Collectively our staff has over 50 years of combined experience working at The Mutt Hutt. We have managed different 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. We have an enormous amount of pride choosing the work we do as a lifestyle working a small team with individuals devoted to dogs while managing a life-work balance around our other passions and creative outlets outside of our work.  The Mutt Hutt’s focus will always remain on the dogs not revenue. We understand this lifestyle business model is certainly not typical for the industry. 

​The Mutt Hutt, voted “Best Pet Sitter” by Cleveland Magazine is a socialization center offering our clients the very best in the local industry including grooming and retail products. We are totally committed to the cleanliness of our facility and our guests’ care and happiness. Extensive training is necessary for this position to learn key skills working with a pack of dogs in a quiet, controlled environment.

If you are interested in joining our team please fill out the online employment application. Completed and submitted applications will be kept on file for six months and then discarded. Any positions that are currently available will be posted here. We do encourage those interested in working at The Mutt Hutt to apply online. We rarely advertise positions and always refer to our applications on file before we place an advertisement. If you have an interest or background working with dogs we may want to hear from you.

 Dog Handler: Part-Time

To be a part of The Mutt Hutt team it goes without saying (but we’ll say it anyhow): you must love dogs. If you do and you have experience with dogs or have a genuine interest in learning about dogs and dog behavior we are interested in hearing from you. Dog Handlers are responsible for managing a group of dogs all whom have their own unique personality, various energy levels, age groups and breed types. The ideal candidate must have leadership qualities, be motivated, work well with others, a dedicated work ethic passion for learning in an ever changing fast paced environment. 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. A position as a Dog Handler typically starts as a Tier 1 role however we do offer room for advancement opportunity with positions in three tiers.
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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. Dog Handlers work as a team under the supervision of the Operations Manager. 

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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