Our canine ambassador (and resident thief)
As part of the Pier Team, Dave’s been working hard to make all guests feel right at home. Though Dave missed the opportunity to become an official BC Guide Dog by a snout, he’s very pleased to bring his skills and passions to the talented Sidney Pier team. Highly trained at lounging in the lobby, walking hotel guests, swimming and games of fetch, Dave is committed to his goal of making every guest smile. Be warned though… he has a soft spot for muffins from Café Georgia. Don’t leave them unattended!
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm
Salary
Daily treats, constant love and attention and a full benefits package including health coverage and room and board
Job Description
Lounging on his doggie bed in the hotel lobby, playing with children and children-at-heart, going for runs and walks with hotel guests
Job Experience
Remarkably well-trained by the BC Guide Dog Association but, lucky for the hotel, flunked out of the program
Breed
Black English Lab
Birthday
July 16, 2006
Likes
Muffins, kids, carrots, furry friends and rolling around in Beacon Park
Family Ties
Dave’s dad, Baker, is a guide dog based in California and clearly the inspiration for Dave’s laid back attitude and surfer style. Dave also has five siblings.
Vices
Food
Lemons into Lemonade
Successful BC Guide dogs require a seamless combination of unwavering obedience and steadfast leadership. While very close, Dave’s lack of initiative might actually be disguised as genius, leading to his fall-back career of lying around, stealing food and schmoozing guests.
I Love a Dog in Uniform
Dave has been trained to work and always wears his jacket when on shift – it’s a signal to him that he is on duty… Always on the cutting edge of animal fashion, Dave is sporting a custom-made Sidney Pier jacket. A stringent proponent of work-life balance, guests and colleagues know that when his jacket is off, Dave is off duty!
