Tanner’s Canine Resort is now hiring!

We offer all-day daycare, luxury boarding, state-of-the-art training, and an incredible doggy spa experience. Opening in 2020, the facility was designed for dog safety, comfort, and enrichment with small play groups, attentive staff, clean suites, and expansive outdoor play areas.

We are independently owned — not a franchise — offering individual, custom care in a facility with a 6,000+ sq ft K9 Grass play yard (no ticks, fleas, digging, mud, or puddles), staff on-site 24/7, and all team members trained through Dog Handler Academy; a veterinary center is next door, and the kennel features powerful air filtration, a wet/dry central vac, Kohler backup generator, ample shade and fresh water, sprinklers and misters for summer, temperature-controlled indoor play for extreme weather, Kuranda beds and cuddle mats for boarders, nighttime healthy treats, free exit baths for stays of five+ nights, and plenty of hugs, cuddles, belly rubs, and love.

Job Details

Position: Dog Daycare Staff / Kennel Cleaning Attendant (permanent part-time)
Hours: 20–25 hours/week
Shifts: 6:45am–12:30pm & 1:30pm–7:00pm; Saturday 8:00–4:00 & Sunday 8:00–4:00
Required: Saturdays & Sundays, some weekdays, holidays as needed
Location: Waldwick, NJ

Core Responsibilities

Ensure safety of dogs and staff (top priority)
Supervise indoor & outdoor playgroups; play/interact/correct as needed
Clean dog suites, multiple outdoor play yards, and remove waste promptly
Bathe and brush dogs of all sizes; laundry and trash removal
Identify and report unwell or injured dogs
Maintain a neat, sanitary facility in all weather conditions

Ideal Candidate / Requirements

All staff must have a passion for dogs; comfortable handling small and large breeds
Prior dog-care experience strongly preferred (daycare, grooming, boarding, training)
Skills: animal behavior knowledge, dog handling, bathing/grooming, pet boarding/sitting
Physical demands: stand/walk for extended periods, lift up to 30 lbs, tolerate high noise
Comfortable picking up dog waste and mixing/using cleaning chemicals
Team player, punctual, neat appearance, reliable
Must be at least 18 years old and legally able to work in the U.S.
Ability to start immediately; available for 1–3 shifts/week (varies by business)

What We Offer (Compensation & Benefits)

Pay: $16–$17/hr (starting), $1,300–$1,800/month depending on hours/experience
Overtime: Time-and-a-half on major holidays; tips split among staff
Paid training
Career development
Employee discount
Holiday pay (time-and-a-half) and shared tips
Supportive, dog-focused work environment

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance

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