Canine Behavior Specialist & Trainer – Travel & Perks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Pet Day Camp – Bring you

30 Days of Complimentary Pet Boarding

On-demand pay with DailyPay

Discounted Veterinary Care and Groomin

Dog/Cat Adoption Assistance

Fitness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Pet Paradise is seeking a Canine Behavior Specialist to assess and improve dogs’ behavior, designing personalized training plans for pets and their families. You will educate pet parents, demonstrate training methods, and tailor plans to each dog's personality across our locations.

Ideal candidates bring advanced dog training knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel to multiple resort locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of related experience and/or training.
• Pet Trainer Certification required.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of travel.
• Advanced knowledge of dog training techniques and animal behavior.
• Ability to pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Consult with customers to discuss behavioral concerns and training needs of pets and pet parents.
• Develop training plans focusing on 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.
• 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

Animal behavior

Communication

Problem-solving

Dog handling

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pet Trainer Certification

Job description

Pet Paradise is seeking a Canine Behavior Specialist to assess and improve dogs’ behavior, designing personalized training plans for pets and their families. You will educate pet parents, demonstrate training methods, and tailor plans to each dog's personality across our locations.

Ideal candidates bring advanced dog training knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel to multiple resort locations.