Dog Trainer

Description

Perks: Free Pet Insurance, 401(k) Match, Free Pet Boarding, and Opportunities to Grow!

These high energy places are looking for high energy people to join our team! You will be working hands on with dogs during their daytime camp. This job involves the safety of animals in our care, cleanliness of the facility, and having fun while paying attention to detail. This person will be responsible for all training within the facility.

Core Responsibilities:

• Create a training plan for the dog
• Teach commands to the dog and pet parent.
• Be patient with a stubborn dog
• Teach pet parents about dog behavior
• Understand a pet parent's needs
• Work with the pet parent to teach them about their dog
• Teach pet parents how to reinforce good behavior
• Listen to pet parent concerns
• Performs add-on services as needed.
• Follows procedures for the safe handling of all pets.

Requirements

Requirements:

• One year of professional dog training experience      required.
• Training certification preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be a pet fanatic - pets are part of our family!
• Knowledge of dog commands
• Knowledge of different dog breeds
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.
• Ability to create a plan of action for pet parents.
• Ability to work well with dogs
• Ability to identify problems

Physical:

Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Must frequently lift 40 pounds.

Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.

Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.

Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.

Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.