Careers at Houndog
Do you have a Natural Ability with Dogs and looking to work in the Pet Industry?
Are you studying a Dog Training/Dog Behaviour Course or perhaps an Animal Study Course? We’re always on the lookout for Passionate, Enthusiastic Professionals to join our Team. We’ve been operating for 10 Years with an impeccable reputation. Therefore we only recruit the very best Dog Handlers (on a Casual Basis). As we run Outdoor Doggy Daytrips, our Team must also be very physically fit & Active to keep up with all the Action! You’ll need to have a genuine love of Dogs and the Outdoors. If you’re Interested in a Long-Term Career in the Dog Industry, we’d love to speak to you.
- What we Look for in New Team Members –
Strong Dog Handling Skills
Confident in Dog Body Language & sound knowledge of Dog Breeds
Reliable & Punctual
A willingness to Learn and Invest time into gaining more Knowledge & Skills of Dog Pack Behaviour
Ability to Communicate effectively with Clients and other Team Members
work independently and Unsupervised
Confident at assessing all workplace risks associated with the job
be extremely observant of your surroundings
a Drivers Licence and a vehicle that can transport up to 2 Dogs (if required)
Physically fit & Active. Confident around water, as we swim our Doggy Pack at the Beach
Must be willing to work at both Houndog Locations – North and Southside of Brisbane
If you’ve only had limited experience with Dogs, but you have a Superstar Attitude, we would consider Mentoring the right person who is serious about switching to this Industry. If we decide to Mentor you, you’ll be required to do 15 hours of Training with Houndog (on your own time) just to gain the basics.
Considering becoming a Pet Sitter? We have a large Clientele that require Overnight Pet Sitting or Pet Visits while they’re away. To Qualify for these Positions, the same Criteria applies. Have you Researched our Company? Before applying, we ask potential applicants to thoroughly research our Company by checking out Our Website in depth. To see the latest, go to the houndogdaycare Facebook Page. Applicants need to have a good understanding of how we operate & recognize the differences between Houndog and regular Doggy Daycare Centres.