Dog Handler - Vancouver, Canada - DogPlay

Description

• Taking dogs alone or in groups of 2 for bathroom breaks and short walks
• Facilitating activities like fetch, agility, free training, fitness training, etc, to keep the dogs safe and engaged during their day.
• Observing dogs in play groups and managing problem behaviors like barking, jumping, or destructive chewing.
• Helping nervous or anxious dogs build confidence through activities
• Daily cleaning of our facility (vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting, scrubbing, etc )

If you are looking for a rewarding career in animal care here are the things that we have found make a great Handler.

• Strong work ethic
• Physically fit and comfortable with long stretches of activity
• Excellent interpersonal skills we work with people just as much as dogs
• A good sense of humour
• Ability to multitask and be proactive in a fastpaced environment
• Ability to interpret dog body language

• An understanding of classical conditioning
• An understanding of operant conditioning (+R, R, +P, P)
• Ability to interpret dog body language
• Proficient with social media and modern technology (cloudbased apps, IG, Slack, WhatsApp, etc )

• Current canine first aid certification
• Professional experience working with dogs
• Consistent Availability
• Taken the time to read through our website and reviews to see what we're all about and what our clients value.

• Pay starts at $16.75/hour and moves up as you take on more responsibility.
• You will need to be available on weekends.

• French not required

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekend availability

• Overtime pay
• Tips

• Vancouver, BC V6P 4J6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)