The Dog Stop Bucktown

The Dog Stop® Bucktown is looking for enthusiastic Canine Handlers dubbed "Canine Companions" to join our team.  Knowledge of the dog care industry is a plus, but not required provided the candidate is capable of quickly learning the ins and outs of dog behavior and our range of services.  We do require a positive attitude, outgoing personality, dedication to providing an unparalleled experience for our clientele, and, of course, a love of dogs.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Supervising and directing safe and positive play in play rooms
• Maintaining a clean and healthy environment for guests
• Bringing dogs up to the front of house, taking them into the back for Boarding or Daycare.
• Ensuring guests and their owners feel comfortable and are receiving the level of service they’ve come to expect from The Dog Stop® at our other locations.
• Cleaning up after dogs (early and often!) and ensuring that all cleaning policies are adhered to, we clean A LOT.  More than half of this job is mopping, picking up feces, and maintaining a spotless facility.
• Contributing to a positive team environment

You’ll find many great benefits awaiting you at The Dog Stop®:

• Discount on all retail products (25%)
• Free Employee Dog Daycare while working
• Discounted Boarding
• Discounted Grooming
• Brand new refrigerator for lunch (water + light snacks etc.)
• Opportunity for advancement as we continue grow our customer base
• A fun and exciting work environment

Respond with your résumé today to join a great team working to provide the best dog care available in this booming industry - our large Grand Opening was on 2/22/25 and we're gearing up for busy season starting alongside of Spring Break !

Adding (mostly) part time positions right now with an opportunity for more hours as permitted by the growth and success of our team.