At camp bow wow I worked two main positions, taking care of the dogs/building and then twice a week work front desk.
- Counselor shifts: Watches dogs in yard and ensures all their safety, cleans any messes they've made and correcting bad behavior. Makes sure to give them lots of pets too of course. At closing everyday pressure washing and chemically treat the indoor and outdoor play areas Setting up crates for dogs staying overnight, providing them with food, water, blankets, toys and any individual care requested by parents. Each day following daily check lists: mopping, changing mop buckets, deep cleaning building, window washing, dusting, cleaning crates, changing laundry, taking out trash.
Bathing dogs per parents request.
- Front desk responsibilities: Ensures all dogs are checked in and out properly Any dogs who come in to board overnight I collect all belongings, fill out their med card and set up their cabin Answers phones to schedule dogs or helping parents with any questions that I can Handling cash or digital payments when dogs leave for the day Cleaning front desk area (throwing away trash and sweeping) Making sure all calendars are up to date for dogs scheduled for grooming, boarding, interviews and special events.