Dog Care Professionals - Joppa, Maryland, , United States
3 days ago
Job description
Locations: Joppa & Cockeysville
Employment Type: Part-Time
This is not just playtime supervision — its structured daycare built around safe socialization, behavior awareness, and canine health & wellness.
About Best Friends Fur-Ever
Best Friends Fur-Ever provides professional dog daycare, boarding, and grooming services in a safe, structured, and enriching environment. We are committed to high-quality animal care, positive handling, and supporting each dog's behavioral and physical well-being.
Job Summary
The Dog Care Professional is responsible for supervising structured group play, supporting positive canine behavior, and maintaining a clean, healthy facility. This role requires hands-on dog handling, behavior observation, enrichment implementation, and health monitoring. Ideal candidates are dependable, calm under pressure, and passionate about dog care and wellness.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise structured dog playgroups and manage group dynamics
- Promote safe dog-to-dog interactions using calm, confident handling
- Observe canine body language and recognize stress, fatigue, illness, or injury
- Redirect unwanted behaviors using positive reinforcement techniques
- Lead dogs through purposeful exercises and enrichment activities
- Support canine wellness through feeding, rest periods, medication administration and specialty wellness programs
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of play areas, kennels, and common spaces
- Document and communicate behavioral or health concerns to leadership
- Provide professional, compassionate communication with pet parents
Qualifications
- Strong interest in dog daycare, animal care, or canine behavior
- Experience with dogs (daycare, training, grooming, veterinary, or rescue) preferred but not required
- Ability to handle dogs of all sizes, breeds, and energy levels
- Calm, confident demeanor in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Availability to work weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain active throughout shifts
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling (full-time and part-time)
- Training in dog handling, behavior awareness, and enrichment
- Opportunities for advancement
- Supportive, dog-focused team environment
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