Dog Training Apprentice — Launch Your Canine Career

caninecraze; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

50% off of training classes

FREE online training classes and CTC

Job summary

Canine Craze Day School is seeking an Apprentice Trainer, an entry-level position designed to introduce developing professionals to dog behavior, handling, and foundational training principles. You will work exclusively within Day School under supervision of the Training Manager and/or Assistant Training Manager.

Apprentice Trainers gain hands-on experience working with a variety of dogs while learning safe group management, proper dog-dog introductions, loose‑leash walking instruction, and

Qualifications

• Entry-level role designed to introduce developing professionals to dog behavior and training basics.
• Support under supervision of Training Manager and Assistant Training Manager.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of dogs in a Day School setting.

Responsibilities

• Help with daily training activities and safety protocols in Day School.
• Assist with dog handling, introductions, and basic impulse control exercises.
• Support senior trainers in classes and client interactions.

Skills

Dog handling

Foundational training

Reading dog body language

Impulse control

Group management

Job description

Canine Craze Day School is seeking an Apprentice Trainer, an entry-level position designed to introduce developing professionals to dog behavior, handling, and foundational training principles. You will work exclusively within Day School under supervision of the Training Manager and/or Assistant Training Manager.

Apprentice Trainers gain hands-on experience working with a variety of dogs while learning safe group management, proper dog-dog introductions, loose‑leash walking instruction, and