Description

Job description:

Dog Care Specialist

Entry-Level positions available

Brown Dog Inn | Freeport, Maine
Shift: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

Weekends & Holidays required

Brown Dog Inn is a boutique dog boarding and enrichment facility providing exceptional care in a nature-inspired setting. We follow Fear Free® handling techniques and take a behavior-led approach to foster a calm and enjoyable environment for our canine guests.

What We’re Looking For:

Loves dogs and wants to build a career in animal care (no professional experience required — we train!)
Physically capable of walking dogs on uneven trails
Care about the wellbeing of animals
Weekend availability
Flexible and reliable
Strong customer service and team-player mindset
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather, hands-on with dogs, cleaning, and sanitizing
Able to stand for long periods of time
Strong interpersonal communication skills

About the Role:

Assist in activities wherever the team needs support
Lots of hiking — must be comfortable walking dogs on leash.
Monitoring and recording dog behavior, logging notes in charts
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace
Communicating with teammates clearly and respectfully
Care for multiple dogs by supervising group play, providing enrichment and exercise
Preparing and distributing meals
Administering medications

What We Offer:

• $18/hour -$22 starting pay; compensation increases based on experience
• Weekly tips, opportunities for bonuses
• Simple IRA with company match
• Free Employee Dog Boarding
• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities
• Work with an experienced, passionate team in a positive environment

We are highly selective because we hold ourselves to the highest standards in dog care. If you’re the kind of person who is detail-oriented, energetic, and loves dogs enough to go above and beyond — this is the place for you!

To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume. Thank you, and WOOF!

Requirements

• 18+ with reliable transportation
• Available 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., including weekends & holidays
• Physically active: able to stand, walk long periods, and handle dogs of all sizes
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Able to lift ~50 lbs (with assistance if needed)
• No experience required — must be eager to learn
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow routines
• Calm, patient, and confident with dogs
• Reliable, flexible, and team-oriented
• Comfortable cleaning, sanitizing, and working in a fast-paced environment