Certified Dog Trainer, Salem

Oregon Humane•Salem, OR

44d•$28 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Oregon Humane is seeking a Certified Dog Trainer for its Salem Campus. This full-time role is part of the Training & Behavior team, which provides public training classes for canines and felines, focusing on enhancing the bond between owner and pet. The department also offers a behavior help line for free consultive services and provides training and education to staff and volunteers. The position involves implementing and teaching group training classes, private trainings, and workshops using positive, force-free methods. The trainer will work with diverse clients to set realistic training goals, deliver exceptional customer service, and respond to public inquiries professionally. This role requires some weekend work.

Requirements

Certified Professional Dog Trainer able to maintain professional certification as a condition of employment.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Three years’ work experience as an instructor in public dog training classes and conducting private training sessions.
Experience working with behavior challenges such as fear, or reactivity, using humane, evidence-based techniques.
Strong commitment to force-free, science-based training methods and ability to educate clients on humane training approaches.
Open to new and improved methods of animal behavior training and willing to continually expand knowledge base.
Excellent animal handling skills and knowledge of breeds, behavior, care and housing, common health problems and disease symptoms.
Ability to lead workshops or seminars for dog owners or animal welfare professionals.
Able to use designated software programs to administer web-based client registration tools.
Able to exercise sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor during all interactions with the public, partner agencies, donors, staff and volunteers.
Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to communicate with a diverse population in a consistently informative, respectful and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

The candidate may come from a less traditional background.
Applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective and thought are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are encouraged to address how their professional and lived experience, scholarship, mentorship and/or service will contribute to Oregon Humane.

Responsibilities

Present training curriculum in a happy, enthusiastic, engaging, and informative manner.
Assist clients in establishing realistic training and behavior goals and address issues of client non-compliance in a professional manner.
Manage people, dogs and the environment for everyone’s safety.
Monitor class scheduling and client registration activity.
Educate Clients on Dog Behavior – Help clients understand canine body language, learning theory, and humane training methods.
Keep up to date about emerging trends in animal behavior and learning theory.
Maintain confidential, accurate and complete records of clients, their animals and the training and behavior services provided.
Ensure secure storage and when appropriate, confidential disposal of such records.
Provide training, support and encouragement to volunteers, staff and students.
Develop and Update Training Materials – Create handouts, videos, or online resources to enhance client education.