Senior Pet Wrangler

Chewy•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Chewy is looking for a Senior Pet Wrangler Specialist to join our Chewy Studios Team based in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate has worked with animals in a professional setting, preferably with animal training experience. The Senior Pet Wrangler Specialist position will be part of the Pet Talent team that is dedicated to working with all the pet talent for both video and photography. This position works with the pet talent, pet parents, and other Studio team members. A big focus of this position is building the confidence and skills of the pets in the Studio through positive reinforcement training and observing and acknowledging animal behavior/stress in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Pet Wrangler Specialist will be the voice and advocate of the pet talent and will communicate any changes/updates to the on-set team, as well as appropriate leadership. Additionally, you will play a key role in the training and education of the pet team that has a diverse set of experience and skills. You must be comfortable conducting extensive research on new animal behavior training and techniques. The Pet Wrangler will also follow all Pet Talent Team procedures/protocols. Chewy Studios is a dynamic studio that creates photos and videos for web content, social media, TV commercials and more. In most of the photos and videos, the main stars are pet talent. The Pet Wrangler will work closely with pet talent but will also have strong interpersonal skills while working with other Studio team members.

Requirements

3+ year of Professional Animal Experience
Must be comfortable around all animals including cats, dogs, horses, reptiles, and rodents
No animal allergies

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of animal behavior/behavior analysis in the animal training field

Responsibilities

Utilize knowledge of species and breed specific behaviors to encourage pets to present desirable behaviors for the camera
Note any changes in behavior and communicate to Manager, Pet Handling
Identify and report any safety concerns on or off set
Builds and presents educational presentations for pet team and studio
Coach wranglers on new training techniques and approaches
Takes initiative in advancing their knowledge and skills on animal behavior and training concepts
Update pet casting database with pet photos and behavioral information
Complete studio testing with new pets to determine their eligibility for casting
Network with potential pet parent contacts for casting
Assist in creating a stress-free environment for pets on set by advocating for their needs
Conduct training sessions with cats and dogs using positive reinforcement techniques
Write training plans for shaping new behaviors
Communicate with internal teams to set pets up for success on set and propose alternative solutions when needed
Supervise all interactions with the pets to ensure safety to pets and people in the Studio
Build a positive relationship with pet parents
Set up, break down, and clean pet holding areas
Assist Pet Talent Team, with other duties as assigned