What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Trainer position at Lucky Dog Lake Norman?
Do you have a flair for transforming an unruly pup into a happy, well-behaved pet' Lucky Dog Lake Norman is looking for an experienced, dedicated, and reliable dog trainer to join our team! Our trainer will work directly with the dogs in our care, including our daycare, boarding and grooming clients, to develop positive behaviors and skills—leaving our resort as a happier, healthier pet. We’re looking for those with proven experience as a dog trainer, not just basic at-home obedience; the right candidate will be ready to step in and change lives right away!
What You’ll Do:
- Client Consultation: Meet with dog owners to discuss behavioral concerns and their individual training needs
- Developing Training Plans: Identify each dog’s specific needs and behavioral challenges (including but not limited to proper socialization, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, etc.) and set achievable goals, documenting their progress
- Communication: Staying in constant communication with pet parents about their dogs’ progress; identifying additional behavioral concerns and discussing with pet owners; scheduling and confirming training appointments when needed
- Basic Obedience: Teaching dogs to obey basic commands using various training techniques that are best suited to each dog’s personality and attributes.
- Keep a Clean Workspace: Ensure that the training areas are kept clean and tidy.
- Integration: Work directly within our pet resort to ensure that pet clients can thrive in all areas of our care, including daycare, boarding and grooming, and working with staff in these areas to create comprehensive plans to meet these goals
- Client Education: Teaching pet parents appropriate training methods to enforce and maintain the behaviors and skills learned by their dogs during training sessions.
Our Must-Haves:
- Proven Experience: Experience training dogs in a professional capacity is required.
- Safety First: Employ safe handling techniques with all dogs in our care.
- Knowledgeable: Experienced with a variety of dog breeds and well-studied on their individual characteristics and personalities, as well as general canine behavior and body language
- Certified: Hold current certification with an accredited dog training organization, such as the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).
- Team Player: Works together well with others to make sure all our guests are cared for and pet parents satisfied!
- Encouraging: The ideal trainer will express patience and enthusiasm for a dog’s potential and future growth, providing a nurturing environment for each pet
- Flexibility: A flexible schedule. Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Multitasking: Display excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
If you have proven experience and a passion for leading dogs on their training journey, come join our team and make a difference in a dog’s life today! Pay is 40% commission. Benefits for all team members at Lucky Dog include discounted daycare and boarding for your own dog, with additional benefits available for full time employees such as medical/vision/dental plans and 401k.
