About Mountain Dogs Pet Resort

Where your dog comes to Stay, Play, and Grow!

Mountain Dogs is Bend’s premier destination for dog daycare, grooming, and boarding. Backed by over 20 years of experience from our sister company, City Dogs in Washington, DC, we provide safe, enrichment-based care designed to help dogs thrive physically and mentally.

Position Overview

We are looking for experienced Dog Daycare Attendants/Overnight Attendants/Front Desk who are passionate about animal welfare and thrive in an active, growing and fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will work closely with dogs to ensure their safety, well-being, and positive social experiences. You will supervise playgroups, promote appropriate behavior using positive reinforcement, and help create a structured, enriching environment for every dog in our care.

This is a hands-on, high-energy, fast changing position ideal for individuals who are confident handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments and are committed to maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely supervise and actively monitor dogs in group play at all times
• Promote appropriate behavior using positive reinforcement techniques
• Recognize and respond to canine body language to prevent incidents
• Provide enrichment activities and structured engagement throughout the day
• Feed, water, and care for dogs according to individual schedules
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment (playrooms, kennels, common areas)
• Follow all cleaning and sanitation protocols
• Complete daily report cards, behavior notes, and evaluations accurately
• Record feeding, medications, and notes in Gingr software
• Communicate clearly with team members and Front Desk staff

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of canine behavior and group dynamics
• Ability to confidently handle dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments
• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Calm, observant, and proactive in high-energy environments
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Patient, compassionate, and team-oriented mindset
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to change pace quickly in a new and growing environment
• Ability to share job duties and responsibilities from dog handler to front desk and floater

Preferred

• Previous experience in dog daycare, animal care, or dog handling preferred

Expectations

• Prioritize safety at all times for both dogs and staff
• Follow fear-free and positive reinforcement handling standards
• Remain engaged with dogs—this is an active, hands-on role
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with clients and team members
• Be reliable, punctual, and accountable
• Ability to change pace quickly
• Ability to handle chronic loud noise, animal waste and dogs jumping on you

Why Join Mountain Dogs

We are a team built on safety, structure, and enrichment. Our goal is to provide a higher standard of care while creating a positive, supportive workplace for our staff.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $17.00–$17.50/hour (based on experience)
• Overnight Pay $15.50
• Employee discounts on services
• Flexible scheduling
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented culture