Dog Trainer
Destination Pet, Warwick, RI, United States
Dog Trainer
Destination Pet, a nationwide company founded in 2016 by a team of professionals with more than a century of combined experience and innovation in the pet services industry, is looking to add a Dog Trainer to our team at Bow Chicka Wow Town. This role is ideal for a self-starter who is confident managing their own client base and comfortable working with dogs of varying temperaments, ages, and training needs. Reports To: General Manager Pay: $17.00-$20.00/hour DOE Core Responsibilities
Conduct private and/or group dog training sessions Manage and grow your own client base within our facility Create a training plan for the dog Teach commands to the dog and pet parent Be patient with a stubborn dog Teach pet parents about dog behavior Understand a pet parent's needs Work with the pet parent to teach them about their dog Teach pet parents how to reinforce good behavior Listen to pet parent concerns Performs add-on services as needed Follows procedures for the safe handling of all pets Requirements
Expertise & Experience: Must be a pet fanatic
pets are part of our family! One year of professional dog training experience required Knowledge of and experience with multiple training methods (positive reinforcement, balanced training, etc.) Comfortable working with a wide range of breeds and behavior challenges Training certification preferred Knowledge of various dog commands Knowledge of different dog breeds Ability to communicate effectively with clients Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to identify pet behavioral issues Ability to create a plan of action for pet parents CGC Evaluator, AKC Evaluator Physical: Must be able to work evenings and weekends Must frequently lift 40 pounds Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently Must be able to handle dogs on leashes Comfortable handling dogs of all breeds and sizes Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Destination Pet, a nationwide company founded in 2016 by a team of professionals with more than a century of combined experience and innovation in the pet services industry, is looking to add a Dog Trainer to our team at Bow Chicka Wow Town. This role is ideal for a self-starter who is confident managing their own client base and comfortable working with dogs of varying temperaments, ages, and training needs. Reports To: General Manager Pay: $17.00-$20.00/hour DOE Core Responsibilities
Conduct private and/or group dog training sessions Manage and grow your own client base within our facility Create a training plan for the dog Teach commands to the dog and pet parent Be patient with a stubborn dog Teach pet parents about dog behavior Understand a pet parent's needs Work with the pet parent to teach them about their dog Teach pet parents how to reinforce good behavior Listen to pet parent concerns Performs add-on services as needed Follows procedures for the safe handling of all pets Requirements
Expertise & Experience: Must be a pet fanatic
pets are part of our family! One year of professional dog training experience required Knowledge of and experience with multiple training methods (positive reinforcement, balanced training, etc.) Comfortable working with a wide range of breeds and behavior challenges Training certification preferred Knowledge of various dog commands Knowledge of different dog breeds Ability to communicate effectively with clients Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to identify pet behavioral issues Ability to create a plan of action for pet parents CGC Evaluator, AKC Evaluator Physical: Must be able to work evenings and weekends Must frequently lift 40 pounds Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently Must be able to handle dogs on leashes Comfortable handling dogs of all breeds and sizes Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.