Kennel Assistant(s) - Franklin, TN

Ideally this is a job for two, a couple, working together sometimes or taking shifts.  The job includes cleaning kennels, working with dogs, requires a lot of walking and lifting and physical activity, monitoring dogs in paddocks, feeding, running dogs in the fields, washing dog beds, and cleaning grass paddocks. If you speak German – that’s a plus!  We do not use German commands for the dogs.  Our Director is fluent is German.  Our dogs are British Labradors bred for hunting.

Our Kennel is located in the scenic hills of Franklin, Tennessee.  We have over 400 acres where our dogs train, with open fields and hills, wooded areas and water, including the beautiful Harpeth River. 

So far, we are the only American kennel that produces dogs in the US who compete in the professional field, on the highest level in England and the European continent. Our bloodlines at Riverview Farm Kennel have successfully competed in the UK for 6 generations. 

Our passion is breeding British Labradors to meet two goals:  to be excellent in the field; and to be pleasant in the house.  

Kennel Technician Job Description

-       Cleaning Kennels

-       Feeding Dogs

-       Walking Dogs

-       Monitoring Play Time in the Paddocks

-       Observing Health & Behavior of Dogs

Skills Needed

-       Must have a love for the work – not just a job attitude

-       Able to lift 50 pounds

-       Be able to walk a lot in a day and spend hours outside – hot or cold, rain or sun

-       Follow instructions 

-       Attention to details

-       Be patient and gentle with the dogs

-       Fluent in German is a plus

Desired Work Experience

-       Dog Kennel work

-       Dog Handling and Training

-       Farm or Ranch work

-       Cleaning experience

Benefits

-       Competitive pay with opportunity for raise(s)

-       Paid vacation days and health insurance

-       Living space (apartment) provided with utilities etc.

Pay:  $15-$17 per hour starting rate