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Downtown Dog Lounge LLC —Seattle, WA
- 8 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
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Unleashed Dog Camp —Renton, WA
- $18.29 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid time off
- On-the-job training
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Unleashed Dog Camp —Renton, WA
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Dog Handler

Downtown Dog Lounge LLC -
Seattle, WA

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Qualifications

Companion animal handling
In-person customer service
Dog handling

Full Job Description

Description:

Position Overview & Purpose

The Dog Handler is responsible for providing direct care for our dogs, as well as their health and safety while on-site, resulting in exceptional customer service and high-quality pet care.

A Week in the Life of a Dog Handler

The following is a list of general job responsibilities for the Dog Handler position. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive and may be amended to meet changing business needs.

Daily Operations:

Live out and be a positive advocate for Downtown Dog Lounge’s safety culture
Understand and uphold the Purpose and Core Values of the business in actions and words
Actively oversee a designated dog park in person to ensure positive and safe dog interactions and mitigate escalating behaviors
Develop thorough knowledge and understanding of dog breeds and dog behavior
Follow all safety guidelines and protocols
Attend daily recap meetings, as well as read and understand recap daily

Spend Time With Dogs & Their Parents:

Provide exceptional customer service, including transparent communication
Develop strong relationships with customers (dogs and people)
Learn basic customer service, concierge, and front-facing role duties (answering the phone, replying to emails, posting in Slack, etc.)
Perform additional services such as dog walks, dog jogs, and one-on-one play with a ball
Become an proficient Gingr user and communicating with pet parents
Assist with dog rotations and mealtimes
Assist with running dogs at check-in and check-out

Support with Cleaning:

Clean up after dogs
Cleanliness of the location
Perform additional cleaning and disinfection duties including, but not limited to, taking out the garbage, mopping, cleaning crates and surfaces, laundry, etc.

Support the Team:

Uphold DDL Purpose and Values, communicating clearly, openly, honestly, and kindly
Communicate and participate as part of the team
Attend periodic required trainings and All Team Meetings
Mentor new team members as assigned
Perform other daily tasks as assigned by the Pack Leader and/or Supervisors
Cross-train for other positions within the company over time (concierge, pack leader, trainer, bather, etc.)

Downtown Dog Lounge is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We look forward to your application.

Requirements:

Experience and Education:

Minimum of High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Must be 18 years of age to work independently in the dog parks

Required Skills and Abilities:

Comfortable working within close proximity to approximately 30 dogs in an enclosed park
Desire to develop a thorough understanding of dog behavior
Quick reaction time to unpredictable situations
Comfortable working in a loud environment
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Comfortable standing for 8 hours at a time
Able to lift 45 pounds
Must be flexible and will be expected to be available to work weekends, evenings, and during holidays

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