Dog Behavior & Training Expert

Petparadiseresort; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet Day Camp access

Pet Boarding perks (30 days)

On-demand pay DailyPay

Discounted Veterinary Care & Grooming

Pet adoption assistance

Fitness reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Pet Paradise is seeking a Canine Behavior Specialist to identify desired behaviors and develop training plans that improve dogs' behavior for both pets and their families. The role includes teaching commands, educating owners, and training staff across multiple resort locations.

You will travel up to 20% across locations, consult with clients, and provide progress updates while promoting training programs and ensuring safety for dogs of all sizes and temperaments.

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 the time across resort locations.
• Advanced knowledge of dog training techniques and animal behavior.
• Excellent communication, dog handling, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to handle a variety of dogs safely.
• Ability to pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Consult with customers to discuss behavioral concerns and training needs.
• 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

Communication

Dog behavior knowledge

Customer education

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pet Paradise is seeking a Canine Behavior Specialist to identify desired behaviors and develop training plans that improve dogs' behavior for both pets and their families. The role includes teaching commands, educating owners, and training staff across multiple resort locations.

You will travel up to 20% across locations, consult with clients, and provide progress updates while promoting training programs and ensuring safety for dogs of all sizes and temperaments.