Casual Dog Trainer — Training & Pet Care in Retail

Petbarn; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pet specialty retailer in South Africa is seeking a friendly Dog Trainer for casual work. Responsibilities include delivering dog training classes and onboarding in retail training. Ideal candidates will have a passion for animal behaviour, strong customer service skills, and the ability to communicate with clients of all pet experience levels. This role requires physical fitness to handle dogs of all sizes and may include carrying items up to 20kg.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal behaviour training is highly regarded.
• Reliable and determined to meet high standards.
• Flexibility to work autonomously and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dog training classes and one-on-one training.
• Participate in retail training and store procedures.
• Comply with animal welfare and ethics guidelines.

Skills

Passion for animal behaviour

Positive reinforcement-based training experience

Public speaking and presentation experience

Strong customer service orientation

Ability to work within a team

Education

Animal studies qualifications

Job description

A leading pet specialty retailer in South Africa is seeking a friendly Dog Trainer for casual work. Responsibilities include delivering dog training classes and onboarding in retail training. Ideal candidates will have a passion for animal behaviour, strong customer service skills, and the ability to communicate with clients of all pet experience levels. This role requires physical fitness to handle dogs of all sizes and may include carrying items up to 20kg.