What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Trainer position at Klever Canine Academy?
Are you a passionate dog trainer looking to make a real difference in the lives of dogs and their families? Do you thrive on watching dogs transform through your training and dedication? Join Klever Canine Academy, where we blend science-based techniques with a personal touch to bring out the best in every dog!
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Help dogs and their families overcome challenges, creating lasting change through personalized board & train programs and private lessons.
- Supportive Team: Be part of a friendly, experienced, and passionate team that believes in collaboration and learning from one another.
- Growth Opportunities: We invest in your professional development with access to continuing education, certification support, and room to advance within our growing company.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible scheduling that includes a mix of independent work with dogs and collaborative work with clients.
- Competitive Pay & Perks: Earn a competitive salary, plus bonuses based on performance and client satisfaction.
What You'll Do:
- Board & Train Programs: Lead the training of dogs during their stay at our facility. Create customized plans that address behavioral challenges and ensure each dog leaves with improved skills and habits.
- Private Lessons: Work one-on-one with clients and their dogs, providing tailored training to address specific issues like leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, or general obedience.
- Behavior Modification: Tackle behavioral issues with positive reinforcement and balanced training methods, ensuring sustainable results for the dogs you train.
- Client Coaching: Educate and guide dog owners through the training process so they can continue reinforcing good behavior at home.
- Progress Tracking: Provide detailed reports and updates to clients on their dog's progress, offering expert advice on how to maintain the results.
About You:
- Experienced Dog Trainer: You have a solid background working with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments, and love the challenge of behavior modification.
- Strong Communicator: You're skilled at explaining training techniques and results to clients in a way they can easily understand and apply.
- Passionate and Patient: Your love for dogs drives you to help them, no matter how difficult the case, with patience and positivity.
- Physically Active: You're able to handle dogs of all sizes, ready to get down on their level, and prepared to engage in hands-on training.
- Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with other trainers, clients, and staff.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in dog training, including board & train programs and private lessons.
- Knowledge of positive reinforcement and balanced training techniques.
- Certification from a recognized dog training organization (preferred but not required).
- Ability to work some weekends and evenings.
- Passionate about dogs and eager to make a difference in their lives.
Ready to take your dog training career to the next level? Apply to join the team at Klever Canine Academy, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the dogs and owners you work with.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and passion for dog training to [Info@klevercanines.com]. We can’t wait to welcome you to the team!
At Klever Canine Academy, we believe in the potential of every dog, and with your help, we can unlock that potential one dog at a time. https://www.klevercanines.com/
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50,000.00 - $84,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Location:
- New York, NY 10118 (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $50,000 - $84,800