About Us
KI'S K9'S is a professional dog care and training business offering structured dog walking, boarding, daycare, and training services. We are looking for a reliable, motivated, and experienced individual to join our team and assist with daily operations. This is a hands-on position for someone who genuinely enjoys working with dogs, understands canine behaviour, and is comfortable handling dogs of different breeds, sizes, temperaments, and training levels. Responsibilities
- Conduct structured dog walks, exercise sessions, and outdoor adventures.
- Assist with boarding and daycare routines, including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and supervision.
- Support dog training sessions under the direction of the head trainer.
- Follow established training methods, handling protocols, and safety procedures.
- Recognize canine body language, stress signals, and behavioural changes.
- Assist with daily facility upkeep and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Provide attentive, responsible care to every dog. Physical Requirements
- Comfortable walking and handling dogs of various sizes and strengths.
- Physically capable of performing extended walks, outdoor activities, and active dog care duties.
- Comfortable working outdoors in rain, snow, heat, and other seasonal weather conditions when safe.
- Ability to safely manage dogs during loading, unloading, and transportation. Qualified Expectations
- Reliable, punctual, organized, and committed to scheduled responsibilities.
- Respectful of clients' homes, personal property, and privacy.
- Comfortable following established procedures and receiving constructive feedback.
- Strong communication skills and a professional, positive attitude.
- Willingness to participate in hands-on training and ongoing skill development.



Training & Professional Development At KI'S K9'S, you'll have the opportunity to work directly alongside the head trainer gaining hands-on experience in structured dog handling, canine behaviour, and training.
- Receive hands-on mentorship and guidance from the head trainer.
- Learn and apply KI'S K9'S training methods, communication systems, and handling protocols.
- Gain experience with structured walks, obedience foundations, impulse control, neutrality, and behaviour modification.
- Develop a deeper understanding of canine body language, behaviour, and safe handling practices.
- Learn the appropriate use of training equipment, including slip leads, prong collars, and e-collars, under direct supervision and only when trained and authorized.
- Assist with training sessions, board-and-train programs, and day-training activities.
- Receive ongoing feedback and opportunities to develop confidence and independence as a dog handler.
- Potential for additional responsibilities and growth as the business expands. We're looking for someone who is not only experienced with dogs but also eager to learn, open to feedback, and committed to continued career development. Qualifications
- Previous hands-on experience working with dogs is required.
- Strong understanding of canine body language and basic dog behaviour.
- Confidence handling dogs of various sizes, breeds,



and temperaments.
- Experience with structured walking, leash handling, or training is an asset.
- Reliable, punctual, patient, and attentive to detail.
- Physically capable of working outdoors in different weather conditions.
- Willingness to learn and follow KI'S K9'S training and handling methods.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Schedule & Availability
- Casual, on-call position with flexible hours based on business needs.
- Approximately 0–15 hours per week, depending on bookings and scheduling.
- Weekday availability required.
- Weekends and holidays off.
- Hours may vary from week to week and are not guaranteed.
- Must have a valid driver's licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
- Must be comfortable and able to safely transport up to two dogs in their personal vehicle.
- Must be willing to travel between client locations and KI'S K9'S facilities in Brampton and Erin as needed. Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is passionate about dogs but also understands that skilled dog care involves structure, consistency, responsibility, and safety. The ideal candidate is confident, observant, dependable, and eager to continue developing their knowledge of canine behaviour and training. If you have professional experience working with dogs and want to grow your skills in a hands-on environment, we'd love to hear from you Pay: From $17.60 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 per week

Experience:
- Dog Handler : 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)

Location:
- Brampton, ON (preferred) Willingness to travel:
- 50% (required) Work

Location:
On the road

📌 Dog Handler (Brampton)
🏢 KI'S K9'S
📍 Brampton