Dog Trainer & Pet-Parent Coach

Destination Pet LLC; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

401K

Pet Insurance

DailyPay access

Job summary

Destination Pet LLC is seeking a dedicated Dog Trainer for our Taming the Wild team. You will create training plans, teach commands to dogs and their owners, and reinforce good behavior while addressing various behavioral needs.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of professional dog training experience. Training certification is preferred, and the role requires evening and weekend availability; CGC/AKC evaluators are a plus. Compensation includes $12.00–$14.00 per hour plus 5% commission.

Qualifications

• 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.
• CGC Evaluator and AKC Evaluator experience can be beneficial.

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 safety procedures for handling all pets.

Skills

Dog training

Dog commands

Dog breeds

Communication skills

CGC Evaluator

AKC Evaluator

Customer interaction

Education

Training certification preferred

Job description

Destination Pet LLC is seeking a dedicated Dog Trainer for our Taming the Wild team. You will create training plans, teach commands to dogs and their owners, and reinforce good behavior while addressing various behavioral needs.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of professional dog training experience. Training certification is preferred, and the role requires evening and weekend availability; CGC/AKC evaluators are a plus. Compensation includes $12.00–$14.00 per hour plus 5% commission.