Professional Dog Trainer

Off-Leash K9 Training LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Off-Leash K9 Training LLC in Fort Wayne is seeking a dedicated Dog Trainer to join our team. You will promote and instruct our dog-training curriculum while ensuring a fun and safe environment for both dogs and owners.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic and passion for dogs, good computer and video editing skills, and is flexible with scheduling. With potential earnings of $50,000 to $70,000 annually based on performance, this role offers both stability and rewarding experiences.

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to enhancing communication between dog and owner.
• Ability to inspire and motivate oneself and others.
• Competency in capturing and editing dog training videos.

Responsibilities

• Promote and instruct the dog-training curriculum.
• Update Board and Train owners daily.
• Handle large dogs safely and comfortably.
• Capture and post engaging images for social media.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Honesty

Passion for dogs

Computer skills

Video editing skills

Sales experience

Marketing understanding

Job description

Job Description

As a Dog Trainer with OLK9, you will play a vital role in our dog-training family. You must genuinely be committed and interested in enhancing communication and teamwork between dog and owner while providing a fun (and safe) training environment.

Requirements

• Promote and instruct our complete dog-training curriculum
• Update Board and Train owners on a daily basis
• Regularly capture and post engaging images and videos for social media
• Regularly handle large dogs (lift, help into positions, etc.)
• Safely and comfortably work hands-on with aggression and anxiety cases
• Create engaging before/after videos comparable to those seen on our YouTube channel
• Keep 2+ dogs in your home for our 2-week Board and Train program
• Safe and reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, reliability, honesty, and a passion for dogs
• The ability to inspire and motivate yourself and others
• Computer skills and the ability to utilize Google Drive programs, Facebook, and other common software
• Camera and computer skills with the ability to capture and edit dog training videos (we teach video editing techniques, but general competency skills are required for long-term success)
• Sales and marketing experience and/or understanding

Availability

• The ability to work during peak traffic periods during week days and weekends
• A flexible schedule and the ability to chip in when workflow or your local team of trainers needs more help
• Schedule has a ton of flexibility, all while doing something you love!
• Occasional travel

Compensation

• The right person can earn $50,000 annually to start, earning upwards of $70,000 annually after year one
• Earning potential varies based on trainer’s personal drive