Live-in German Shepherd Kennel & Whelping Caretaker needed in Colorado ~ Couples welcome

Gunbil German Shepherds

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(719) 220-2222

Location

Larkspur, CO

Job Type

Full Time, Year round

Salary

$50,000–$60,000+ per year

Posted

August 22, 2026

Housing Offered?

Yes

Experience

0-2 yrs

Sponsoring Work Visas?

How to Apply

Via Email

Via Phone/Text

Live-In German Shepherd Kennel & Whelping Caretaker

Larkspur, Colorado

Gunbil German Shepherds, an established German Shepherd breeding program in Larkspur, Colorado, is looking for a dependable and caring individual or couple to join our team as a Live-In German Shepherd Kennel & Whelping Caretaker.

This is a hands-on position for someone who genuinely loves German Shepherds and puppies and is interested in becoming a long-term part of our breeding program.

Couples are welcome to apply.

Position is available immediately.

Compensation & Benefits

$50,000–$60,000+ annual earning potential, depending on whelping and puppy-care responsibilities
Private furnished on-site housing provided
Utilities and internet included
Guaranteed weekly base pay plus additional whelping and puppy-care incentive compensation

Private furnished fifth-wheel housing is provided on our property in Larkspur, Colorado. We ask that the person living in the fifth wheel treat it as their own home and keep the interior and surrounding area clean and well maintained.

Responsibilities

Daily feeding and care of our German Shepherds
Cleaning and maintaining kennels and dog areas
Exercising and handling adult dogs
Whelping litters and providing hands-on care for the mother and puppies from birth through the puppies’ go-home period
Monitoring mothers and newborn puppies closely
Feeding, weighing, monitoring, and providing daily puppy care
Maintaining clean and sanitary whelping and puppy areas
Helping with early puppy socialization and development
Assisting with general kennel responsibilities as needed
Transporting dogs and puppies to and from veterinary appointments
Picking up and transporting dogs and puppies from the airport when needed
Safely transporting our German Shepherds and puppies for other breeding-program needs as required
Administering medications as directed and monitoring the health and well-being of our dogs and puppies
Assisting with basic kennel and property upkeep as needed, including maintaining clean, safe, and organized dog areas

Requirements

Must genuinely love German Shepherds and enjoy working closely with dogs. We treat our dogs like family and expect the same level of care, patience, and compassion from the person joining our team.
Dependable, trustworthy, and responsible
Comfortable handling large German Shepherds and caring for newborn puppies
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed, particularly during whelping and while caring for newborn litters
Willing to live on-site
Physically capable of performing normal kennel and animal-care duties
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Must be able to pass a background check
Interested in a stable, long-term position

Previous experience with dog breeding, whelping, kennels, veterinary care, dog training, ranch work, or other animal care is preferred. However, we are willing to train the right person or couple who has a genuine love for German Shepherds, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn.

A company vehicle is provided for all work-related transportation. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

This is much more than simply a kennel-cleaning position. The right person will become an important part of our breeding program and the daily care of our dogs, mothers, and puppies.

Future partnership opportunities may also be available for the right person who becomes a long-term and trusted part of our breeding program.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

How to Apply

If interested, please send us a brief introduction about yourself, your experience with dogs or other animals, your current location, and when you would be available to start.

Couples are encouraged to apply.

You may also call or text to discuss the position or schedule an in-person interview.