A Day in the Life of a Dog Care Specialist at Train Walk Poop
Wondering what the job is really like? Here is an honest look at a day as a Dog Care Specialist (Kennel Tech) at Train Walk Poop in South Salt Lake.
Time with the dogs (about 60%)
- Safely handle dogs of different sizes, ages, and temperaments.
- Supervise and join structured daycare play groups.
- Watch dog behavior and help keep play safe.
- Help with exercise, enrichment, and structured activities.
- Share what you notice about each dog with the team.
- Help care for dogs in daycare, boarding, and training programs.
- Learn basic dog training and behavior skills.
Sage on what she loved about working here: caring for the dogs.
Cleaning and facility care (about 20%)
You clean kennels, play areas, and daycare spaces. You pick up waste, wash bowls, do laundry, restock supplies, and follow our sanitation steps. It is regular, physical work. Clean spaces keep dogs healthy and safe.
Daily care and operations (about 20%)
You help prepare meals, give medications using our procedures, set up dog areas, check water, and help with check-ins and check-outs.
The team
You are never on your own. In a review, someone who worked here wrote that the team is amazing and always figures out a way to get through things together.
Sage, who used to work here, on our culture: we help each other.
Who loves this job
- You love dogs and are ready to work hard.
- You love to learn, ask questions, and take feedback.
- You are dependable and on time.
Who does not
- You only want to play with dogs.
- You do not want to clean or do laundry.
- You want a job where you can coast.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
