Professional Dog Trainer

Do you have a passion for helping animals by developing and enriching the human-animal bond? Are you looking for a job with the opportunity for growth? Do you enjoy having a flexible schedule? Great! We have the perfect opportunity for you.

Coastal Pines K9, located in Burlington County, NJ, is committed to enhancing the relationship between pet parents and their dogs. We believe that good leadership is at the core of good canine behavior. At CPK9, we believe that the dog and their committed pet parent, working in harmony, will enjoy an amazing relationship that having a well-behaved dog brings. Join our dynamic team and immerse yourself in a role dedicated to offering unparalleled care and services to the furry members of our extended family. We are in search of an attentive, passionate individual with a deep love for dogs and a commitment to their well-being.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of professional dog training experience or demonstration of dog training knowledge
• Ability to work with and understand dogs of various sizes, ages and temperaments including those needing behavior modification
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail as you will be handling your own book of clients
• Must reside in New Jersey or Pennsylvania
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have a valid driver’s license and authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to maintain a professional image and demeanor
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills. Reliable, honest, committed to ethics and integrity
• Ability to work as a team and independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• A passion for dog training and a desire to continually improve and build upon those skills
• Weekday availability with some evenings and Saturday’s as needed and the ability to establish a recurring weekly schedule with consistent punctuality
• Top notch customer service and communication skills with a warm and positive demeanor
• Effective in a variety of formal presentation settings and can command attention, establish clear directions and create a climate that motivates others
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to and including 50lbs, and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in an environment where you may be required to clean kennels and perform other physical tasks

Responsibilities:

• Direct customer service experience to establish a trusting bond with our clients
• Feel comfortable with entering clients homes or training at the facility in Burlington County
• Consulting with clients to discuss canine behavioral concerns and training needs
• Identifying additional behavioral concerns and communicating them to clients
• Developing suitable training plans for dogs and documenting their progress
• Teaching dogs commands using various training techniques that are best suited to each dog’s personality and attributes
• Ensuring that the training area is maintained, clean and organized
• Teaching clients appropriate training methods to enforce and maintain behaviors and skills learned by their dogs during training sessions
• Following up with clients regarding their scheduled sessions or training needs
• Logging data into a computer program
• Adhere to training, safety and cleaning policies
• Must ensure a safe dog training environment for clients and their dogs
• Maintain client confidentiality

Benefits:

Competitive salary and bonuses

Pay: $17.00 - $27.00 per hour depending on experience

Flexible weekday schedule.- Weekends a must!

Professional development assistance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Pay: $17.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person