Dog Trainer

Tyson And Friends Llc; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Dog Stop Centreville is seeking a passionate Professional Dog Trainer to join our busy facility offering daycare, boarding, grooming, and more. The ideal candidate will train dogs of various breeds and temperaments using positive methods, while educating owners on at-home practices.

You will develop customized training plans, conduct assessments, and collaborate with the care team to reinforce consistent training across services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Professional dog training experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site training sessions for dogs enrolled in our programs and outside training clients.

Skills

Dog training

Canine behavior

Communication skills

Patience & reliability

Education

CPDT-KA

KPA-CTP

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Join Our Pack!

The Dog Stop Centreville is looking for a passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced Professional Dog Trainer to join our team!

We are a busy, full-service dog care facility offering daycare, boarding, grooming, and more. We're looking to expand our services by bringing an experienced trainer on-site to help dogs and their owners build stronger relationships through positive, effective training.

Our ideal candidate is confident working with dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments and has a genuine passion for canine behavior and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site training sessions for dogs enrolled in our programs and outside training clients.
• Develop individualized training plans based on each dog's needs, temperament, and learning abilities.
• Teach basic and advanced obedience, leash manners, impulse control, socialization, and appropriate behaviors.
• Conduct behavioral assessments and identify training opportunities.
• Communicate with pet parents about their dog's progress, training goals, and techniques they can practice at home.
• Collaborate with our daycare, boarding, and management teams to reinforce consistent training practices.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and structured training environment.
• Document training progress and provide feedback to clients.

Qualifications

• Professional dog training experience required.
• Strong understanding of canine body language, behavior, and learning theory.
• Experience working with different breeds, sizes, and behavioral challenges.
• Ability to independently manage training sessions and develop effective training plans.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Patience, reliability, professionalism, and a genuine love for dogs.
• Professional training certifications (CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, or equivalent) are preferred but not required.
• Experience in a daycare, boarding, or kennel environment is a plus.

What We Offer

• An established facility with an existing customer base and opportunities to grow your training clientele.
• Dedicated on-site space for training sessions.
• Opportunities to collaborate with an experienced animal care team.
• A supportive, dog-loving work environment.
• Flexible scheduling opportunities.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who doesn't just teach dogs to sit and stay, but understands the why behind their behaviors. Someone who can educate pet parents, work confidently with different personalities, and help us create a positive training experience for every dog.