Vacancies

Fancy trading sitting in a stuffy classroom or office for a career path heavily involving canine chaos, fresh air, and drool?

We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking humans to join our pack at Bedlay Gardens Dog Boarding & Day Care this summer! If your love for dogs outweighs your fear of mud, mystery stains, and an XL bully sitting on your foot, you might just be our next Dog Handler Assistant.

The Academics: Students (school, college, university, vet nursing, or animal care) looking to turn a lifelong obsession into a resume-builder.

The Career Switchers: Brave souls ready to kickstart a career in the animal industry.

The Fearless: Anyone whose camera roll is 99% dogs and 1% accidental screenshots.

Proving your mettle this summer could also score you a permanent gig. We love keeping top-tier talent around.

Herd the Floofs: Managing groups of all shapes and sizes, from dainty chihuahuas to walking furniture (XL breeds).

Fluent in Bark: Reading canine body language before they decide the couch looks delicious.

Catering Services: Preparing gourmet meals fit for hungry hounds.

Weather Warriors: Working outdoors through whatever the elements throw at us—sun, rain, or accidental mud-slides.

The "Glamour" Work: General cleaning, scrubbing, sanitizing, and handling dog waste and bodily fluids like a seasoned pro.

The Ultimate Workout: Lifting 20kg+, bending, kneeling, and out-maneuvering energetic pups. (Who needs a gym membership?)

Customer Relations: Answering phones, messaging humans, and providing top-notch customer service.

If your resume currently says "professional couch potato," don't panic. We welcome enthusiastic volunteers looking to build confidence, learn from the pros, and earn their stripes. Many of our best team members started right here with a volunteer vest and a dream—and it often paves the direct road to a paid spot.

Ready to swap boredom for fur? Send your application for our Summer 2026 intake to:

📧 barkingmad@gmail.com

Please include:

Your CV.

A short paragraph explaining why you’d make a stellar addition to the pack.

Your availability and start date.

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