Paw-fect: How to apply for a £24k salary job where you play with puppies all day

Virgin Radio

14 Jul 2021, 13:53

If you fancy swapping the office printer for some teeny tiny cute paws, then look no further. There's a role of 'chief puppy officer' available and you're one wag away from the sought-after play date. Paying £24,000, the role at Yappy.com involves looking after and playing with the pups while their owners are busy at work.

According to TeamDogs, the successful applicant will have to 'keep them entertained and stimulated, to tickling tummies, offering endless strokes and catering for their every need'.

Who isn't up for the challenge? 

The Manchester-based team is looking for a successful candidate who will be 'required to carry out market research with each office dog, providing written feedback on a range of toys, bandanas, treats and accessories'.

They'll be in charge of the doggie photoshoots, will be 'dog obsessed' and 'with a camera-roll full of pups to prove it'.  

Here's what the job en-tails: Key responsibilities

Ensuring the VIP’s (very impawtant pooches) are happy, entertained, comfortable and safe at all times

Working with the office dogs to provide market research on a variety of Yappy products

Tailoring the dogs’ daily activities for different personalities

Providing its dog family with the best toys, treats, play and relaxation as required  

The perfect person

Dog-obsessed! With a camera-roll full of pups to prove it

Highly experienced at handling dogs and an instinctive understanding of their needs

Tummy tickler experience level ‘expert’

Fully-committed to delivering the very best ‘dog days’ for Yappy’s dog family