Full-Time Dog Behavior & Obedience Trainer

11 Recruitment; Northern Beaches; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Waggle House in North Curl Curl, NSW 2099, is seeking a full-time Dog Handler or Trainer to join a dynamic team. The role involves assessing canine behaviour, planning and delivering structured training programs, and coaching owners to reinforce training outside sessions.

You will lead group and individual sessions, teach core obedience commands, manage progress records and ensure animal welfare throughout training. remuneration aligns with market rates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Dog Handler or Trainer.
• Strong knowledge of canine behaviour, learning principles and obedience training.
• Confident and safe dog handling skills across different breeds, sizes and temperaments.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to coach owners clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assess each dog's temperament, behaviour, training history and learning needs before developing an appropriate training approach.
• Develop individualised dog training plans with clear behavioural and obedience goals, training methods and progression points.
• Conduct structured one-on-one and group dog training sessions using positive, reward-based and humane techniques.
• Teach core obedience and practical behaviours including sit, stay, recall, loose-lead walking, focus and impulse control.
• Train dogs to respond to verbal commands, hand signals and cues in controlled settings and distract environments.
• Identify unwanted behaviours and implement behaviour-modification strategies within trainer’s scope.
• Monitor progress against goals and modify training techniques or sessions if required.
• Coach dog owners in correct handling and practice techniques for home reinforcement.
• Provide owners with feedback, instructions and follow-up exercises.
• Maintain accurate records of training objectives, session outcomes and progress.

Skills

Dog handling

Dog training

Canine behaviour

Positive reinforcement

Communication

Record-keeping

Teamwork

Job description

Waggle House in North Curl Curl, NSW 2099, is seeking a full-time Dog Handler or Trainer to join a dynamic team. The role involves assessing canine behaviour, planning and delivering structured training programs, and coaching owners to reinforce training outside sessions.

You will lead group and individual sessions, teach core obedience commands, manage progress records and ensure animal welfare throughout training. remuneration aligns with market rates.