What would you be willing to do for a big paycheck?
A New York-based pet food company is posing that question with a pair of highly unusual job postings to sniff dog breath and kiss dogs.
Spot & Tango is seeking to fill two contract positions based in the city that each pay $1,000 an hour.
“Are you obsessed with dogs? Do you have a nose that can detect even the faintest hint of funk?” the posting for a dog breath sniffer reads.
It sounds simple enough: sniff out the best and worst smelling dog breath according to a “funk-o-meter” evaluation. The job description includes performing close-up breath assessments, keeping meticulous notes and collaborating with canine focus groups.
Must have a strong sense of smell and love of dogs.
The second job post is looking for a real good kisser. Seriously.
“If your friends describe you as ‘the one who always ends up with a dog on their lap,’ this role was made for you,” the posting for dog kisser reads.
The official pooch smoocher will rate and document their dog kisses “with a professional rigor and personal enthusiasm.”
Both positions are in service of PupGum, the company’s breath-freshening dental chews.