Professional Dog Trainer

Resort 4 Paws is hiring reliable Dog Trainers who are kind, friendly and have a love and passion for animals. We are a new pet hotel that provides boarding, grooming, and daycare services for dogs, and cats! Here at Resort 4 Paws, we love maintaining a fun, and social place for dogs to make new friends!

Responsibilities
- Train dogs using positive reinforcement techniques to improve behavior and obedience
- Develop customized training plans based on individual dog needs and goals
- Teach basic commands such as sit, stay, come, and heel
- Address and correct behavioral issues such as aggression, separation anxiety, and excessive barking
- Conduct group training classes and private training sessions
- Provide guidance and support to dog owners on training techniques and strategies
- Maintain accurate records of training sessions and progress

Requirements
- Previous experience in dog training or related fields such as animal handling, veterinary, equine, kennel, pet grooming, or pet sitting
- Knowledge of different dog breeds and their specific training needs
- Familiarity with positive reinforcement training methods
- Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with dog owners
- Patience and empathy when working with dogs exhibiting challenging behaviors
- Physical fitness to handle heavy lifting and restrain larger dogs if necessary

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.78 - $20.21 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person