Dog Care Professionals

Best Friends Fur Ever•Joppa, MD

10d•$15 - $20

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Strong interest in dog daycare, animal care, or canine behavior
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

Nice To Haves

Experience with dogs (daycare, training, grooming, veterinary, or rescue) preferred but not required

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