Dog Trainer (Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet, LLC; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Health Benefits

401K

Discounted Pet Insurance

DailyPay access

Job summary

Destination Pet LLC is seeking a Dog Trainer for Mutty Paws Academy to join a team focused on elevating pet care. You will design training plans, teach commands, and mentor pet parents on behavior and consistency in daily routines.

Role requires at least one year of professional dog training, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings/weekends. Compensation includes hourly pay plus commission, health benefits, 401K, and daily wage access.

Qualifications

• Must be a pet fanatic – pets are part of our family.
• One year of professional dog training experience required.
• Training certification preferred.
• Knowledge of various dog commands and breeds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Create a training plan for the dog.
• Teach commands to the dog and pet parent.
• Be patient with a stubborn dog.
• Teach pet parents about dog behavior.
• Understand a pet parent’s needs.
• Work with the pet parent to teach them about their dog.
• Teach pet parents how to reinforce good behavior.
• Listen to pet parent concerns.
• Performs add-on services as needed.
• Follows procedures for the safe handling of all pets.

Skills

Dog training experience

Knowledge of dog commands

Effective communication

CGC/AKC evaluator

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

Pet care is a journey. Welcome to your destination!We are Destination Pet, a nationwide company founded in 2016 by a team of professionals who have more than a century of combined experience and innovation in the pet services industry. These services include everything from day care to boarding, training to grooming, and home care to veterinary care. Be it through our top-of-the-line veterinary services, or by introducing our customers’ pet to a new standard of training and day care, our mission is simple: Elevate the love and lives of pet families.

We are looking to add a Dog Trainer to our team at Mutty Paws Academy.

REPORTS TO: General Manager

PAY: $18.00-$20.00/hour DOE + 8% commission

Perks: Full Time Health Benefits, 401K and Discounted Pet Insurance

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CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):

• Create a training plan for the dog.
• Teach commands to the dog and pet parent.
• Be patient with a stubborn dog.
• Teach pet parents about dog behavior.
• Understand a pet parent’s needs.
• Work with the pet parent to teach them about their dog.
• Teach pet parents how to reinforce good behavior.
• Listen to pet parent concerns.
• Performs add-on services as needed.
• Follows procedures for the safe handling of all pets.

REQUIREMENTS:

Expertise & Experience:

• Must be a pet fanatic – pets are part of our family!
• One year of professional dog training experience required.
• Training certification preferred.
• Knowledge of various dog commands.
• Knowledge of different dog breeds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to identify pet behavioral issues.
• Ability to create a plan of action for pet parents.
• CGC Evaluator, AKC Evaluator.

Physical:

• Must be able to work evenings and weekends
• Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
• Comfortable handling dogs of all breeds and sizes
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
• Other duties as assigned

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

At Destination Pet, we’re all about creating a workplace that’s bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don’t play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we’re throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?