Canine Behavior Lead & Enrichment Specialist

Faithful Friends, Inc; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Faithful Friends, Inc in New Castle, Delaware is seeking a Canine Behavior Supervisor to evaluate shelter dogs and implement behavior modifications. The role involves overseeing training for the canine care team, creating behavior plans, and making recommendations for dog placements.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in animal behavior, extensive experience in canine training, and strong communication skills. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in canine training and behavior modification.
• National certification in force-free training is a plus.
• Strong communication skills for teaching and promoting teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and evaluate shelter dog behavior and make placement recommendations.
• Develop behavior modification and enrichment plans for individual dogs.
• Monitor the emotional and physical needs of the dog population.

Skills

Canine training

Positive reinforcement techniques

Effective communication

Canine behavior understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in animal behavior or related field

Job description

Faithful Friends, Inc in New Castle, Delaware is seeking a Canine Behavior Supervisor to evaluate shelter dogs and implement behavior modifications. The role involves overseeing training for the canine care team, creating behavior plans, and making recommendations for dog placements.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in animal behavior, extensive experience in canine training, and strong communication skills. A competitive compensation package is offered.