Dog Trainer & Kennel Technician — Hands-On Growth

TLG Staffing; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TLG Staffing is seeking a Dog Trainer / Kennel Technician in Oakland Park, FL to support daily kennel operations while gaining hands‑on training in obedience, behavior modification, and specialty skills for a range of dogs.

You’ll work with a small team to care for dogs, document progress, and help prepare dogs for everyday owners and law‑enforcement partnerships. No formal dog training certification is required if you have hands‑on animal experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in kennel, veterinary clinic, shelter, or animal care with 20+ dogs (4+ years preferred).
• Background as Vet Tech, Vet Assistant, Kennel Attendant, Groomer, or Dog Trainer is a plus.
• Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily hands‑on care for dogs: feeding, cleaning, health monitoring, kennel upkeep.
• Assist with obedience training, behavior modification, and specialized skill work.
• Support training prep for dogs headed to public clients and law enforcement placements.
• Track and document behavior, progress, and training outcomes.
• Safely handle dogs of varying sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized facility.
• Build trust‑based relationships with animals to improve training outcomes.
• Collaborate with a small team to grow canine handling and training skills.

Skills

Animal care

Kennel operations

Dog handling

Training support

Team player

Job description

TLG Staffing is seeking a Dog Trainer / Kennel Technician in Oakland Park, FL to support daily kennel operations while gaining hands‑on training in obedience, behavior modification, and specialty skills for a range of dogs.

You’ll work with a small team to care for dogs, document progress, and help prepare dogs for everyday owners and law‑enforcement partnerships. No formal dog training certification is required if you have hands‑on animal experience.