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Honors Program Dog Trainer

Canine College
Farmington, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025
Canine College has an opening in our Honors Training Team for a Dog Trainer. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and experienced dog trainer to conduct one-on-one sessions with our furry students utilizing positive reinforcement clicker training.

We do not offer Group Classes.

Company:
Canine College

Level:
Experienced

Location:
Farmington Hills, MI
OVERVIEW

THE ROLE

The Dog Trainer is responsible for implementing positive reinforcement dog training utilizing clicker training or marked reward. We offer one-on-one basic obedience training along with problem behavior training utilizing ...

THE DETAILS

Our Trainers work with the dogs, identify problem behaviors, and communicate with the owner via SMS, daily reports and in person meeting the methods we used to train their dog so they can continue the work at ...
RESPONSIBILITIES

CLIENT CONSULTATION

Consultations with clients to discuss behavior concerns and training needs along with development of individual dog training path. We provide personalized and customized training programs resulting in “no two ...

DOG EVALUATIONS

Evaluation of dog’s disposition and temperaments for dogs of all ages

DOG TRAINING

Conduct one-on-one dog training utilizing force free, positive reinforcement clicker training (we do not use “E-Collars”) for dogs of all ages

COMMUNICATION & DOCUMENTATION

Communication and documentation of progress and dog needs with dog owners via regular progress updates and teaching clients how to reinforce good behaviors

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Assist and meet with new clients to discuss their dog’s needs and our program offerings. Completion or finish of sales process
REQUIREMENTS

PATIENCE & CONFIDENCE

Dogs have a mind of their own and come with different behavioral traits, patience is required. Dogs read energy and the more confidence our trainer is, the more the dog will respond.

COMMUNICATION

Excellent oral & written communication skills with dogs and their owners is a requirement. Record keeping skills is necessary.

MUST LOVE DOGS

Genuine passion for learning about and caring for dogs.

EDUCATION

High School Graduate and Dog Training Certification preferred who is proficient in computers

EXPERIENCE

Previous work experience in dog care industry and previous dog training experience

SOFT SKILLS

A self-motivated and independent worker with a professional demeanor and appearance
ABOUT US

Canine College is one of the largest, premier dog boarding and doggie daycare facilities in Metro Detroit. We care for dogs of all breeds and ages, offering indoor and outdoor doggie daycare, boarding, training, grooming and retail services. Our human play field coaches are qualified with canine management skills, breed-specific knowledge, First-Aid, CPR and pack behavior training.

All “students” are admitted upon successful completion of our “pledge” program, ensuring a friendly environment for the entire student body.

For more information:
website: caninecollegemi.com

phone number: (248) 427-8245

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