Dog Kennel Attendant

Do you have a passion for dogs? Are you looking to start or grow a career working with man’s best friend?

As a Maximum Canine Dog Kennel Attendant, you’ll get paid to care for dogs, and you will learn how to train dogs through our Employee Dog Training Program. This is a paid working and training program with a critical selection process. While experience with dogs is preferred,
previous professional dog experience is not required.

Maximum Canine is Long Island’s most well-respected and knowledgeable dog training company, and it has proven results in various disciplines. Founded by renowned Long Island dog trainer and K9 detection handler Joe Secreti, you will learn from and work with the best in the dog training industry.

Maximum Canine offers a more extensive range of professional training in comparison to other dog training facilities, including:

• Competition obedience training
• Agility training
• Dog sport training
• K9 detection training
• Protection training and decoy work
• Behavior modification
• Service dog training
• Gundog training
• Explosive and drug K9 detection handling for our detection service division
• Management training
• Pet industry sales and commerce training
• Canine Nutrition Consultant services

This is an entry-level position where you will be trained and may have the option to become a Maximum Canine Certified Dog Trainer. The Maximum Canine Employee Dog Training Program takes about six months to a year to complete, depending on the individual's rate of progress, skill, and comfort level. There is a continuous opportunity for growth within the company as a trainer, which includes roles like Lead Trainer and Dog Trainer Instructor, as well as other management positions.

The ideal candidate is a driven, self-starter with great time management skills and the capacity to follow established procedures and protocols.

• Maintaining a clean and safe environment (kennels, training room, retail, etc.) for dogs and staff
• Taking care of dogs, including walking, feeding, and bathing
• Assisting/shadowing trainers and interacting with clients in our facility, off-site locations, and in-home training scenarios
• Written and verbal communication with management to monitor dogs' progress in English

• Must be willing to work in Deer Park, NY, and have reliable transportation
• Must have a passion for dogs
• Must demonstrate a strong desire to learn and grow within the company
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be legally available to work in the US
• Must be able to take direction and handle constructive criticism for your safety and well-being, as well as the safety and well-being of staff, customers, and dogs within our care
• Must be able to report to work on time in all weather conditions

• Experience handling dogs with different types of temperaments
• Valid driver's license with consistent access to a personal vehicle.

Full and part-time positions are available.

This job offers flexible hours (weekdays, weeknights, and weekends) for dedicated employees.

Based on staffing and client demand, Kennel Attendants are expected to work some weekends and holidays.

Starting pay is $16-20 per hour, depending on experience.

Full-time Kennel Attendants earn $2750 - $3300 monthly.*

* Maximum Canine provides additional ways for our employees to increase earning potential through incentive programs like promotions, sales, and bonuses. Overtime pay is available when possible.

Health benefits are available for full-time employees.

Paid continuing education for full-time employees.