Full-Time Dog Caretaker – Bel-Air (Private Residence)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Location: Bel-Air, CA
Compensation: Competitive salary, DOE
Benefits: Generous benefits package offered
Overview:
A private family in Bel-Air is seeking a dedicated and experienced full-time Dog Caretaker to provide attentive care to their 1.5-year-old Akita. The ideal candidate is highly knowledgeable about the breed, understands its temperament and needs, and is confident handling a strong, intelligent dog. This role is based in a fully staffed household and requires a team player with a can-do attitude who is also willing to assist with general household duties as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide daily exercise, structured walks, and enrichment activities for a 1.5-year-old Akita
Monitor and support behavioral training, reinforce commands, and provide consistency
Maintain feeding schedules, ensure access to fresh water, and administer medications/supplements as needed
Maintain grooming routines including brushing, bathing (as needed), nail trims, and cleaning of ears/eyes
Keep detailed logs of behavior, health issues, feeding, and activities
Transport to and from veterinary appointments, grooming sessions, or playdates (as approved)
Ensure all dog supplies are stocked, clean, and organized
Maintain a safe and clean environment inside and outside the home
Support the household team by pitching in with light duties or tasks as requested
Requirements:
Prior experience caring for dogs in a private home; Akita experience strongly preferred
Knowledgeable about canine behavior, positive reinforcement training, and breed-specific traits
Reliable, proactive, and capable of managing the physical demands of the role
Flexible, collaborative, and respectful of professional household dynamics
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Trustworthy, discreet, and committed to long-term employment
This is a wonderful opportunity for an animal lover to join a respectful, tight-knit household team and provide attentive care to a beloved pet in a beautiful setting.