Dog Trainer (Group Classes, Scent Work, Private Lessons)

Your dog doesn't have an obedience problem. Your dog has a job problem.

That is how we train at Scentsible K9. We help dogs regulate their nervous systems so they can learn to feel safe and understood in a human world. Regulation first, then skills.

We are a growing Treasure Valley training company. We teach group classes, scent work, tricks, puppy and obedience, and private lessons. We are hiring experienced trainers only. This is not an entry-level role and we do not train people from scratch. You should already be able to walk into a room, read a dog, and run a session with confidence.

What you will do

- Teach group classes (nose work, obedience, tricks, puppy) at our partner locations

- Run private lessons in client homes and at our sites, as you level up

- Read the dog in front of you and adjust the plan to that dog's nervous system

- Coach the human. Most of the job is teaching owners to understand their own dog

- Log every session in our trainer app and send clear homework after each one

What you need (required)

- 2+ years of hands-on dog training experience working with clients' dogs

- Proven experience with fearful, anxious, or reactive dogs

- Confident, safe handling of dogs of all sizes

- You can explain what a dog's body language is telling you, and what you would do about it

- Humane methods. We do not use pain or intimidation to train

- Clear, kind communication with owners who are often stressed

- Reliable transportation and a smartphone

- Available at least two weekday evenings or weekend slots

Nice to have

- Scent work or nose work experience (our cornerstone)

- A certification such as CPDT-KA, KPA, IAABC, or similar

- Experience teaching group classes

- Dog sports background (agility, tricks, rally, scent)

What you get

- Onboarding in our method: trainer handbook, an 11-module certification course, and shadow days before you teach solo

- A clear level path: Apprentice, Certified Trainer, Lead Trainer

- Your own calendar and a trainer app that handles scheduling and session notes

- A team that cares more about the dog than the sale

The honest part

- Evening and weekend work is the core of this job

- You will meet dogs who are scared, loud, or overwhelmed. That is who we exist for

- This is a contract role. You run your own schedule inside the classes and clients you accept

How to apply

Apply here and answer the screening questions. Tell us about one dog you helped and what changed for that dog. Include your training experience and any certifications. Applications without real training experience will not be considered.

Pay: $45.00 - $100.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training

Application Question(s):

• Have you trained fearful or reactive dogs for paying clients? Tell us about one dog you helped and what changed for that dog.
• A dog is pulling and barking at another dog on leash. In one or two sentences, what is the first thing you look at, and why?

Experience:

• Dog training: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person