Experienced Dog Groomer & Dog Handler
Job Description
Job Description
Dog Over Breed is not your average dog daycare. We are a specialized dog hotel in Concord, CA, focusing heavily on dog behavior, socialization, and rehabilitation. We proudly dedicate some kennel space to rescue/shelter, meaning we regularly welcome dogs from complex and difficult backgrounds. We operate with highly structured, franchise-level operational procedures to ensure absolute clarity, maintain safety, and minimize liability for everyone on our team. We are looking for a dedicated, tough-but-compassionate professional who knows how to read dogs and manage a pack.
The Role This is a hybrid position that demands top-tier grooming skills, a deep understanding of dog behavior, and strict adherence to facility protocols.
Core Responsibilities:
- Professional Grooming & Spa Services:
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- Perform full haircuts and styling on dogs of all sizes, coat types, and temperaments.
- Bathe any size dog and meticulously brush the coat of any dog.
- Trim nails, clean teeth, and clean ears.
- Meet high standards in administering medication and following allergy protocols.
- Grooming Room Management:
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- Maintain pristine grooming room standards by moving equipment to clean floors, vacuuming, mopping, and removing all hair.
- Sanitize crates and tables, clean windows, and remove hair from blowers.
- Keep all equipment meticulously organized: nail tools together, brushes and combs together, scissors together, clippers together, blades and attachments together, and cleaning supplies together.
- Behavior & Pack Management:
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- Maintain control of a large group of open-play dogs.
- Understanding, recognizing, and addressing Canine Body Language and signs of stress and escalating behaviors.
- Quickly address behavioral issues without the use of force or physical punishment.
- Continuously walk the room to reward positive behaviors and re-direct escalated play.
- Facility Sanitation:
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- Complete daily and weekly cleaning assignments to maintain a safe, clean play environment.
- Address any kennels and floor with urine, poop particles, or stains.
- Follow proper protocols with pet safe cleaning solutions.
What We Are Looking For:
- Grooming Expertise: Demonstrable professional experience providing full-service dog grooming, including haircuts. (Please be prepared to provide a portfolio or examples of your grooming work).
- Behavioral Experience: Proven experience handling difficult, reactive, or unsocialized dogs safely and compassionately.
- Physical Capability: Ability to spend up to 100% of work time standing and must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
- Availability: Ability to work flexible day and hours, including holidays and weekends.
- Attitude: Honest, compassionate, strive to always be open and not pass judgment.
We are also offering 50% commission to groomers (no hourly pay, only commission).
This is a Part-Time opportunity to grow into Full-Time.