General Summary of Job

The Advisor is responsible for the supervision, control and management of daycare and boarding dogs and ensuring the safety of the playgroup. Advisor is also responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the playrooms as well as other areas of the facility as assigned.

Primary Duties

1. Dog Management

Interact with dogs in playgroups using appropriate toys and tools to ensure safe levels of play and minimizing stress levels of all dogs in playgroup.
Always maintain visual observation of dogs and spread attention and play among all dogs in playgroup.

Control level of play by following dog management and control procedures and instructions provided by management.
Use proper dog handling techniques as instructed by management.
Use proper dog introduction procedures.

Use appropriate praise and dog correction methods.
Ensure you know all dogs in playgroup and can properly identify them. If not, request assistance from other staff or management.
Watch all new dogs carefully and immediately consult with management if you have concerns.
For all dogs in playgroup, report any unusual behavior, or eliminations and injuries to management immediately.
Maintain playroom as instructed per the posted checklist.
Ensure that all staff that relieve you for break or shift change know all dogs in group, the special needs dog status and any unusual behaviors or concerns you have been managing during your shift.
Keep a working 2-way radio at all times when managing dogs and all other necessary equipment provided. Request back-up coverage prior to leaving the playgroup floor. Always with check with management or review information on the “playgroup” board in large playroom before start of shift and comply with instructions.
Complete dog incident reports timely when required. If you are not sure whether a report is required, check with management.
Complete report cards timely when required.

2. Cleaning Duties

Complete general cleaning duties as posted or assigned Scoop dog waste immediately and dispose of it as instructed Mop up accidents immediately
Dust mopping/wet mopping floors as assigned.
Removing trash from containers
Disinfect outside area
Changing/Laundering sheets
Cleaning water bowls, kongs, and other toys daily
Clean and blow off the play yard and front area daily
Assist with cleaning grooming area as needed

3. Office Duties

Greeting customers and bringing dogs into playroom Handling payments
Tracking dog attendance as needed
Answering phones as needed

Other general office duties as needed

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED