Part-Time Dog Trainer & Fear-Free Team Mentor

Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, LLC; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid onboarding and training

Weekly pay

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution

Paid time off after 12 months

Job summary

Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, LLC in Waltham, MA is seeking a part-time Professional Dog Trainer and Team Training Specialist. The role combines hands-on dog walking with client-facing training goals and leadership in team development.

You will mentor walkers, design training plans, and reinforce force-free handling across services. Flexible weekend/ad hoc opportunities may arise; primarily weekday hours from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with on-site work in Waltham and surrounding communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional, paid dog walking experience and training experience.
• Commitment to force-free, fear-free training methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Availability Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized dog walking services using positive reinforcement.
• Develop customized training plans based on each dog's behavior and learning goals.
• Mentor new team members and onboard dog walkers.
• Maintain training records and communicate progress to clients and management.
• Collaborate on training recommendations and service plans.

Skills

Dog walking

Dog training

Positive reinforcement

Client communication

Mentoring teammates

Tools

Scheduling software

Google Workspace

Job description

Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, LLC in Waltham, MA is seeking a part-time Professional Dog Trainer and Team Training Specialist. The role combines hands-on dog walking with client-facing training goals and leadership in team development.

You will mentor walkers, design training plans, and reinforce force-free handling across services. Flexible weekend/ad hoc opportunities may arise; primarily weekday hours from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with on-site work in Waltham and surrounding communities.