Part-Time Internship Position: Dog Behavior & Care Intern

PAID INTERNSHIP:

Beginning of May 2026 through End of September 2026
Hours: Friday–Monday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

We’re a small, family-run dog facility looking for a motivated and dependable team member to join us for the season. This is a hands-on mentorship and internship opportunity — perfect for someone eager to learn the ins and outs of dog behavior, pack management, and small business operations in the animal care industry.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and apply dog behavior and handling skills

• Supervise and manage groups of dogs safely and confidently

• Maintain and reinforce training skills with consistency

• Conduct dog pool parties and swim lessons

• Assist with cleaning, grooming, and general animal care

• Communicate with clients professionally and clearly

• Help with scheduling, vaccination record maintenance, and other administrative tasks

• (After 90 days of experience) Potential to transport dogs to/from the facility and assist in managing operations during owner travel

Requirements:

• Positive attitude

• Calm Under Pressure

• Clean driving record

• Ability to follow directions and maintain attention to detail

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working outdoors

What You’ll Gain:

This is not just a job — it’s a mentorship. You’ll learn everything you need to:

• Run your own dog care or training business, or

• Qualify for full-time employment with us in the future

If you love dogs, value structure and teamwork, and want to grow your skills in a supportive, family environment — we’d love to hear from you!

Our training, boarding, and exercise programs are implemented with the use of dog psychology. We offer a relationship based and balanced approach to fulfilling dogs and work with their owners to create a happy home. We work with a variety of temperaments and provide support as our team members expand their canine IQ.