Reservations Required. Please call us
now at
303-473-9963.
“I can't thank you enough. Jax is
like a child to me and Abby; knowing he is in good hands truly
eases our worries. Thanks again.”
—Fritz & Abby
Boulder, CO
“Dog City is wonderful! I know
Melody has a great time there, and the staff is amazing. Thanks
for taking such good care of our little beagle!!”
—Brittany
Lafayette, CO
“The staff was so helpful and
concerned about my dog. She is a special case because of her
fear of people — they handled her so well!”
—Karen
Westminster, CO
“Thank you so much. This was Nima's
first experience at a doggie daycare. She loved it! We'll be
back. Thanks again. I loved her report card — we put it
in her scrap book.”
—Vicki
Boulder, CO
“Everybody at Dog City oozes with a
love of dogs!”
—Jennifer
Boulder, CO
“My dog loves you guys, so I love
leaving her with you. Thanks for taking such good care of
her!”
—Ali
Longmont, CO
“My dog is very nervous in new
situations. She had no problems adjusting to Dog City due to
the excellent staff.”
—Amy
Westminster, CO
“Excellent service. Hailey loved it,
and she looked beautiful. Thank you!!!”
—Heather
Boulder, CO
“Thank you for taking such good care
of Mishka. Your staff was friendly and helpful. The dog cams
are great! Mishka was very happy and tired when she got
home.”
—Kirsten
Firestone, CO
“I was so pleased with Lucy's
haircut and groom. She looked great, and I loved the staff. I
will recommend you to everyone. Thanks!”
—Christine
Englewood, CO
Available Positions
Staff begin their Dog City careers at
entry level and work their way up through the ranks. We are
strongly committed to promoting from within. The track to
promotions can vary greatly according to an individual’s
skill level, enthusiasm and interest. Current entry level
positions include:
Cleaning Specialist (contact Dog City for
information)
Dog Bathing Apprentice/Assistant (contact
Dog City for information)
Hours
Employees are required to work weekends
and holidays. Hours are very flexible. Part-time is a minimum
of 20 hours per week. Full time is considered at least 32 hours
per week. Shifts are generally 6:45 am to 12 noon or 2 pm to 8
pm for Dog Care Assistants. Hours vary for other positions.
Compensation
We offer compensation based on comparable
types of employment. After three months of employment,
gratuities/tips from customers are shared based on hours
worked. They usually equal $.50-$1.00 per hour in addition to
wages.
Staff can bring their dog to work, based
on our requirements. Other staff “perks” include
dog care and retail discounts, bonus opportunities, training,
education, certification, flexible schedules and hours,
promotions from within, snacks, wellness benefit for full time
employees after one year of employment and dental care for
employees who work more than 20 hours per week and have been
employed more than six months. working at Dog City is also very
physical and is guaranteed to get you in better shape!
Work Philosophy
We take full responsibility for
communicating clearly with our dogs, because we are the ones
speaking the foreign language. We work every day to learn their
language, their behavior and their moods. It is our place to be
good leaders of the pack and to make the dogs feel secure and
safe.
We offer a service to people who have to
be away from their dogs. When we provide that special place, we
give lots of time and peace of mind to the dogs’ people.
The philosophy behind the business of Dog City is an old belief
that we are all a part of this planet and therefore need to
help each other.
We take very good care of our canine
customers because they need and depend on us, as do their
people. The dogs’ people are trying to take good care of
their dogs by bringing them to us, and so we respond with lots
of caring, information, ideas, suggestions and a pleasant way
of being.
Job Descriptions
Responsible for safe management of
dogs’ behavior, psychological and physical safety to
provide a stress free experience while at Dog City. Use the Dog
City methods of dog behavior management as taught by A
Dog’s Eye View. Keep the physical spaces clean and
organized. Communicate well with other staff members –
also known as “the Dog Pack” — and with
customers. Understand and display through actions and attitude
all standards of Dog City philosophy and work practices as
defined in the employee handbook: tasks lists, rituals and
reporting practices. Use techniques and methods learned through
demonstration and reading. Read all required reading. Treat all
customers, internal and external, with friendliness and
respect. Enjoy being at work.
Duties:
Follow all procedures and policies as
specified in employee handbook.
Know and be able to repeat all 50
dogs’ names.
Know and be able to explain the services
and products of Dog City.
Follow proper procedures for dog care:,
feeding, medications, First Aid, entering and leaving areas,
sleeping rituals, appropriate dog play groups, introducing new
dogs to pack, determining and redirecting appropriate dog
behavior.
Understand and follow cleaning procedures
for all areas.
Assist other employees to create a helpful
team environment.
Ask for assistance or explanation when
needed.
Introduce self to customers and
communicate information to them about their dog that would be
helpful.
Initial communications book to indicate
reading all entries as appropriate.
Use all methods available to communicate
about dogs.
Attend and participate in all required
staff meetings and trainings.
Complete task lists in time specified.
Use all tools and equipment with respect.
Replace all tools and equipment to proper
place.
Communicate items that need purchase,
replacement or repair.
Communicate challenges and questions that
need attention to management as soon as possible. See
handbook for suggestions on communication skills.
Cleaning Specialist
Please contact Dog City for more
information.
Dog Bathing Apprentice/Assistant
Please contact Dog City for more
information.
Thanks for your interest in working at Dog
City!
