Part-Time Internship Position: Dog Behavior & Care Intern

Job Description

Job Description

PAID INTERNSHIP: Beginning of May 2026 through End of September 2026
Hours: Friday–Monday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

We’re a small, family-run dog facility looking for a motivated and dependable team member to join us for the season. This is a hands-on mentorship and internship opportunity — perfect for someone eager to learn the ins and outs of dog behavior, pack management, and small business operations in the animal care industry.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and apply dog behavior and handling skills

• Supervise and manage groups of dogs safely and confidently

• Maintain and reinforce training skills with consistency

• Conduct dog pool parties and swim lessons

• Assist with cleaning, grooming, and general animal care

• Communicate with clients professionally and clearly

• Help with scheduling, vaccination record maintenance, and other administrative tasks

• (After 90 days of experience) Potential to transport dogs to/from the facility and assist in managing operations during owner travel

Requirements:

• Positive attitude

• Calm Under Pressure

• Clean driving record

• Ability to follow directions and maintain attention to detail

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working outdoors

What You’ll Gain:

This is not just a job — it’s a mentorship. You’ll learn everything you need to:

• Run your own dog care or training business, or

• Qualify for full-time employment with us in the future

If you love dogs, value structure and teamwork, and want to grow your skills in a supportive, family environment — we’d love to hear from you!

Our training, boarding, and exercise programs are implemented with the use of dog psychology. We offer a relationship based and balanced approach to fulfilling dogs and work with their owners to create a happy home. We work with a variety of temperaments and provide support as our team members expand their canine IQ.

Company Description

Our training, boarding, and exercise programs are implemented with the use of dog psychology. We offer a relationship based and balanced approach to fulfilling dogs and work with their owners to create a happy home. We work with a variety of temperaments and provide support as our team members expand their canine IQ.