Doggie Ranch Manager
About The Position
Top Dog SF is seeking a confident, experienced, and dog-savvy Ranch Manager to lead daily operations at our private dog ranch in Montara, CA. This role is ideal for a hands-on dog professional who thrives outdoors, enjoys leading a team, and takes pride in creating a safe, enriching, and well-run environment for dogs and people alike. The Doggie Ranch Manager is the day-to-day leader of the ranch—overseeing dog safety, supporting staff, managing logistics, and serving as the primary onsite point of contact. This is a leadership role with real responsibility, autonomy, and impact.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience working with groups of dogs
- Calm, observant, and confident handling complex dog dynamics
- Enjoy leading by example and supporting a team
- Reliable, organized, and solution-oriented
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Align with positive-reinforcement, force-free dog handling
- Can work outdoors year-round and meet the physical demands of the role
- Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting (up to 50–75 lbs)
- Ability to move quickly, be agile, and manage active dogs
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Exposure to animal dander, dirt, and typical ranch environments
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified positive-reinforcement trainer or education in positive-reinforcement training
- 1+ year experience in dog care, training, daycare, or a similar setting
- Leadership or supervisory experience (formal or informal)
- Reliable transportation
- Clean driving record
Responsibilities
- Supervise group play and provide enrichment activities
- Oversee daily dog activities and routines
- Monitor dog behavior, health, and group dynamics to ensure safety
- Conduct incident tracking as needed, including daily and weekly company-wide communication
- Support new dog trials and group dynamic assessments
- Ensure dogs’ physical and emotional needs are met in all weather conditions
- Serve as the primary onsite leader and point of contact for Top Dog SF team members
- Lead brief daily huddles and support team communication
- Lead daily dog roll calls and schedule confirmations
- Support onboarding, training, and coaching of new hires
- Provide feedback and collaborate with leadership on performance and growth
- Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented culture
- Support daily transportation flow and ranch logistics
- Step in to cover employee breaks or call-outs when needed
- Assist with scheduling, dog placement, and transportation logistics as needed
- Conduct daily ranch, van, and equipment safety checks
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards at the Ranch
- Coordinate minor repairs, supplies, and vendor services for the dog ranch and company vans as needed
- Communicate dog updates, incidents, and observations to leadership
- Support client questions or concerns as they arise
- Maintain accurate records, photos, and notes related to dogs’ days
Benefits
- Paid sick time (up to 72 hours/year)
- Monthly health and mobile data reimbursements
- Pay raises and incentives after 90 days
- Referral bonuses
- Employer-sponsored IRA (CalSavers)
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
