Experienced Professional Dog Trainer

Arcadian Canine; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadian Canine is seeking dog trainers to join our Portland team, focusing on private in-home lessons. Trainers will help clients improve obedience and behavior with their dogs through practical training. Ideal candidates will have 1+ year of experience, excellent communication skills, and be comfortable working independently while following established training protocols.

Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $85,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional dog training experience.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and the Arcadian team.
• Comfortable working with a variety of breeds and behavior challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead private, in-home dog training lessons.
• Build and follow practical training plans.
• Coach clients for successful training between sessions.

Skills

Professional dog training experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Comfortable with various dog breeds

Job description

Arcadian Canine is hiring dog trainers to join our growing Portland team. This role is primarily focused on private, in-home lessons throughout the Portland Metro area, helping clients build obedience, improve behavior, and learn how to lead their dogs with calm, clear, and consistent guidance. We are looking for trainers who are skilled with dogs, excellent with people, and strong communicators. Trainers should be reliable, organized, and comfortable working independently while following Arcadian Canine’s systems and training standards. (Board and train opportunities may be available for qualified trainers, but they are not required.)

Responsibilities

• Lead private, in-home dog training lessons with clients and their dogs throughout the Portland Metro area.
• Build and follow practical training plans based on each dog’s needs, behavior, and owner goals.
• Coach clients clearly so they can continue the training successfully between sessions.
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and proactively with clients and the Arcadian team.
• Work with a variety of dogs, including puppies, small breeds, large breeds, reactive dogs, and behavior cases.
• Use training tools appropriately, including food rewards, leash work, prong collars, and e-collars when suitable.
• Complete lesson notes, updates, and internal documentation on time while following Arcadian Canine systems and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional dog training experience.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and the Arcadian team, including clear updates, timely responses, and professional follow-through.
• Comfortable working with a variety of breeds, sizes, ages, and behavior challenges.
• Confident using a balanced training approach, including rewards, leash work, prong collars, and e-collars when appropriate.
• Reliable, organized, punctual, and able to manage an independent schedule.
• Comfortable driving to appointments throughout the Portland metro area.
• Open to feedback, continued education, and growing with the team.

Compensation

$50,000-85,000 per year.