Not Just Playing with Dogs Professional Dog Handler Needed Part-Time | The Wags Club West Los Ang

Working with dogs all day sounds like a dream. And it is.

But at The Wags Club, it’s also serious work.

Our handlers manage large playgroups, read canine body language, prevent conflicts before they start, and create the calm, structured environment that allows every dog in our care to thrive.

If you understand that professional dog care is about leadership, awareness, and responsibility, you may be exactly who we're looking for.

The Wags Club is currently hiring Part-Time Dog Daycare Handlers to join our team at our luxury cage-free daycare and boarding facility in West Los Angeles.

Why People Love Working at The Wags Club

Bring Your Dog to Work
Your dog can attend daycare free of charge while you’re working.

Competitive Pay
$18–$20 per hour, depending on experience.

Flexible Part-Time Scheduling
Great for students, trainers, veterinary assistants, or animal care professionals looking for additional hours.

A Professional Environment
Our spacious indoor and outdoor play yards are specifically designed for safe, structured group play in a cage-free setting.

Every day, you’ll work with a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional care and maintaining one of the most respected dog daycare environments in West LA.

What You'll Do

Supervise Group Play
Manage playgroups of dogs and ensure interactions remain safe, balanced, and appropriate.

Read and Respond to Dog Behavior
Recognize signs of stress, tension, or overstimulation and step in early to prevent issues.

Provide Individual Care
Follow feeding instructions, administer medications when needed, and monitor dogs for health or behavioral changes.

Communicate with Pet Parents
Provide clear, professional updates about their dog’s day and overall well-being.

Maintain a Clean Facility
Help keep the daycare and boarding areas clean, organized, and safe for all dogs.

Work as Part of a Team
Coordinate with other handlers and management to maintain a calm, structured environment throughout the facility.

Who We're Looking For

Experience with Dogs Preferred
Applicants with experience in dog daycare, boarding kennels, veterinary clinics, shelters, or training environments are strongly preferred.

Knowledge of Dog Behavior
You understand canine body language and know how to maintain structure and boundaries within a group setting.

Reliable and Responsible
You show up on time, take direction well, and understand that safety depends on your attention and awareness.

Strong Communicator
Comfortable interacting with both coworkers and pet parents in a professional manner.

Physically Active
This is an active role that involves being on your feet, moving through play yards, and handling dogs of all sizes (up to 50 lbs).

Why This Job Is Different

Working with dogs all day is incredibly rewarding—but it also requires focus, awareness, and the ability to stay calm in a fast-moving environment.

At The Wags Club, you’ll go home each day knowing you helped create a safe, structured space where dogs can socialize, play, and relax under professional supervision.

How to Apply

If you have real experience working with dogs and are looking for a professional, team-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Send us your resume and tell us a little about your experience working with dogs.

Qualified candidates will be invited to visit our facility, meet the team, and see what makes The Wags Club such a special place for both dogs and the people who care for them.