Guide Dog Training Apprentice - Hands-On Program

DOGS; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full dental and vision insurance

Competitive medical coverage

Life insurance policy

Retirement plan match

Campus fitness center access

Chef-prepared lunches on campus

Paid time off (12-20 days)

14 paid holidays

Job summary

Dogs Inc in Palmetto, FL invites applicants to join its Guide Dog Apprenticeship program. The role focuses on conditioning and maintaining guide dog behaviors, client instruction, and detailed record-keeping within a three-phase, year-long framework.

Candidates should be prepared to perform daily animal care, training route transport, on-campus demos, and collaborative teamwork with program staff; strong reliability and physical fitness are essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports.
• Ability to speak effectively before the public and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Feed and exercise animals and provide grooming daily.
• Transport dogs daily to training routes or events.
• Provide demos on and off campus to educate the public on the Guide Dog process.
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness to perform duties.
• Communicate with program staff and volunteers to support dog needs.
• Interact with the public to share information about service dogs and Dogs Inc.
• Maintain reliability and strong attendance.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Report writing

Public speaking

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Team communication

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

International Working Dog Registry

ProVet database

Job description

Dogs Inc in Palmetto, FL invites applicants to join its Guide Dog Apprenticeship program. The role focuses on conditioning and maintaining guide dog behaviors, client instruction, and detailed record-keeping within a three-phase, year-long framework.

Candidates should be prepared to perform daily animal care, training route transport, on-campus demos, and collaborative teamwork with program staff; strong reliability and physical fitness are essential.