Dog training is a career that combines knowledge of animal behavior with practical teaching skills. Patience, consistency, and excellent communication skills (both verbal and nonverbal) help a trainer to effectively teach their canine and human clients. Dog Trainers help dog owners train their dogs.
A few of the main duties of a our dog trainers are identifying problem behaviors, teaching the owner methods to train their dog, developing a long-term plan to help control the dog, and creating a welcoming environment. They also have to understand the owner and dog's needs.
Duties And Responsibilities
Our Dog Trainer's responsibilities include evaluating dogs' dispositions and temperaments, providing regular progress updates to clients, and teaching clients how to reinforce good behavior. You should also be able to answer clients' questions regarding training, behavioral issues, boarding, and pricing.
This job generally requires the ability to do the following work:
Operant conditioning
Positive reinforcement
Clicker training
Hand signals
Voice commands
Reward systems
Our trainers use the above techniques to teach new or improved behavior. They will also examine the progress of the dog and advise owners on how best to reinforce these teaching methods at home. You will need to be sensitive to the needs of the owner and be able to make them aware of the important role they play in the ongoing training of their dog.
Daily Duties & Responsibilities Include:
Working w/Dogs:
Learning and recognizing dog behaviors
Working individually to accomplish tasks with dogs in real life situations away from the facility
Working as a team and accomplishing goals through consistent training and communication
Putting on and taking off collars and leashes
Properly attaching and charging GPS collars for dogs
Feeding dogs according to respective schedules
Taking the dogs outside to use the bathroom multiple times per day
Giving medication to dogs as instructed
Bathing dogs when necessary
Updating clients on their dog’s progress in a timely manner set forth by the company
Ensuring dogs are secured when unsupervised
Customer Interaction:
Working one on one with individual owners and their dogs in private lessons
Updating clients on their dog’s progress in a timely manner set forth by the company policy (Board and Trains)
Helping and participating in events, shows, or other marketing campaigns as an OLK9 employee
Scheduling appointments appropriately as outlined in the standard operating procedures
Interacting and engaging with clients/potential clients via phone, email, and/or messaging, in a timely and professional manner
Administrative tasks:
Inventory cleaning supplies, e-collars, leashes, medical supplies, contact points
Closing facility at the end of the day. Setting the alarm system appropriately and ensuring all areas are secured
Maintaining accountability of assigned equipment
Maintain log book for medicine
Maintain log book for food
Using computers, phones, cameras and other technology to document individual dog progress
Learning, implementing and reinforcing training methods taught by Off-Leash K9 Training
Read and understand policies set forth by Off-Leash K9 Training - Colorado
Filling out Information sheets, contracts, payment forms, cancellation forms thoroughly
Facility Maintenance:
Cleaning up immediately after any dog messes
Cleaning and sanitizing dog kennels, the kennel room and training rooms
Cleaning and sanitizing equipment throughout the facility
Cleaning up common areas including: Bathrooms, Consultation desks, office, trash, maintenance closets etc
Qualifications include:
A passion for dogs
A high level of customer service
Ability to communicate effectively with clients
Ability to work well with any type of dog
Professionalism with clients and coworkers
Reliable and Dependable
Confidence in your ability to train and communicate with dogs, clients, and co-workers
A positive attitude
Excellent time management skills
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
A willingness to learn
Ability to multitask by working with several different dogs
Patience and understanding
An ability to use and understand computers, phones, and cameras
Excellent written and verbal skills
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Working Conditions
Dog trainers work independently or in collaboration with other dog trainers. Trainers work from our facilities, local parks, various storefronts, and occasionally at a Clients home.
Due to overnight services, Dog trainers work flexible hours to suit their clients' and dog needs. This includes working nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
Working with dogs is a messy business. It is guaranteed that you will have to clean up after the dogs. Working outside is a must and you will experience muddy pups, wet and dirty paws, drool, and excrement. Almost daily, your hands and clothes will get dirty.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
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