Canine Behavior Specialist & Trainer — Lead Dog Training

Petparadiseresort; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Day Camp access

Pet Boarding for 30 days

DailyPay

VetCare Discount

Adoption Assistance

Fitness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Health/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Pet Paradise is a full-service pet care destination offering resort-style care, grooming, veterinary services, and overnight boarding. The Canine Behavior Specialist identifies desired behaviors and develops training plans to meet the needs of pets and their parents.

As a Canine Behavior Specialist, you will train and certify other staff, consult with customers about behavioral concerns, and implement plans addressing issues such as aggression, separation anxiety, and hyperactivity across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years industry-related experience and/or training.
• Pet Trainer Certification required.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of time.
• Advanced knowledge of dog training techniques and animal behavior.
• Strong communication, dog handling, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to handle a variety of dogs safely.
• Pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Consult with customers about behavioral concerns and training needs of pets and pet parents.
• Develop suitable training plans focusing on problem areas, including aggression, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, and biting.
• Teach dogs to obey basic commands using varied techniques suited to each dog.
• Educate pet parents on methods to enforce and maintain learned behaviors.
• Examine progress of each dog and provide regular updates to pet parents.
• Promote, demonstrate, and offer dog training programs to pet parents.
• Answer customer questions regarding training, behavioral issues, and pricing.
• Travel to Pet Paradise locations training other staff on techniques.
• Contact customers to schedule training appointments and verify bookings.

Skills

Dog training

Animal behavior

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pet Trainer Certification

Job description

Pet Paradise is a full-service pet care destination offering resort-style care, grooming, veterinary services, and overnight boarding. The Canine Behavior Specialist identifies desired behaviors and develops training plans to meet the needs of pets and their parents.

As a Canine Behavior Specialist, you will train and certify other staff, consult with customers about behavioral concerns, and implement plans addressing issues such as aggression, separation anxiety, and hyperactivity across