Dog Trainer

Job Description

Looking for individuals who are driven, team oriented, and eager to learn to join our team as a Dog Trainer/Assistant. This position is responsible for the individual supervision, training, control, and management of dogs and puppies in Board and Train Training environments and in one-on-one training in our day time programs. Dogs in our facility must be cared for promptly, every day. The facility is staffed 365 days a year and is exceptionally busy when schools are on holiday recess.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Drawing upon training and handling techniques grounded in positive reinforcement, clicker training, and relationship building, implement individual life skills training protocols (social skills, impulse control, and obedience skills) with assigned dogs. (60%)
• Follow daily operation procedures to main a safe, clean environment for dogs. This includes cleaning and maintaining classrooms and crating areas and sometimes the boarding area (runs and crates), in such a manner as to provide an odor free and low stress environment for the animals. (10%)
• Maintains a friendly demeanor and provides good customer service while following check-in/check-out procedures during drop-off/pick-up times. (10%)
• Performs routine facility cleaning, such as but not limited to dishes, laundry, vacuuming and moping animal and public areas, restocking supplies, and picking up outdoors, grounds beautification.(10%)
• Maintains electronic and paper records of animal. (5%)
• Handles and controls animals that may be difficult to handle. (5%)
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may not exercise supervisory responsibilities, it will depend on level of experience.

Employment

Regular, Full-Time

Starting Pay

• Between $1500 - $18.00 hour for the first 3 months while learning the job & how to train. Ultimate potential for the right person with the right experience, wages will be based on level of dog training experience.
• Pay will be accessed according to level of experience.

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• 3 sick days per year (to start, this increases each year)
• After a 6-month probation period, begin accruing vacation at 1 week paid vacation per year. (3 weeks at 5 years)
• Hours:
• Monday through Friday (Can fluctuate, with the Right Applicant)

Weekdays 9:00 am through 5:30 pm, 1 hour lunch break

Qualifications

Education/Training

Required: high school diploma or GED required

Preferred: Associate's Degree or Relevant work experience in pet care (boarding, daycare, dog training, or veterinary field)

Related Experience/Requirements

Preferred: 3 years dog experience working in training settings, such as daycare or an equivalent experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required

• Working knowledge of computers (Mac) and Office and/or ability to learn internal software
• Customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and clients through written and verbal forms of communication
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Self-starter, with ability to lead others and work independently
• Strong decision and problem solving skills
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and proven coping skills
• Must have reliable independent transportation for training in and around town.
• Knowledge of animal behavior, communication, canine handling, behavior, and care, and positive reinforcement training
• Specialized training in animal behavior, communication, and/or training or equivalent experience

• Physical Requirements
• Ability to move and handle dogs of all sizes (up to 150 lbs) and temperaments
• Ability to manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 lbs
• Ability to constantly change positions to interact with dogs of varying sizes and transfer dogs in and out of crates/kennels.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment daily, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
• The job consists of taking care of 8-14 dogs (feeding, cleaning, medicating, bathing, potty breaking, and training). This is physical work, so the applicant must not have physical limitations like a bad back or knees.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee may encounter while performing essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to loud noises and outdoor weather conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Compensation Package:

• Tips

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18