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Dog Handler – DogwalkAbout Dogwalk

Dogwalk is a well-established premium pet care facility in Dubai, providing high-quality services including Dog Daycare, Boarding, Grooming, Hydrotherapy, Transportation, and specialized pet care services.

Our mission is to provide a safe, clean, and enriching environment where dogs receive exceptional care while giving pet owners complete peace of mind. We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals who genuinely love working with dogs and want to grow their careers in the pet care industry.

Position Overview

Dogwalk is seeking a responsible, energetic, and experienced Dog Handler to join our Operations team. The successful candidate will supervise group play sessions, ensure the safety and well-being of all dogs, maintain high cleanliness standards, and provide excellent daily care while working closely with the rest of the team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise dogs during daycare and boarding while ensuring their safety at all times.
• Monitor dog behavior and manage playgroups based on size, temperament, and energy levels.
• Recognize signs of stress, illness, injury, or aggression and immediately report concerns to the management team.
• Safely separate dogs when necessary using low-stress handling techniques.
• Feed dogs according to individual schedules and dietary instructions.
• Administer medications as instructed by management or the veterinary team.
• Walk, exercise, and enrich dogs through structured play and mental stimulation.
• Maintain clean and sanitized play areas, kennels, feeding stations, and equipment.
• Assist with check-ins and check-outs when required.
• Support transportation, grooming, hydrotherapy, or other departments when needed.
• Ensure water bowls are clean and filled throughout the day.
• Monitor boarding dogs overnight or during assigned shifts when required.
• Report maintenance, safety, or facility issues immediately.
• Follow all company health, safety, hygiene, and animal welfare procedures.
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Ideal Candidate

• A genuine passion for dogs and animal welfare is essential.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience working with dogs in a daycare, boarding facility, kennel, veterinary clinic, shelter, grooming salon, or similar environment is preferred.
• Confident handling dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments.
• Good understanding of canine body language and behavior.
• Physically fit and comfortable standing, walking, lifting, and working in an active environment.
• Calm, patient, and able to remain composed in challenging situations.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to follow instructions and maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Basic English communication skills are required.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary: AED 3,000 – AED 4,000 per month
• Medical Insurance
• Company Benefits
• Training and professional development
• Career growth opportunities within Dogwalk

Join the Dogwalk Team

If you love working with dogs and want to be part of a professional team that prioritizes animal welfare and exceptional client service, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: AED 3,000.00 – AED 4,000.00 per month

Application Question

• How soon can you join our team if selected?

Experience

• Dog handling, kennel assistant, daycare, boarding, veterinary clinic, or similar role: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Al Quoz: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Pet industry: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person