Professional Dog Trainer

Off-Leash K9 Training LLC; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Off Leash K9 Training LLC is seeking Professional Dog Trainers for the Central Coast area, including Ventura and Santa Barbara. The role blends hands-on training with marketing duties, calls to vets, and event exposure to grow the business. Training is hands-on and rewards are tied to lessons and board-and-train completions.

Earn $62k–$78k+ annually working from home with flexibility. Must be physically capable of handling various dog breeds and willing to travel across the Central Coast in all

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal communication skills for client and prospective client interaction.
• Must reside in or around the Central Coast area close to Ventura and Santa Barbara.
• Physically able to handle, maintain, and train a variety of dog breeds.
• Ability to complete paperwork/data entry in a timely fashion.
• Must successfully complete OLK9 Training Facility program in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Make calls to local veterinarians.
• Attend expos and events to market the business.
• Conduct dog training lessons and board-and-train programs.
• Prepare, shoot, create, and edit short videos (drone or iPhone).
• Handle paperwork and data entry in a timely fashion.
• Build and maintain a reliable schedule, ensuring timely and dependable service to clients.
• Travel to locations throughout the Central Coast area and work outdoors in all types of weather.

Skills

Verbal communication

Marketing

Self-motivation

Self-discipline

Video shooting/editing

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Do you have an innate passion and love for dogs? Are you a hard worker that is self‑motivated, self‑disciplined, outgoing and likes to hustle? Must like people and marketing too. You will need to make calls on local vets, attend expos and events and market yourself!

Off Leash K9 Training is one of the fastest growing companies in the country and we are looking to add at least two more Professional Dog Trainers in the Central Coast area. This position is demanding but it's also rewarding and lucrative for the right person. This opportunity is not for someone afraid of hard work and certainly not for those who want a 9‑5 desk job. This is a lifestyle – not simply a job. You are paid per lesson and for each board‑and‑train completed. The right person can easily earn $62k‑$78k+ per year working from home with a lot of flexibility and doing something you love!

Responsibilities

• Make calls to local veterinarians.
• Attend expos and events to market the business.
• Conduct dog training lessons and board‑and‑train programs.
• Prepare, shoot, create, and edit short videos (drone or iPhone).
• Handle paperwork and data entry in a timely fashion.
• Build and maintain a reliable schedule, ensuring timely and dependable service to clients.
• Travel to locations throughout the Central Coast area and work outdoors in all types of weather.

Desired Requirements

• Excellent verbal communication skills for client and prospective client interaction.
• Must reside in or around the Central Coast area close to Ventura and Santa Barbara and surrounding area.
• Physically able to handle, maintain, and train a variety of large and small dog breeds.
• Ability to safely bring at least one “board and train” dog into your home.
• Ability to shoot, create, and edit short drone (a plus+) and/or iPhone videos.
• Reliable transportation (SUV required) and willingness to work outside in all types of weather at a variety of locations.
• Be over 21 years old (desired) and have personal and professional references.
• Clean background/criminal record.
• iPhone and internet access.
• Ability to complete paperwork/data entry in a timely fashion.
• Ability to make your own schedule while being timely and dependable to clients.
• Must successfully complete our training program and testing at the OLK9 Training Facility in Virginia.
• Bachelor degree highly preferred.

Off Leash K9 Training is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or veteran status.