We are a small local business offering dog training, walking, and boarding services in Oakland, Alameda, and Berkeley. We're a diverse team with a passion for animal care and welfare (https://www.caninecomprehensive.com/team). We work with local rescue organizations, offer competitive pay, and are looking for team members that are interested in commitment and growing with us.
Application Question(s):
Will you be able to reliably commute to the Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, or surrounding areas for this job?
Please share the year, make, and model of car you would use for this position.
This role includes picking up and dropping up to 6 dogs off, some crated. SUVs, compact SUVs, and vans tend to be best.
Are you open to part time (15-25), full-time (30), or either?
What is your availability Monday through Friday?
Key points:
Applicants with open availability Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm will be prioritized due to the flexible nature of the role.
We are interested in hiring two people (15 - 25 hours per week), or one individual full-time (30 hours per week).
There are many opportunities for hours to grow!
A day in this role will include:
Learning to identify and manage behavioral issues, including barking and lunging.
Learning to use professional handling equipment.
Learning to walk independently, plus checking in with the team through Slack and Walkie Talkie apps when needed.
Tracking a dog’s progress and working with supporting trainers at monthly meetings to help them improve their behavior over time.
Posing the dogs for a fun pic that gets texted to the clients. Check out some of our work on Instagram! (@caninecomprehensive)
About you:
You have a reliable vehicle that can hold up to six dogs (hatchbacks, SUVs, or truck w/ shell. No 4 door sedans). If you're not sure if your car is suitable, please reach out!
You enjoy working outside and have a flexible schedule (dog walking typically occurs between 9am and 3:30pm M-F). Perfect for students, freelancers, and flexible work from home folks!
You love dogs!
You love being outdoors.
You enjoy working solo, yet have a knack for customer service.
You are autonomous, reliable, and punctual.
About our dog walking:
Pack walks are on-leash neighborhood walks. We emphasize dogs listening to commands, as many of the dogs are our training clients as well.
We only walk Mondays through Fridays-no weekends or late nights!
Our office handles client communication, keeping things running smoothly so you can focus on your dogs. Clock-in and out via apps.
We reimburse mileage!
We offer 2 weeks of paid training- plenty of time to practice and learn the ropes before we let you run solo.
Perks:
We have extensive and ongoing training, including advanced dog training techniques!
Build personal relationships with your clients and their dogs.
Paid training
Paid mileage (included in hourly rate)
40 Hours Paid Time-Off per year
Holiday Bonuses, wholesale pricing on dog training equipment, and a discount program at Pet Food Express
Special opportunities for dog training with our master trainer/owner!
Bring your dog to work!
Please send along your resume and either a cover letter or short paragraph about why you would be a good fit for our team to be considered! We look forward to hearing from you!
HEADS UP: YOU WILL NEED AN SUV OR HATCHBACK TO SAFELY COMPLETE PACK WALKS.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.84 - $22.83 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Mileage reimbursement
On-the-job training
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Professional development assistance
