Animal Care Traineeship - Dog Walking
Bristol, South West
Temporary Position
Positions Available;
- Dog Walker, sitting and training
Species on-site or available to work with:
- Dogs, Cats,
Dog walking – observe and handle dogs on walks, dog training – observe and handle dogs in classes and on 1-2-1 sessions
How to get to placement (The logistics!);
- Driver (would be great)
- Public transport links also an option if local
What you will learn / The main duties (shadowing opportunities whilst on traineeship);
- Pick up and drop off dogs from their homes whilst ensuring the security of customers’ homes
- Transport dogs safely to and from their walks and homes
- Understand special requests and specific conditions for each dog
- Walk dogs outdoors in all weather conditions (anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes at a time)
- Give each dog love and attention and treat the customer’s dogs as if they were their own
- Ensure each dog is getting plenty of exercises and a toilet break
- Ensure the safety of the dogs you are walking and anyone else around them
- Remove pet waste
- Take photos of the dogs for their owners and update them regularly
- Give fresh water, wipe paws, and towel wet dogs down
Candidates must be able to:
- Walk for a few hours a day
- Lift, exercise, handle and restrain dogs
- Submit for a police and reference check (once offered a role)
- Look after dogs as if they are a member of the family
- Carry out some shadow walks before taking the job (during traineeship)
- Undergo training as required
- Have a reliable mobile phone
Criteria
- Are you unqualified or qualified up to a Level 3?
- Currently unemployed
- Aged between 19-24
- Own Transport (desirable)
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Salary: Unpaid Placement with with potential jobs at the end
Date Posted: 23/10/2021
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