What it’s Really Like Working as a Dog Handler at a Doggy Daycare!

Hi everyone! I hope you enjoy this video! I worked at a Doggy Daycare from July 2018 until the end of January 2019. I left because I didn’t have enough availability for what my boss wanted.
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  • @robertweiss7802
    @robertweiss78024 жыл бұрын

    I've been working at a doggie daycare for over 3yrs now and everything she is saying is 100% correct! And you will think the worst part of the job is cleaning up the dog poop, but after a while you'll learn the worst part of the job is the barking!!! Just an update: I've been at my doggie daycare for 6yrs now 😏😁

  • @jennifer_reyes_9490

    @jennifer_reyes_9490

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol kinda true

  • @alinag3831

    @alinag3831

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol I have three papillons

  • @Sol.trades

    @Sol.trades

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jennifer_reyes_9490 what’s your stance on dog day care?

  • @bigcheese4797

    @bigcheese4797

    Жыл бұрын

    8 years now?????

  • @robertweiss7802

    @robertweiss7802

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Sol.trades I think the stance on them is the same that everybody has on them, and is that they're a great convenience and it's a blessing that that even exist. Kind of the same way in that of a kid's daycare.

  • @AmberRandallArt
    @AmberRandallArt5 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been at a doggie daycare for about a month and I LOVE the job but man I wish I would’ve saw this video before hand to better prepare myself. I used my first check on comfy shoes, shorts and quick dry clothes lol it’s IMPORTANT and I often need a change of clothes if I’m going somewhere when I get off

  • @daphneditton1268
    @daphneditton12684 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been working at a boarding/doggy daycare facility since September and I FEEL the not loving certain dogs thing lmao

  • @xoxoAJS

    @xoxoAJS

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad I’m not alone 😂😂

  • @aly9814
    @aly98144 жыл бұрын

    I work at a facility where they dont turn away any dog.. even the aggresive ones.. it's bad and the employees dont want to speak up because of fear of retaliation.. one person has already been fired for it..

  • @xoxoAJS

    @xoxoAJS

    4 жыл бұрын

    That’s a really unfortunate and scary situation for all staff and pets in a facility. I hope things can get better. I’m sorry your management is like that, that’s not a good way to ever have people feel. You shouldn’t be afraid to suggest something that could protect employees and other pets

  • @FittedSheetGaming

    @FittedSheetGaming

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm about to start working at one, and I dont know WHY they allow aggressive dogs, like in my case you can tell management you're uncomfortable with a certain dog, but like why let aggressive dogs there in the first place

  • @forthedoggiesguitars2277
    @forthedoggiesguitars2277 Жыл бұрын

    I worked 8 years at 3 different pet resorts. Lots of nonsense and smoke and mirrors. The whole industry needs an upgrade in regulations, pay, and environment. Any questions, just ask. I've worked with over 3 thousand dogs and will answer any questions. I've been in every dog situation you can imagine. I had enough and quit a week ago after 5 years with the same resort. Demand more pay. Start a Union. Corporations that are buying out resorts, stay away from.

  • @sarahharrison426
    @sarahharrison4265 жыл бұрын

    It is a lot of work but if you can read the dogs and prevent situations it because super fun for you and for all the dogs who can coexist together how they should

  • @bugloverspiderlover8490
    @bugloverspiderlover84905 жыл бұрын

    I work at a doggie day camp and it's so much fun. I definitely enjoy it. It is a lot of work,but very rewarding. I'm wearing my orange HOODIE for fun in my room!

  • @IsabellVilla69
    @IsabellVilla693 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video:) makes me appreciate the doggie day care alot more!

  • @nadia9938
    @nadia99385 жыл бұрын

    I love watching all of your videos. Thank you for teaching me of what it's like to be in a doggy daycare I love all animals. I love this video.

  • @mrgregorygerald
    @mrgregorygerald4 жыл бұрын

    Great Video! Thanks for the info!

  • @juliajacobsson1297
    @juliajacobsson12973 жыл бұрын

    I just started at a doggy daycare/boarding facility.... I was so shocked when they told me to pick a pair of rain boots that fit me and put them on if I didnt want my sneakers soaked LOL. Note to self: invest in my own good rain boots because the flat bottoms KILLED me after just one day!

  • @alyssahogle4964

    @alyssahogle4964

    2 жыл бұрын

    What would be a good brand but not too expensive? I’m starting next month and I want to be prepared lol

  • @julieworsley5048

    @julieworsley5048

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wear boots with good grip at mine lol

  • @bugloverspiderlover8490
    @bugloverspiderlover84904 жыл бұрын

    I love my doggie day camp job,sometimes I wish I had a little more energy to play with them and stuff,but I get tired real easily and even running around with them for a little bit or taking them up front to the parents has me gasping. I do a great job at what I do and I've been there for almost three years. I take vitamins,but it only works now and then. So I love days where it's real calm and the dogs aren't running around like maniacs,nearly running me over in the process. I'm young too 23 in fact and I should have a ton of energy,but I don't.

  • @mk1864

    @mk1864

    4 жыл бұрын

    Have you been tested for anemia or iron deficiency?

  • @bugloverspiderlover8490

    @bugloverspiderlover8490

    4 жыл бұрын

    Miranda Moyer I was anemic for a while,but I've been taking iron pills and stuff,so I'm probably not anemic anymore,but it might be because I'm not eating as much and I've lost weight,I'm super skinny as it is though.

  • @Alisha_Nicole
    @Alisha_Nicole4 жыл бұрын

    Ty!

  • @gineamerrill4165
    @gineamerrill41654 жыл бұрын

    Love your hair

  • @xoxoAJS

    @xoxoAJS

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @rockopaws1610
    @rockopaws16103 жыл бұрын

    Is there things your allowed/ allowed not to do at a doggy day care ? (Ex: if they lick you or are you allowed to run with them)

  • @xoxoAJS

    @xoxoAJS

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m not sure what you mean by “if they lick you” but you can normally run back and forth with them in the play rooms, if you want to. I don’t think most places would have you take them outside to run with them. My facility offered one on one walks for an extra fee, where I guess you could run with them if the animal wanted to.

  • @thick_n_bootiful69
    @thick_n_bootiful694 жыл бұрын

    Guys i have a interview at Bow wow bungalow to become a dog handler at a doggy daycare center. I know it says on the job ad that experience is not really required , training is provided ....but im still nervous and never had a job as a handler before. I need advice. I have 3 days til my interview!!! I only have vet assistant experience.

  • @valentine9035

    @valentine9035

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alexis Brewer omg same!! I have an interview next week at a pet hotel. The position will be dog handler. And I’m quite nervous about it. But I had done externship at an animal hospital, during that time I would clean the kennels from urine and poop. I would pet the animals, give them comfort. I could tell when a dog was on edge, and how to keep them from jumping on you. Even with all this knowledge it can still be scary when going out to work with animals.

  • @xoxoAJS

    @xoxoAJS

    4 жыл бұрын

    I hope the interview went well! Vet hospital experience can be great! Depending on what management is looking for.

  • @xoxoAJS

    @xoxoAJS

    4 жыл бұрын

    I hope your interview went well! A lot of times they will train you, especially to how they would like you to work with the dogs. Sometimes if they have canine trainers on staff, you’ll get a lot of behavior and animal training experience!

  • @mk1864

    @mk1864

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know you wrote this about 4 months ago, but I am going to put my response anyway for anyone who might be looking for an answer. If you are considering working at a doggy daycare as a handler and you are nervous, make sure you go in with a lot of confidence, but not cockiness. Let them know that you're inexperienced but that you are willing to learn.

  • @lizsun261

    @lizsun261

    3 жыл бұрын

    Miranda Moyer im applying to a doggie daycare soon! im so nervous, i have no formal experience (unless you count training my own dogs!) but i am very excited!

  • @Youngceez
    @Youngceez2 жыл бұрын

    How do you properly break up a dog fight?

  • @forthedoggiesguitars2277

    @forthedoggiesguitars2277

    Жыл бұрын

    By doing it calmly.

  • @taehyungbias5708
    @taehyungbias57083 жыл бұрын

    How old do you have to be to get the job?

  • @nerdymom520
    @nerdymom5203 жыл бұрын

    Hi just found this video! Thinking of working at. Dog daycare place. Can anyone confirm how much exercise I would get? Looking to become more fit. Thanks all!

  • @kristinealongi2105

    @kristinealongi2105

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s pretty strenuous

  • @nerdymom520

    @nerdymom520

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kristinealongi2105 ok good lol .

  • @danid2998

    @danid2998

    3 жыл бұрын

    I worked my first 7 hour shift today and got 15,000 steps. Tons of bending (squats) and lifting too. I'm pooped! Ha Ha!

  • @xoxoAJS

    @xoxoAJS

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can make it to be very active if you wish! It’s standing the entire day and lots of walking! You could always constantly keep moving to increase your fitness! Good luck!

  • @kaycedelgado2800
    @kaycedelgado28003 жыл бұрын

    I have an interview for a doggy daycare today!!

  • @lilacarr7825

    @lilacarr7825

    3 жыл бұрын

    How did it go

  • @maisieboo9677

    @maisieboo9677

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just had mine today and I have an induction on Monday 😁 I hope urs went well

  • @mr.bulldops1348

    @mr.bulldops1348

    Жыл бұрын

    How did it go?

  • @gracegossett2510
    @gracegossett25102 жыл бұрын

    I worked at a stable. Dog feces is nothing 😂

  • @thedrewasylum
    @thedrewasylum2 жыл бұрын

    How could I be more interactive with the dogs?

  • @racheltucker8054

    @racheltucker8054

    2 жыл бұрын

    Playing follow the leader(I usually sing a made up song and have them all follow me. Using bubbles is fun and they love it.

  • @forthedoggiesguitars2277
    @forthedoggiesguitars2277 Жыл бұрын

    The pay is a joke.

  • @2doohhead
    @2doohhead3 жыл бұрын

    do you need any type of degree or experience to apply at a doggy daycare?

  • @Mau-dk7ku

    @Mau-dk7ku

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope! I just got a job at one, I am 18 and fresh out of high school, the only animal experience I have was a volunteer at an animal shelter. Some will prefer a year of kennel experience but I was hired without it!

  • @2doohhead

    @2doohhead

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Mau-dk7ku thank you so much for the response! it was very helpful

  • @cnleiva

    @cnleiva

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m a week through training at a dog daycare and they were desperate for help. I found out why when I heard the hourly wage, and it’s part time so you don’t get benefits. That means you’re going to have mostly young people that don’t know any better and have crap work ethic. I’m getting to board my dogs for free while working so that’s the only reason why I’d work for 11$ an hour.

  • @2doohhead

    @2doohhead

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cnleiva ah yeah i did heàr about wages being low and people not getting 9-5 jobs bcs of that! and i just recently found out I'm mildly allergic to dogs so my plans have changed a bit 😕 thank you for replying

  • @zionsmallwood8499
    @zionsmallwood84993 жыл бұрын

    What age do you have to be?

  • @xoxoAJS

    @xoxoAJS

    3 жыл бұрын

    It depends on the facility and what state you work in. Working at a doggy daycare can be dangerous when breaking up a dog fight and there is a lot of responsibility in taking care of animals. The facility that I worked at required you to be 18 years old to work there.

  • @creativeasmr1861
    @creativeasmr18613 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever see staff lose control and abuse a dog?

  • @xoxoAJS

    @xoxoAJS

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely not

  • @julieworsley5048

    @julieworsley5048

    2 жыл бұрын

    doesn't happen at GOOD daycares certainly wouldn't at the one I'm at

  • @bugloverspiderlover8490

    @bugloverspiderlover8490

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve heard of one incident at my location,although the dog bit the handler first and then he kicked him.

  • @BooksToAshes

    @BooksToAshes

    11 ай бұрын

    The place I used to work at would hire high schoolers for the basic job of cleaning and leading the animals out to use the bathroom. I didn’t see it for myself, but I heard someone was fired because she would hit the animals. It’s sad to hear honestly. I also think my location wasn’t the best so it makes sense. Thankfully I hadn’t seen it for myself though.

  • @jhonnypresley
    @jhonnypresley4 жыл бұрын

    Do you wear earplugs. I would think all that barking must drive you nuts

  • @xoxoAJS

    @xoxoAJS

    4 жыл бұрын

    There’s only a lot of barking when everyone is in their kennels at the beginning of the night time, yes it can be hard to deal with. I didn’t wear headphones just in case an emergency happened, but I had music playing on my phone or through a bluetooth speaker