Doggie Daycare —Los Angeles, CA
- From $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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Experienced Dog Handler in Dog Boarding & Daycare Facility
I Dig My Dog —Pasadena, CA
- From $19 an hour
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- In-person
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Dog Handler/ Dog Training Apprentice
Dog Tribe LA —Los Angeles, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Cleaning
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- Communication skills
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Large Breed Dog Handler/Driver URGENTLY HIRING
Whitaker Dog —Glendale, CA
- $18 - $20 an hour
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- 18 years or older
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Senior Dog Handler / Assistant Manager at We Love Dogs LA, West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
We Love Dogs LA, West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA —Los Angeles, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
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- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
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Kennel Attendant, Dog Handler (Dog Care)

Pawsitive K9 Solutions
Long Beach, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.00 - $18.50 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Pet care sanitation protocols
Professional ethics
Mops
Animal behavior
Animal enclosure cleaning
Maintenance
Care documentation
Observational assessments for behavioral monitoring
Medication pass administration
Animal feeding
Driver's License
Driving
Dog handling
Behavioral data entry
Document review
Stocking
Resident records
Clean workspace maintenance
Animal watering
Positive reinforcement
Pet medication administration
Communication skills
Entry level
Pet playtime supervision
Pet care facility disinfecting

Full Job Description

Kennel Attendant, Dog Handler

Location: Long Beach, CA
Hours: 12:30pm-9pm
Schedule: Saturday-Wednesday Full-time
Pay: $17-18.50/hour (based on experience)

Job Overview

We’re looking for a dedicated, compassionate and responsible Kennel Attendant, Dog Handler to ensure our dogs are safe, calm, and comfortable. You’ll play a key role in maintaining a peaceful, clean, and secure environment while following feeding, medication, and care routines.

The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, dependable, and genuinely loves working with dogs. This is an independent role that requires responsibility, attentiveness, and strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities: Start-of-Shift Procedures

Review notes from the day staff and confirm feeding, medication, or special care instructions.
Ensure dogs are crated safely, gates are locked, and all supplies are stocked.
Review potty logs for current updates.

Feeding & Medication

Follow feeding charts and medication schedules precisely.
Use labeled bowls and verify portions and instructions.
Record meals and medications in notes immediately after completion.
Note refusals or unusual behavior for morning staff follow-up.

Potty Breaks & Clean-Up

Conduct potty breaks for every dog (always on leash).
Record potty events (Urine / BM / None) in app.
Clean and sanitize any accidents promptly

Quiet Hours & Day Time Monitoring

Maintain a calm and quiet environment.
Perform hourly walk-throughs to ensure dogs are resting comfortably and not barking.
Document behavior and notify staff if any dog appears unwell.
Confirm all doors and gates remain locked during rounds.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Keep the facility odor free and tidy: spot mop spills, sanitize crate doors and handles, and empty trash.
Refill all water bowls and start/switch laundry loads as needed.
Ensure kennels are neat and ready at all times.

Documentation

Log all meals, meds, potty, and cleaning before shift end.
Note rest periods (if taken) for coverage tracking.

End-of-Shift Duties

Confirm all activity logs are complete in the app.
Check that kennels are clean, water bowls are full, trash is emptied, (if applicable laundry has been switched)

Professional Conduct

Treat all dogs with patience, kindness, and calm confidence.
Never use harsh handling or raise your voice.
No personal visitors, pets, alcohol, or unauthorized guests permitted.
Respect the facility, coworkers, and company property.

Requirements

Prior experience in animal care or kennel work preferred.
Familiarity with positive reinforcement handling is a plus.
Must be reliable, self starter, and comfortable working independently.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Dependable transportation and strong communication skills required.

Why Join Us

Work in a calm, professional, dog-loving environment.
Gain hands-on experience with various breeds and temperaments.
Opportunities for growth within our training and daycare programs.
Competitive pay based on experience.

Next Steps:

Please email your resume and cover letter answering the following questions. Failure to do so may result in your application being considered incomplete or not reviewed.

Can you commute to Long Beach daily?
Do you have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record?
Are you available for multiple reference checks?
Describe your experience working with dogs.
What makes you a great fit for this position?
Are you comfortable working in a residential home?
Are you available Saturday-Wednesday 12:30pm-9pm?
What days and times are you available to work? Clearly list them out.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Can you commute to Long Beach daily?
Do you have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record?
Are you available for multiple reference checks?
What kind of dogs do you own?
What experience do you have with dog handling & driving?
Describe your experience working with dogs.
What makes you a great fit for this position?
Are you available to work Saturday-Wednesday, 12:30pm-9pm?

Work Location: In person

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Kennel Attendant, Dog Handler (Dog Care)

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Experienced Dog Handler in Dog Boarding & Daycare Facility

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Senior Dog Handler / Assistant Manager at We Love Dogs LA, West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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