Dog Trainer
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About The Position
As a Petco Certified Dog Trainer, you will play a vital role in furthering Petco's mission as a Pet Health and Wellness company by enhancing the bond between pet parents and their dog companions. Your expertise in modern dog training techniques and positive reinforcement methods will help pet parents develop well-behaved, happy, and healthy dogs. You will provide one-on-one training sessions, group classes, and offer advice on basic training, environmental management, and customized training plans to address specific training goals. In addition to dog training, you'll also be actively engaging with guests to provide 360-degree personalized solutions for the unique needs of pets and pet parents. You'll positively impact the health and wellness of pets by providing recommendations on healthy nutrition, world-class services, and essential supplies. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Dog Trainer role consists of two core responsibilities: providing world-class dog training services and providing 360-degree solutions for all Petco guests. You will attend and successfully pass Petco's 6-week Dog Trainer Instructor Program led by a Petco Certified Dog Trainer Mentor/Academy Instructor, complete all assigned Workday Learning modules and DTIP Student Workbook materials per the DTIP roadmap, and recommend and sell appropriate dog training classes, training, and supplies to ensure pet parents and their dogs have the necessary resources for a successful dog training experience. You will also keep accurate records of training sessions, progress, and pet parents' feedback while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Additionally, you will work cross-functionally with the grooming and veterinary teams to provide holistic whole health solutions for all pet parents, complete and apply ongoing training programs to maintain a high level of expertise in the role, and provide an outstanding guest experience by actively engaging with guests in the recommendation and selection of merchandise and services in accordance with their identified needs.
