Dog Daycare Group Leader

Company: Pooch Pawsitive
Location: East Providence
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

Pooch Pawsitive provides education and services that bridge the gap between dogs and their families to support a lifelong relationship and strengthen the human/dog bond.Pooch Pawsitive is committed to helping dogs, especially puppies, become social, confident, happy family members that stay in their forever home while helping their human families understand their dogs needs to be successful living in our human world. Preventing behavior problems in the first place is our goal!At our Dog Daycare Center, we provide a structured environment for dogs to learn, exercise and haver safe social interaction. We reinforce good manners all day and encourage appropriate play and behavior.The Group Leader is responsible for managing and directing the dog play of an entire group. The Group Leader engages the dogs in play and learning activities and keeps arousal to a minimum. Practices training exercises with the dogs. Monitors dog-dog interactions and makes recommendations for dog pairings or rearranging playgroups. Makes observations about individual dog behavior and enters them into the daily activity log. Talks to parents about their dog's day and behavior. Makes recommendations and gives advice as to how to solve behavior problems, both to the parent and with the daycare staff.Additional requirements:- Must be at least 18 years old.- Should be pursuing education in dog training or behavior- 1-2 years of hands on work experience in a dog related setting (NO EXCEPTIONS!!)- Must have reliable transportationPlease include a cover letter with your application.Job Type: Full-timePay: $14.25 - $17.00 per hourBenefits: Employee discount Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursementSchedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekend availabilityCOVID-19 considerations:Our Dog Center has PetAirapy UV air sanitizing equipment throughout that kills both kennel cough and COVID 19. We recommend that employees be vaccinated/boosted for COVID.Application Question(s): What dog related experience do you have that would make you a good fit at our company?Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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