Apprentice Dog Trainer/dog Walker

1 day ago

Winnipeg, Canada Pliant Pack Positive Dog Training Inc. Full time

**Apprentice Trainer/Dog Walker**

This is a position that can become what you make of it, with ample opportunities and resources to take your passion for animals and create a fulfilling career helping dogs and their owners on a daily basis. It is fast paced job that requires a calm and confident temperament, time management skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills and the ability to work efficiently and productively alone while maintaining good communication with the rest of the team.

This position consists of a few roles:
Dog Walking: Driving to clients houses, walking and implementing individualized training plans for the dog, taking photos and videos of the dog's work, utilizing a system to sign services in and out, and completing daily reports. Shifts over 5 hours receive a 30 minute paid break, driving time is paid.

Assisting Training Sessions: Write notes and assist a certified trainer in a personalized training session for a client, write out the training plan created by the trainer.

Assisting Classes: Help a certified trainer offer coaching and feedback to clients, demonstrate exercises, and manage a group class.

Administrative Work (optional): Once trained, there are some shifts available for dedicated staff to be able to write notes, create report cards or input data in at-home shifts.

Training is in-person with coaching from experienced dog trainers. Employees will not be working on their own until completing a provided pet first aid course and proving their abilities to our training team. This position has a steep learning curve and is not a good fit for anyone who is anxious or uneasy around large, loud, or energetic dogs. As dog trainers, we work with dogs with a variety of behavioural issues.
- A reliable vehicle and drivers license
- Minimum 1 year experience in the pet industry (fostering, volunteering, dog daycare, pet store, work with wildlife, horse experience, etc.)
- Weekday availability
- Efficient communication skills
- Good organization skills
- An abundance of patience for both animals and humans
**Starting Wage**: $14/hour
- If you are a good fit for this position, perform a good quality of work and commitment to the dogs and the team, there are opportunities for salaried positions including paid vacation time, options for additional commission based work, and hourly wages surpassing $20/hour._

**Benefits**:After 3 months if consistently working 20 hours per week

**Additional Benefits**:

- **Access to 20+ online classes for further education in the field**:

- **Access to written content for further education in the field**:

- **The ability to work from home for a portion of hours**:

- **Potential for boarding dogs at your home for additional work**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

**Salary**: From $14.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Commission pay
- Overtime pay
- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all provincial health orders, as well as implementing our own mask and sanitizing policies.

**Experience**:

- animal related: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

- drivers license (required)
Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)

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