Dog Trainer

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced dog trainer to conduct one-on-one and group training sessions with clients’ dogs. The dog trainer’s responsibilities include evaluating dogs’ dispositions and temperaments, providing regular progress updates to clients, and teaching clients how to reinforce good behaviour. You should also be able to answer clients’ questions regarding training, behavioural issues, and boarding. You should be patient and passionate about training dogs. Ultimately, you should have sound knowledge of various dog training techniques and demonstrate excellent communication, dog handling, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Consulting with clients to discuss behavioural concerns and training needs.
Identifying additional behavioural concerns and communicating them to clients.
Developing suitable training plans for dogs and documenting their progress.
Teaching dogs to obey basic commands using various training techniques that are best suited to each dog’s personality and attributes.
Implementing appropriate training programs to address and resolve problem areas, including aggression, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, and biting.
Ensuring that the training areas are clean and tidy.
Teaching clients appropriate training methods to enforce and maintain behaviours and
Skills learned by their dogs during training sessions.
Contacting clients to give updates, videos, photos and brief overviews of what their dog has been doing

Skills Required

High school diploma or GED.
Certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) is advantageous.
Sound knowledge of dog training techniques as well as animal behaviour and body language.
Proven experience working as a dog trainer.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong dog handling skills.
Effective communication skills.
A love for dogs.
Patient and enthusiastic

Dog Trainer

Overview

Responsibilities

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