Dog Professional / Guide
Location: Rovaniemi, Finland
Position: Seasonal position with possibility to continue
Starting: We will proceed with filling the position as soon as we find a suitable candidate.
We are looking for an experienced dog professional to join our sled dog kennel team in Rovaniemi.
This position is ideal for someone with extensive hands-on dog experience – such as a dog physiotherapist, dog trainer, canine behavior specialist, or other highly skilled dog professional, who wants to work closely with athletic working dogs in a structured and goal-oriented training environment, and who is also motivated to educate others about proper dog handling, training, and welfare.
About the Role:
Our kennel is home to dedicated sled dogs trained for long-distance racing and tourism. The position combines professional dog work, structured behavioural training and seasonal guiding responsibilities.
Summer & Autumn – Training & Development Season
Summer is a serious training period in our kennel. This is not only about physical conditioning, but also about building mentally stable, well-functioning working dogs.
Your responsibilities will include:
● Daily care and welfare of sled dogs
● Structured behavioural training
○ Leash manners and controlled handling
○ Name recognition and response training
○ Focus and impulse control exercises
○ Group dynamics and social structure management
● Individual dog development planning
● Monitoring physical condition and recovery
● Supporting race team preparation
● Guiding kennel visits and presenting our training philosophy to guests
● Educating visitors, staff, and trainees about dog behaviour, training principles, and welfare
We take behavioural foundations very seriously. Consistency, clarity and professional handling are essential.
Winter – Tour & Working Season
During winter the role expands to include:
● Guiding sled dog tours
● Training and maintaining sled dog teams
● Supporting guest safety and experience
● Continued focus on dog welfare and performance
● Assisting with race training when required
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
● Has extensive professional dog experience
● Has strong knowledge of behavioural training principles
● Understands canine body language and group dynamics
● Is confident setting structure and boundaries for working dogs
● Is physically fit and comfortable in Arctic outdoor conditions
● Communicates clearly and confidently with guests
● Has a positive, calm, and consistent handling style
● Holds a valid driver’s license (preferred)
● Experience with sled dogs is an advantage
● At least 18 years old
● Multilingual skills, English is our working language, but other languages are a plus
We Offer:
● The opportunity to work with athletic working sled dogs
● A kennel where behavioural and physical training are taken seriously
● A combination of professional dog training and guiding
● A supportive team in a unique Arctic environment
● Possibility for long-term collaboration
● Accommodation rental available at the start of employment to help you get settled
If you are passionate about canine development, structured training, and working dogs and want to contribute to building balanced, reliable sled dogs we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short introduction about your dog experience to:
operations@bearhillhusky.com
