Dog Trainer

Off-Leash K9 Training LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Off Leash K9 Training, LLC is hiring three trainers for the Charlottesville area. This role is demanding and challenging, requiring drive to build professional relationships and achieve success.

The right candidate will train dogs, interact with the public, and drive to local appointments. A 21‑day certification process at the OLK9 Training Facility is required, with the potential for a flexible home-based schedule and strong earning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to board at least 2 dogs at your residence for 14 days at a time.
• Must reside in or around the Charlottesville area.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a smartphone.
• Must have knowledge of Social Media (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, etc.).
• Must complete a 21‑day certification process at the OLK9 Training Facility.

Responsibilities

• Handling and training small and large breeds from puppy to adult.
• Working with dogs needing behavior modification for anxiety to aggression.
• Interacting with the public in a professional manner.
• Driving to appointments in the Charlottesville area.
• Continuing education and increasing skill in training, both dogs and humans.
• Attending PR events.
• Being self‑motivated.

Skills

Dog training

Social media knowledge

Residence in Charlottesville

Reliable transportation

Smartphone

Certification completion

Job description

About the Company

Off Leash K9 Training, LLC is a rapidly growing dog-training company in the United States. We are hiring three trainers for the Charlottesville area.

Position Overview

This role is demanding and challenging. We need someone highly driven to build professional relationships and achieve success.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must reside in or around the Charlottesville area
• Must be able to board at least 2 dogs at your residence for 14 days at a time
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have a smartphone
• Must have knowledge of Social Media (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, etc.)
• Must complete a 21‑day certification process at the OLK9 Training Facility

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Handling and training small and large breeds from puppy to adult
• Working with dogs needing behavior modification for anxiety to aggression
• Interacting with the public in a professional manner
• Driving to appointments in the Charlottesville area
• Continuing education and increasing skill in training, both dogs and humans
• Attending PR events
• Being self‑motivated

Ideal Candidate

Strong work ethic, reliable, honest, and most importantly, a passion for dogs. Computer skills with the ability to create dog training videos. The ability to work during peak traffic periods during weekdays and weekends. Customer service and communication skills are essential.

Compensation and Benefits

The right person can easily earn $50‑70K/year (or more) working from home with a lot of flexibility.