Active Outdoor Canine Care Specialist ( Dog / Horse Experience Preferred )

About Us Wolf Mountain Kennel is a premier, high-end luxury dog kennel. We specialize in elite care, offering dogs an active lifestyle filled with mountain trail hikes, swimming, and structured field play. We pride ourselves on a highly educated staff and a supportive, team-oriented work environment. Who We Are Looking For This is not a standard indoor kennel job. We are seeking true animal professionals—such as equestrian riders, farm hands, vet techs, or dog sports enthusiasts—who thrive in active, outdoor environments and want to build a career in animal care. If you love physical labor, changing weather, and have an innate understanding of animal behavior, you will fit right in. Key Day-to-Day Duties Lead Adventure Excursions: Guide groups of dogs on rigorous mountain trail hikes, swim sessions, and high-energy field play. Canine Behavior Management: Apply advanced dog knowledge to monitor pack dynamics and maintain a safe, calm environment. Health & Wellness Tracking: Conduct daily physical wellness checks, log behaviors, and administer medications accurately. Elite Facility Care: Maintain pristine hygiene standards for guest suites, play fields, and common areas. Client Communication: Provide high-end customer service, including detailed daily updates for luxury clientele. Physical Requirements Extreme Endurance: Ability to hike 5–10 miles per day on uneven, steep terrain while safely handling multiple dogs. Strength & Agility: Routinely lift, move, or restrain dogs weighing up to 100 lbs. Weather Resilience: Comfort working outside for 6–8 hours a day in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, mud). Constant Movement: Ability to spend the entire shift standing, walking, bending, crouching, and lifting. Preferred Qualifications Minimum 1–2 years of professional or serious amateur experience handling animals (e.g., horse grooming/training, farm work, vet clinic, dog training, or shelter care). Deep natural instinct for animal body language and behavior. Strong work ethic with a track record of reliability and long-term commitment. Perks & Long-Term Incentives Competitive Base Pay: $18 – $20/hr based on experience starting, plus client tips. 90 day performance raise. Retention Milestones: Cash bonuses awarded at 6 months ($500) and 1 year ($1,000) of continuous employment. Gear Allowance: Annual stipend for high-quality hiking boots and weather-appropriate outdoor apparel. Professional Growth: Advanced Dog Train the Trainer. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $18 - $20 Hourly Bonus/Commission: Yes