What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOG TRAINER position at Petropolis Pet Center?
About Petropolis
Petropolis is a family owned business that has been operating for over 30 years to provide boarding, daycare, grooming, and training services for our customers. More recently, we opened our second location in St. Charles, MO. It is our mission to empower the pets in our care by always allowing them to make their own choices, never using punishments, and setting them up to succeed as often as possible.
We believe that by embracing these rules we can help our guests be as confident, independent, and happy as possible.
DOG TRIAINER Job Summary
Petropolis depends on its Dog Trainers to teach our client's pets general manners and skills using appetitive methods (positive reinforcement). The daily duties include:
- Teach dogs various new skills using positive reinforcement
- Enter daily notes to update progress of each skill
- Periodically send owners updates with notes & photos
- Ensure training dogs receive appropriate care while at our facility
- Teach dog owner's methods to reinforce trained behaviors
- Complete dog evaluations and sell training packages (for tenured trainers)
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Pay: We pay commission of $24 per 1-hour training session & $30 per 1-hour private lesson. Our goal is to provide 6 sessions per day. If we do not have enough training dogs, we will always offer work in our daycare/lodging department at a rate of $18/hour after tips.
Petropolis: Empowered Pet Care provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
www.petropolis.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What tools/methods do you prefer to use while training dogs?
Experience:
- Professional Training: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21