Collectively, our staff contributes over 50 years of dog management experience. Our staff manages dogs from all backgrounds, breed types, personalities and age groups and will always put what's in the best interest of the dogs we care for ahead of our clients needs. Employees of The Mutt Hutt have an enormous amount of pride in choosing to work as a tight-knit team for a lifestyle company. Working with individuals devoted to dogs while managing a life-work balance around our other passions and creative outlets outside of our work.  Our focus will always remain on the dogs, not revenue, with the understanding this business model is certainly not typical for the industry. The Mutt Hutt has racked up many awards and we have pride offering our clients and their dogs top notch care and service. We are and have always been committed to the cleanliness of our facility and our guests’ care and happiness. 

If you are interested in being a part of a team leading and providing a great experience for the best dogs in Cleveland then we encourage you to complete and submit the online employment application. Rarely do we advertise positions as we prefer word of mouth referrals and interested parties who have a genuine interest in working with dogs (and great people) to express this by applying. Whether you have no experience in the industry, a love for dogs or background enjoying the company of dogs we want to hear from you! Training new hires is an extensive process but necessary to learn the skills of leading, rewarding and correcting a large pack of dogs while maintaining the company goal of offering the dogs (and the staff) a quiet, controlled environment. We will respond by email and/or a phone call to those we are interested in discussing job opportunities with. Applications are reviewed and kept on file for six months. ​

 Dog Handler

It goes without saying (but we’ll say it anyhow): you must love dogs. Dog Handlers are responsible for managing a group of dogs all who have their own unique personality, various energy levels, age groups and breed types. The ideal candidate must have leadership qualities, be motivated, have a positive attitude, work well with others, and have a dedicated work ethic. Candidates must have a passion for learning in an ever changing fast-paced environment. Dog Handlers provide dog supervision, understanding pack management and control of dogs safely socializing.  They have a basic understanding of dog breeds, personality types, traits and dog body language. Dog Handlers are responsible for cleaning and maintaining a clean environment meeting the expectations outlined in the company standard operating procedure manual. Dog Handlers  review and participate in effective  communications methods, develop positive relationships with the team and they are a positive representative when opportunities arise to engage with clients. Candidates must be reliable with dependable transportation.

​Apply online and share with us your love of dogs, your own dogs story and your desire to work at the best dog socialization center in Cleveland. While having experience living with or working with dogs is preferred we encourage those with a passion for learning to apply. Prior or current volunteer experience in an animal rescue agency is a plus. Please, NO PHONE CALLS!

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At The Mutt Hutt employees enjoy the following:

• Quality of life and work/life balance is a priority with our 4-day work week (Tuesday through Friday)
• Qualifying employees receive a generous paid time off package 
• Health care benefits package offered for qualifying employees
• Advancement opportunities to continue development in the industry

• Physically and mentally active work environment 
• Complimentary services for your furry family members
• Occasional staff lunches and outings
• An energetic and supportive work environment
• Loads of dogs! 

Qualifications:

• Respect for all dogs as individuals 
• Understanding or the ability to learn the breed personalities and behaviors of dogs
• Comfortable handling all breeds and sizes of dogs
• Able to identify and understand animal behavior and dog communication
• Stamina to work with energetic dogs for 6-8 hour shifts
• Ability for multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Mindfulness of the environment, the energy of the dogs and oneself 
• Ability to lift food and belongings weighing up to 50 pounds
• Physically handle animals weighing up to 150 pounds
  
  

Dog Supervision

• Be mindful and practice having good personal energy while working with the dogs and team members
• Develop positive relationships with the dogs
• Understands dog body language while monitoring dog interactions to ensure a safe and playful experience for the dogs
• Intervene on applicable dog behaviors or interactions with appropriate problem solving techniques
• Engage the pack using learned dog handling skills to ensure safe levels of energy 
• Use appropriate dog commands, correction and praise to establish leadership and build positive relationships with each dog
• Maintain visual observation of dogs at all times and spread attention among all of the dogs in the pack
• Follow proper dog introduction procedures
• Knows most of the dogs in the facility  and can properly identify them
• Communicates concerning dog behaviors or signs of stress and/or anxiety to team members
• Be visually aware and mindful of the pack at all times while communicating with team members
• Able to feed dogs and administer medications as instructed

Facility Cleanliness

• Has initiative and takes direction from team members and participates in facility cleaning
• Participate with team members and/or take initiative in preparing for the incoming shift
• Follows cleaning procedures and protocol

Administrative Duties

• Basic computer knowledge and experience

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