Enrichment Specialist/Dog Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Applicants are requested to apply online on our website:

Applications are ONLY accepted through our website.

Starting wages $9.00/hour, $9.50 after probationary period. Compensation grows with dog handling skill level and increased responsibilities.

Looking to fill shift windows 6:15am-12:30pm and 12:00pm-7:30pm. Start times vary, but are generally 6:15am, 6:45am, 7:15am and 8:00am for morning shifts, and 12:00pm and 2:00pm for afternoon/evening shifts.

Summary: Responsible for the care and handling of playgroups. We operate 365 days a year; Enrichment Specialists are expected to work some weekend and holidays in all types of weather. Approximately 60% of your time will be standing on your feet supervising play groups, interacting with dogs, building playgroup skills, cleaning up waste indoors and outdoors, 20% will be crating, feeding and bringing dogs to and from owners. The remaining 20% is spent on general cleaning of the facility. Levels of responsibility will increase according to the level of the Enrichment Specialist.

Education/Experience: Dog handling skills are preferred, but not required. Skills may be in the form of pet ownership, previous pet ownership, working with animals and attending dog training and/or behavior seminars. Dependability and responsibility is a must, our customers trust us with a member of their family!

Physical Skills: Ability to perform a variety of physical activities, including lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, standing for long periods of time and enduring outside temperatures.

Computer Skills: A basic understanding of windows based applications is helpful.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to follow directions, define problems, analyze emergencies and think on your feet. Dogs can get into scuffles at any time and it is the Enrichment Specialist's job to keep everyone safe. Reading dog's behavior and catching on to key indicators of possible conflict is a must to insure safety.

Applicants are requested to apply online on our website:

Applications are ONLY accepted through our website.

There’s no bond like the one we share with our furry best friends. We love our dogs and want to give them the best life. But it can be challenging to fulfill all their needs.

That’s why families trust Central Bark®, where dogs get the love and care to help them be healthy, happy, and well-rounded. When you bring your dog to Central Bark Manitowoc, you’ll have peace of mind knowing they’re having a great day with their friends in a safe and loving environment.

Our Whole Dog Care approach aims to nurture and enrich your dog’s whole health and well-being – throughout their entire life. The heart of this approach is our Enrichment Doggy Day Care program. We also offer dog boarding, baths, grooming, market, training, and more. All with the mission to help you and your dog share the best life.

We know that dogs aren’t just LIKE family – they ARE family. As dog parents ourselves, we take great pride in treating each and every dog like they’re our own.

Company Description

There’s no bond like the one we share with our furry best friends. We love our dogs and want to give them the best life. But it can be challenging to fulfill all their needs.\r\n\r\nThat’s why families trust Central Bark®, where dogs get the love and care to help them be healthy, happy, and well-rounded. When you bring your dog to Central Bark Manitowoc, you’ll have peace of mind knowing they’re having a great day with their friends in a safe and loving environment.\r\n\r\nOur Whole Dog Care approach aims to nurture and enrich your dog’s whole health and well-being – throughout their entire life. The heart of this approach is our Enrichment Doggy Day Care program. We also offer dog boarding, baths, grooming, market, training, and more. All with the mission to help you and your dog share the best life.\r\n\r\nWe know that dogs aren’t just LIKE family – they ARE family. As dog parents ourselves, we take great pride in treating each and every dog like they’re our own.