Guide Dog Training Apprentice — Hands-On Impact

Dogs Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly workplace

Job summary

Dogs Inc. seeks a dedicated guide dog apprentice to support training, care, and client instruction. The role involves daily animal care, transport to training events, and public demonstrations of the guide dog process.

The apprentice will work closely with program directors and canine care teams while progressing through a three-phase program. Candidates should have a four-year college degree preferred, with experience in positive reinforcement animal training advantageous.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree preferred.
• Experience in positive reinforcement animal training preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and maintain reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Feed and exercise animals and provide grooming daily.
• Transport dogs to training routes or events.
• Conduct demos on and off campus to educate the public on the guide dog process.
• Maintain high physical fitness to perform duties.
• Record animal health, diet, behavior and training progress.
• Observe animals to detect illness requiring medical care.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Assist with matching handlers to dogs and supporting clients during training.

Skills

Positive reinforcement training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Dogs Inc. seeks a dedicated guide dog apprentice to support training, care, and client instruction. The role involves daily animal care, transport to training events, and public demonstrations of the guide dog process.

The apprentice will work closely with program directors and canine care teams while progressing through a three-phase program. Candidates should have a four-year college degree preferred, with experience in positive reinforcement animal training advantageous.