Skills necessary for the job include

• Patience, steadiness and calm.

• Attentiveness.

• Ability to work independently and an inclination to take initiative.

• A kind, gentle, positive manner.

• A love of dogs and Pacific Northwest forests.

• Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.

• Willingness to wash and dry lots of dirty paws.

• Experience with or interest in learning positive training methods.

• A sense of humor.

• A clean driving record.

• Good references.

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Work hours and compensation

• The work day begins at 9 am and ranges from 6-7.5 hours (shorter days in summer, longer days during the muddy seasons.) Monday-Friday.

• Compensation will be $750 per week during assistant/training period

• Compensation will be $1000 per week once working solo.

• Ideally work begins June 20 (possible to start as early as 6/13 or 7/6 at the latest.)

• Expectation for increasing salary and responsibility over time.

• Paid sick days after 3 months and paid vacation after 6 months.

• Vehicle, treats and all other needed materials provided.

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Benefits of a Dogwood Career

• Opportunity to spend work days in a gorgeous PNW forest in the company of dogs, woodland creatures and good people.

• Laughter and fresh air on a daily basis.

• Many four-legged friends.

• Opportunity to bring your dog with you to work (if sociable and a good fit for the pack.)

• Have independence, be treated with respect.