Your Journey in Professional Dog Care
The Tech 1 position at Found Chicago is more than just a job—it's the foundation of a career in canine care and training. As a Tech 1, you'll gain hands-on experience in dog handling, cleaning protocols, and facility operations, ensuring a safe and enriching environment for every dog in our care.
Whether you're aspiring to advance in the industry or simply passionate about working with dogs, this entry-level role provides structured training, real-world experience, and growth opportunities within a team dedicated to excellence.
The Foundation of Dog Care
When Found Chicago first opened its doors, it quickly became a haven for dogs in need—rescues, behavioral cases, and family pets alike. Trainers worked tirelessly to rehabilitate reactive dogs, daycare handlers managed playgroups, and the front desk team helped clients navigate training programs. But as the facility grew, so did the realization that something was missing—a dedicated team to handle the fundamental care that kept everything running.
At first, trainers and managers tried to juggle everything: cleaning kennels, feeding, handling potty breaks, and maintaining order. But with time, it became clear—without a structured system for daily operations, the facility couldn’t function at its highest level. That’s when the Tech 1 position was born. Tech 1s became the backbone of the operation, ensuring that before any training session, daycare play, or client consultation, the dogs were clean, comfortable, and cared for.
Tech 1s don’t just clean kennels—they maintain a safe and healthy environment. They don’t just walk dogs—they monitor behavior and report concerns before they become serious issues. They don’t just refill water bowls—they help prevent dehydration and illness. Every small task adds up to a bigger mission: ensuring every dog receives the highest level of care from the moment they enter the facility.
Without Tech 1s, the foundation of Found Chicago would crumble. The position exists because great training starts with great care, and before any dog can succeed in training, they need a clean, structured, and well-maintained space. The Tech 1 role isn’t just an entry-level job—it’s the heart of the operation, ensuring that every dog, every handler, and every trainer can do their best work.
Technician Level 1
The Vision Behind Dog Tribe
At Dog Tribe, we believe that dog training is more than just teaching commands—it’s about building deep, lasting relationships between humans and dogs. Our vision is to create a community where education, experience, and connection come together to shape not just great trainers, but true canine leaders.
We aim to elevate the standard of dog training by blending hands-on experience with science-based methods, ensuring every trainer has the skills to transform both dogs and their owners. More than a school, Dog Tribe is a movement—a place where trainers grow, dogs thrive, and a new generation of professionals redefine what it means to work with man’s best friend. Whether you’re here to build a career or master your craft, Dog Tribe is where skill meets passion, and training becomes a way of life.
