Dog Trainer
About The Position
Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us! Pet care is a journey. Welcome to your destination! We are Destination Pet, a nationwide company founded in 2016 by a team of professionals who have more than a century of combined experience and innovation in the pet services industry. These services include everything from day care to boarding, training to grooming, and home care to veterinary care. Be it through our top-of-the-line veterinary services, or by introducing our customers’ pet to a new standard of training and day care, our mission is simple: Elevate the love and lives of pet families. We are looking to add a Dog Trainer to our team at Wet Nose and Wagging Tails
Requirements
- Must be a pet fanatic – pets are part of our family!
- One year of professional dog training experience required.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Training certification preferred.
- CGC Evaluator, AKC Evaluator.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
