Absolute mess. - Animal Care Technician Instinct Dog Behavior & Training Employee Review

This is one of the best jobs I have ever had. I absolutely love the dogs and the people are great also!

There isn’t any room to “grow with the company”

They have a great model for board and train type dog training. They are absolutely force free which isn’t always a pro but for the majority of these dogs that type of training has failed or made the situation worse. For a business if this nature and for dogs so reactive they cannot board anywhere else this is the best quality of care and safety you can get in the area.

Employees will be promised job growth when there is 0 intention of such. You will be incentivized to work fast and sacrifice the dogs time spent out of kennel, enrichment, cleanliness, & safety. You will be paid a rate that is low for entry level work but expected to have the knowledge and capabilities of a very experienced handler and if you are certified in anyway they won’t compensate you for your level of expertise. Employer doesn’t care how understaffing directly affects the quality of care for each dog & in behavioral health it’s detrimental to everyone’s mental state, work ethic, & efficiency. Employer would rather understaff and make profits then prioritize a healthy work environment, improve quality of care, or reward incentive or initiative.