Dog Trainer/ Dog Handler

Yosh; Al Nahyan; On-site; AED 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yosh in Abu Dhabi seeks a dedicated Dog Trainer to join our private hospitality team. The role focuses on training dogs of varying sizes and temperaments within a high-end private environment, prioritising welfare and safety.

You will implement structured training, daily care and safe handling across the estate and residence, coordinating with household staff. Relevant experience in estate, kennel, training or security settings is preferred and discretion is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience training dogs in a professional estate, kennel, training or security setting.
• Solid understanding of canine body language and positive reinforcement.
• Discretion and professionalism required for private environments.
• Ability to follow structured care plans and SOPs.
• Physically capable of handling dogs of varying sizes and energy levels.

Responsibilities

• Train all dogs to meet welfare and safety standards.
• Safely handle and control dogs within the residence, estate grounds and at external locations.
• Provide daily care including feeding, grooming, structured exercise and enrichment.
• Support and reinforce structured training programmes under senior trainers.
• Maintain confidential records of behaviour, health observations and training progress.
• Ensure kennels, living areas and transport equipment are kept to high hygiene standards.
• Coordinate veterinary appointments, vaccinations, grooming visits and specialist care as required.
• Prepare dogs for travel, guest interaction, or formal household occasions.
• Collaborate with household staff and estate management; weekend/evening flexibility.

Skills

Canine training

Canine behavior knowledge

Discretion & professionalism

Communication skills

Physical fitness & handling

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Dog Trainer to join our private hospitality team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong passion for canine welfare, experience Training dogs of varying sizes and temperaments, and a professional, discreet approach suited to a high-end private environment.

You will be responsible for the training, daily care, safe handling of the Dogs, ensuring exceptional standards of welfare, safety, and presentation at all times.

This position is open to applicants from all backgrounds and is gender neutral.

Key Responsibilities for Private Hospitality Dog Trainer/ Handler Role

• Training of all dogs

• Safely handle and control dogs within the private residence, estate grounds, and at external locations, ensuring public safety and animal welfare.

• Provide daily care including feeding, grooming, structured exercise, enrichment activities, and monitoring of health and behaviour.

• Support and reinforce structured training programmes under the guidance of senior trainers or behaviour specialists where required.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of behaviour, health observations, feeding schedules, and training progress.

• Ensure kennels, living areas, transport crates, and equipment are maintained to high hygiene and operational standards.

• Coordinate veterinary appointments, vaccinations, grooming visits, and specialist care as required, ensuring treatments are administered correctly.

• Prepare dogs for travel, guest interaction, or formal household occasions when necessary.

• Work collaboratively with household staff and estate management to meet operational needs, including flexibility for weekends and occasional evenings.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience Training dogs in a professional, estate, kennel, training, or security environment is desirable.

• Strong understanding of canine behavior, body language, and positive reinforcement training methods.

• High level of discretion and professionalism suitable for a private hospitality environment.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to follow structured care plans and standard operating procedures.

• Physically capable of managing dogs of varying sizes and energy levels, including safe restraint when necessary.