Private Household Dog Trainer - Obedience & Behaviour

YOSH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

YOSH in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced dog trainer to join a private household team, delivering bespoke training programmes focusing on obedience, socialisation and behaviour support for family dogs and guest animals.

You will work closely with household staff, design tailored plans, monitor progress, report in writing and maintain humane, reward-based methods at all times. The role requires patience, excellent animal handling skills, and a discreet approach suitable for a private residence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in dog training, behaviour consultation or related role within private households, kennels, or professional training settings.
• Proven knowledge of positive reinforcement, reward-based training methods and up-to-date understanding of canine ethology.
• Experience with behaviour modification for common issues such as reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding and fear-based responses.
• Good observational and report-writing skills with ability to produce clear training plans.
• Calm, patient and confident manner when working with dogs and people; able to remain composed in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver tailored training programmes for dogs of all ages and breeds, including basic obedience, loose-lead walking and advanced commands as required by the employer.
• Assess canine behaviour, identify triggers for unwanted behaviours, and implement positive evidence-based behaviour modification strategies.
• Provide one-to-one and group training sessions for family members and household staff, teaching handling techniques and consistent reward systems.
• Develop structured socialisation plans for puppies and newly introduced dogs to ensure confident behaviour around people, other animals, and home environments.
• Prepare concise training plans, progress reports, and written guidance with step-by-step daily reinforcement instructions.
• Support day-to-day care of dogs including supervised exercise, enrichment activities, grooming assistance and liaison with veterinary professionals.
• Maintain safe handling practices and humane reward-based methods at all times; avoid aversive techniques.
• Assist with transport of dogs to external appointments and ensure secure travel arrangements.
• Manage and maintain training equipment, toys, and supplies; report replenishment needs.

Skills

Dog training

Behaviour consultation

Positive reinforcement

Observation & reporting

Calm and patient demeanor

Job description

YOSH in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced dog trainer to join a private household team, delivering bespoke training programmes focusing on obedience, socialisation and behaviour support for family dogs and guest animals.

You will work closely with household staff, design tailored plans, monitor progress, report in writing and maintain humane, reward-based methods at all times. The role requires patience, excellent animal handling skills, and a discreet approach suitable for a private residence.