Professional Dog Trainer

Off Leash K9 Training; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Rewarding income potential

Passion-driven career

Job summary

Off Leash K9 Training of Seattle/Tacoma is seeking a professional dog trainer to turn passion into a rewarding career. You will train dogs, interact with clients, and help promote services through community events and content creation.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, reliable, and capable of working indoors and outdoors in varying weather. You will travel locally to client sites, film sessions, and complete our 17-day training program in Virginia.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in person and via text/email.
• Local to Seattle or Tacoma or surrounding areas.
• Physically capable of handling dogs of all sizes.
• Experience with board and train programs.
• Video creation/editing experience.
• Reliable transportation (SUV preferred).
• Self-motivated and able to manage own schedule.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on dog training and handling for dogs of all breeds/sizes.
• Interact with clients to report progress and guidance.
• Promote services by visiting vets, expos, and events.
• Capture and edit training videos; drone skills a bonus.

Skills

Excellent communication

Local to Seattle/Tacoma

Physically capable

Board and train experience

Video creation/editing

Reliable transportation

Self-motivated

Respond to texts quickly

Comfort with all weather

21+ years old; references

Clean background

iPhone/internet access

Bachelor's degree preferred

Completion of OLK9 training program

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Completion of OLK9 training program

Tools

Video editing tools

Job description

Join Our Team as a Professional Dog Trainer in Washington!

Are you passionate about dogs and dream of turning that passion into a career? Are you self-motivated, disciplined, and eager to work in a dynamic, hands‑on environment? If you thrive on connecting with people, marketing yourself, and working with dogs of all breeds and sizes, we want to hear from you!

Why Off Leash K9 Training?

Off Leash K9 Training is one of the fastest-growing dog training companies in the country, and we're looking for an exceptional trainer to join our Seattle/Tacoma team. This isn't your typical 9-5 desk job—it’s an exciting, rewarding, and lucrative career opportunity for the right person.

• Flexible Work Environment – Work from home with a schedule that fits your life.
• Rewarding Income Potential – You will earn $95K+ per year.
• Passion-Driven Career – Turn your love for dogs into a fulfilling profession.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Dog Training & Handling – Work with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments.
• Client Interaction – Educate and communicate effectively with clients about their dogs' training progress.
• Community – Promote our services by visiting local vets, attending expos, and participating in events.
• Content Creation – Capture and edit short training videos (bonus if you have drone skills!).
• Versatile Work Environment – Train indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions and locations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent communication skills – both in person and via text/email.
• Local to Seattle or Tacoma or surrounding areas.
• Physically capable of handling dogs of all sizes.
• Comfortable bringing at least one "board and train" dog into your home.
• Experience with video creation/editing.
• Reliable transportation (SUV required–can discuss).
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to manage your own schedule.
• Ability to respond to texts within 3 hours.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• Over 21 years old with personal and professional references.
• Clean background/criminal record.
• iPhone and internet access.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Completion of our 17-day training program & testing at the OLK9 Training Facility in Virginia.

What a Day in the Life Looks Like:

• Hands-on training with dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
• Working directly with clients to help them achieve their training goals.
• Local traveling.
• Engaging in ongoing education and skill development.
• Filming, editing, and posting content to showcase your training success.
• Managing your schedule and ensuring top-tier client service.

Off Leash K9 Training of Seattle/Tacoma is excited to welcome you!