Canine Training and Dog Daycare Attendant

TAILored Pet Services LLC; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to 100%

Guaranteed 40 hours/week

Full-time role

Job summary

Four-Legged Fun Zone invites an experienced canine trainer to lead and expand our group class offerings while managing safe daycare play. You will design, deliver, and refine classes for clients and our daycare dogs, leveraging your hands-on experience and canine knowledge.

We reimburse approved dog-training education and offer a full-time schedule with consistent hours. This role emphasizes growth, teaching independence, and program development within a built-in client base.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience independently running and leading group dog-training classes.
• Certification welcomed but not required; practical hands-on experience is valued.
• Design and lead small group training classes for daycare clients and the public.
• Supervise safe, positive daycare playgroups with training-based enrichment.
• Deep understanding of canine body language and behavior from day one.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop group dog-training classes and workshops for daycare clients and the public.
• Supervise daycare playgroups, ensuring safety and positive interactions.
• Apply positive reinforcement and canine behavior knowledge in real-time.
• Collaborate to build and grow group classes and future training services.

Skills

Solo teaching experience

Canine behavior knowledge

Group training design

Dog daycare supervision

Clear client communication

Education

Professional dog-training education

Job description

You have professional dog-handling experience and have taught group classes, but you're ready to take your training career further.

Four-Legged Fun Zone is hiring a full-time Canine Training and Dog Daycare Attendant to manage group play and build new training classes for our clients.

WE'LL REIMBURSE UP TO 100% OF YOUR DOG-TRAINING EDUCATION!

Already certified or completed dog-training school? Your approved past education qualifies, too.

Yes, you read that right. If you've already completed approved professional dog-training education or you'd like to become a certified dog trainer, we'll reimburse you for it.

However, there is a catch! This isn't an entry-level dog-care position. We're looking for someone who already has professional dog-training experience and is ready to put it to work in a bigger way.

At a minimum, you must have at least 1 year of experience independently leading group dog-training classes—not just assisting.

What We're Looking For

• Solo Teaching Experience: At least 1 year of experience independently running and leading group dog-training classes (beyond just assisting).
• Professional dog-training certification is welcome but not required. Proven hands-on experience matters most.
• Program Builder: Design and lead small group training classes (puppy basics, confidence building, manners, etc.) for daycare clients and the public.
• Daycare Wrangler: Supervise safe, positive daycare playgroups while integrating training-based enrichment activities daily.
• Hands-On Expertise: Strong practical knowledge of canine behavior from day one.

Why Join Us?

• Guaranteed 40 Hours: $22–$24/hour base pay while working directly with our daycare dogs.
• Class Bonuses: Earn an additional $5 per enrolled student when group classes reach 3+ students. At $24/hour, a 6-student class = $54 for that teaching hour.
• Up to 100% Tuition Reimbursement: We reimburse 50% of approved dog-training education after one year and the remaining 50% after two years. Past schooling may qualify.
• Established Business: Built-in clientele, marketing, scheduling, and billing—you don't have to build a training business from scratch.
• Build Something: Help create and grow our group classes, workshops, and future training services.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Behavior Expertise: Deep understanding of canine body language, stress/arousal triggers, thresholds, and positive-reinforcement training methods.
• Group & Safety Skills: Ability to safely manage dogs of all breeds, sizes, temperaments, and play styles, including dogs up to 100 lbs.
• Off-Leash Group Experience: Proven professional experience independently managing off-leash groups of 5+ dogs.
• Situational Awareness: Ability to monitor multiple dogs, anticipate problems, and intervene appropriately before situations elevate.
• Client Skills: Strong independent decision-making and clear, professional client communication.
• Class Creation: Experience creating and marketing group dog-training classes, workshops, or events.
• Basic Requirements: 18+, safe driving record, reliable attendance for a full-time Monday–Friday schedule, and able to pass a background check.

Take the Lead — Help Build What's Next in Dog Daycare & Training

Ready for a role where your experience matters, your ideas are welcome, and you can help build a training program instead of simply stepping into someone else's?