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Off Leash K9 Training

Dog Trainer Spokane

Off Leash K9 Training, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254

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Turn Your Passion for Dogs Into a Professional Career Are you looking for a career, not just a job — something meaningful where you help dogs and their owners transform their lives every single day?

Do you:

✔ Love dogs?

✔ Enjoy helping people?

✔ Have strong communication and customer service skills?

If so, you could be a great fit for the regions #1 dog training company — Off Leash K9 Training Spokane / CDA . We are growing our Spokane / CDA team and hiring 2+ Dog Trainers to join our professional training staff.

This role is challenging, rewarding, and highly hands-on with dogs and their owners. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to build a long-term career in dog behavior, obedience, and client education.

⭐ What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)

Train, handle, and care for dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds

Work with a variety of dogs, including puppies, high-energy dogs, and basic behavior cases (advanced behavior modification ( aggression, anxiety) available after experience is earned)

Provide daily communication and updates to dog owners throughout each training program

Teach small group lessons at our training facility

Perform drop-offsand pick-ups with end of trainingturnover sessions with board-and-train clients

Practice safe handling and cleaning of training equipment

Attend company training events, continuing education opportunities, and community PR events

Collaborate with senior trainers and team members

Represent Off Leash K9 Training professionally in public, online, and with clients

Maintain accurate records, client communications, and training notes

Be hungry to keep learning — both dog training and human communication

⭐ Minimum Requirements

Must live in the Spokane / Coeur d’Alene metro area

Must pass a background check

Able to board 1–2 dogs in your home for the 14-day or 4 week training programs

Reliable transportation + valid driver’s license

Smartphone

Basic understanding of social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). We will train you on video, photo, and content creation.

Must complete and pass our 21-day New Trainer Certification Program (held in Spokane or at Off Leash HQ/Northern Virginia depending on availability)

Understand that and be available to work some weekends, evenings, holidays and peak training times (dog training follows client demand)

Comfortable working both at our training facility and independently from home as skills progress

⭐ Work Environment & Training

This position can work from home and will require some work at our training facility.

Flexible schedule.

We work with our trainers to take a few days off between scheduled clients.

As you gain experience and successfully train multiple dogs, you will earn more autonomy and work independently with clients.

New trainers work closely with senior staff and receive hands-on coaching for their first several dogs after certification.

Continuing education and skill development provided throughout the year via Off Leash K9 programs nationwide.

⭐ Who We’re Looking For

Self-motivated, driven, and reliable

Passionate about dogs and helping people

Excellent communicator and customer-service minded

Organized, honest, and able to manage multiple dogs and client relationships

Comfortable working independently and as part of a training team

Positive attitude, Team player and willingness to grow

Compensation & Career Growth The right trainer can earn $35,000–$70,000+ per year , with opportunities to grow income based on performance and program volume. The opportunity to become a lead trainer or higher is based on leaning advanced skills and job performance.

Top trainers have the potential to earn significantly more with:

Higher-level behavior cases

Group lesson growth

Client referrals

This is career pathway into professional dog training, not an hourly pet care role.

Certification & Development All new hires complete:

21-Day New Trainer Certification at the Spokane Training Facility

Shadowing & mentored training sessions continue after initial training course

Client turnover coaching and followup

Video training and social media content training

Ongoing evaluations to help trainers improve and grow.

About Off Leash K9 Training Off Leash K9 Training is one of the largest dog training organizations in the United States. The Spokane / CDA location specializes in:

Basic and Advanced Obedience

Board-and-train programs

Behavior modification (aggression, reactivity, fear, anxiety)

We are professional, supportive, and growth-oriented — and we’re looking for people who want to build a long-term career helping dogs live their best lives.

How to Apply If you’re excited about this opportunity:

Submit your application

Include a resume

Include a short message sharing why you love working with dogs

Ready to Start Your Dog Training Career? Apply today and join our team of passionate, dedicated dog trainers in the Spokane / Coeur d’Alene community.

We are hiring immediately — 2+ positions available.

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