Canine Behavior Specialist & Trainer | Travel & Perks

Pet Paradise; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Day Camp Complimentary

30 Days of Complimentary Pet Boarding

DailyPay

Vet Care & Grooming Discounts

Dog/Cat Adoption Assistance

Fitness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Pet Paradise is seeking a Canine Behavior Specialist to identify desired behaviors and develop tailored training plans for dogs based on the needs of both pets and their owners. You will educate clients on effective methods, teach commands, and train other staff across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include consulting with clients, creating personalized plans, measuring progress, and promoting training programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years industry related experience and/or training.
• Pet Trainer Certification required.
• Ability to travel as needed (Up to 20% of travel across resort locations/regions).
• Advanced knowledge of dog training techniques and animal behavior.
• Strong communication, dog handling, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to handle a variety of dogs (sizes and breeds) safely.
• Ability to pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Consult with customers to discuss behavioral concerns and training needs of pets and pet parents.
• Develop suitable training plans, focusing on and resolving problem areas, including aggression, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, and biting.
• Teach dogs to obey basic commands using various training techniques that are best suited to each dog’s personality and attributes.
• Educate pet parents on appropriate training methods to enforce and maintain behaviors and skills learned during training sessions.
• Examine the progress of each dog and provide regular progress updates to pet parents.
• Promote, demonstrate, and offer dog training programs to pet parents.
• Answer customer questions regarding training, behavioral issues, and pricing for training services.
• Travel throughout Pet Paradise locations training other employees on dog training techniques.
• Contact customers to schedule training appointments and verify bookings.

Skills

Dog training

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Pet Trainer Certification

Job description

Pet Paradise is seeking a Canine Behavior Specialist to identify desired behaviors and develop tailored training plans for dogs based on the needs of both pets and their owners. You will educate clients on effective methods, teach commands, and train other staff across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include consulting with clients, creating personalized plans, measuring progress, and promoting training programs.