Dog Behaviour Officer: Rehab & Rehoming Lead

Dogs Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dogs Trust Basildon is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Officer to assess and design behavioural rehabilitation for dogs joining our centres. You will lead assessments and design training plans to improve each dog's chances of rehoming, while supporting adopters during the process and beyond.

You will monitor progress, maintain records, and supervise colleagues delivering behaviour plans. A thorough knowledge of dog behaviour, clear communication, and sensitivity are essential to help Dogs Trust

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of dog behaviour and welfare.
• Experience writing and implementing training and behaviour modification programmes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle delicate situations sensitively.
• Experience handling dogs with challenging behaviour.
• Passionate and committed to Dogs Trust.

Responsibilities

• Assess the behaviour of dogs before entry and during stay to identify needs.
• Design and implement Behaviour Modification Programmes and training plans to aid rehoming.
• Oversee and support the implementation of plans by colleagues.
• Monitor progress and maintain detailed records of each dog.

Skills

Dog behaviour knowledge

Behaviour modification

Communication

Record keeping

Job description

Dogs Trust Basildon is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Officer to assess and design behavioural rehabilitation for dogs joining our centres. You will lead assessments and design training plans to improve each dog's chances of rehoming, while supporting adopters during the process and beyond.

You will monitor progress, maintain records, and supervise colleagues delivering behaviour plans. A thorough knowledge of dog behaviour, clear communication, and sensitivity are essential to help Dogs Trust