Dog Trainer

**Company description**

We are Vancouver Islands top trainers specializing in obedience and behaviour modification. We work with breeds of all sizes and disciplines, including the "hard to reach cases". We believe all dogs are worthy of seconds chances.

Through leadership, guidance and mutual respect we strive to make a meaningful change in every dog and owners life.

**Job description**

WE ARE HIRING

We are looking to add a new balanced trainer to our team We are passionate about rehabilitating aggressive and reactive dogs by using balanced training to give them the best life possible. We believe in creating a strong bond through leadership and mutual respect. If this sounds like a job you would be passionate about please keep reading

We are looking for someone who has a passion for dogs and animals in general, and who wants to make a difference in a dogs life. You are an empathetic, emotionally mature, driven, hard working, person with a great attitude and mindset. You’re a clear communicator who is outgoing and can work in a team or individual setting. You are personable and have the ability, or are comfortable learning the ability, to teach group and private lessons. We’re looking for someone who is strong and fit enough to keep up with aggressive dogs over 100lbs. We also require you to have your own vehicle and drivers licence and are available to work some weekends.

For the right person we are absolutely willing to train, however previous knowledge in regards to animal training is required. Any previous behavioural modification training is a bonus. The capacity to work split shifts is ideal, along with any videography, photography, or multimedia skills.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Strong work ethic, reliability, honesty, and a passion for dogs.
- The ability to inspire and motivate yourself and others
- Own a Smartphone with video capabilities and knowledge of social media platforms. Ability to post engaging daily updates/ stories on the dogs in for training
- Ability to eventually teach Private and Group Lessons
- Able to take directions, and willing adapt training approaches for the dog
- **No Positive Reinforcement ONLY Trainers**

**Operations**:Executes the daily plan set forth by management. Asks questions and voices concerns.

✔ Handling dogs of all sizes, breeds, ages, and temperaments (even those deemed aggressive by the courts)

✔ Maintaining a safe environment for dogs at all times

✔ Feeding and administering meds to dogs where necessary

✔ Making sure they have effective leadership which handling the dogs

✔ Being kind yet firm at times and willing to learn and improve their skills all the time

✔ Making sure dogs are examined daily to be healthy, well exercised, attended to, and clean

✔ Interacting with the public in a professional manner

✔ Cleaning the facility

✔ Managing their own time with regards to the dog training schedule, lessons, cleaning, and bathing

✔ Communicate with other trainers, Manager, managers and/or Owner to pass on information about each board and train dog and inform them about dog’s progress and any issues that you’ve observed with dog(s) or client(s).

✔ Taking the initiative. If you see something needing to get done, you get it done.

✔ Bathing dogs as needed

We compensate based on experience level with competitive wages, with the potential to earn additional income onto of wages. There is always room to grow within our company so we are looking for people who want to be part of a team or family, and help the company expand.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: $40,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift

**Experience**:

- dog handling (not your own): 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2021-08-31