Dog Trainer

Dog Trainer with Canine Behavior knowledge needed

Job Summary:

Buckeye’s Mission is seeking a dedicated and experienced dog trainer with canine behavior certification to work with our rescue dogs as well as serve as the primary trainer for our clients’ dogs. As a Dog Trainer, you will be responsible for providing training and behavior modification services to dogs and their owners as well as rescue dogs and the staff/volunteers. Your expertise in animal handling, dog training techniques, and customer service will help create a positive training experience for both dogs and their owners as well as rescue dogs and the staff/volunteers. The successful candidate must be a CPDT-KA or CPDT-KSA with a certification in canine behavior. The candidate must be comfortable working with fearful, anxious, reactive, resource guarding, or ’aggressive’ dogs. The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited school in positive reinforcement training.

Duties:
- Conduct one-on-one training sessions with dogs of various breeds and sizes
- Assess and evaluate dogs' behavior to develop personalized training plans
- Teach basic obedience commands such as sit, stay, down, come, and heel
- Address specific behavioral issues such as aggression, separation anxiety, excessive barking, resource guarding.
- Utilize positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desired behaviors
- Provide guidance and support to dog owners and staff/volunteers on effective training methods
- Monitor dogs' progress and adjust training plans as needed
- Maintain accurate records of each dog's training history

Skills:
- Strong knowledge of dog behavior and training principles
- Experience in pet sitting or working in a shelter setting is a plus
- Excellent customer service skills to effectively communicate with dog owners and staff
- Ability to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments safely and confidently
- Knowledge of other animal handling techniques is beneficial
- Familiarity with pet grooming or animal restraint is advantageous
- Basic understanding of veterinary care and health issues related to dogs

If you are passionate about working with dogs and helping them become well-behaved companions, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a Dog Trainer and make a positive impact on the lives of dogs and their owners and rescue dogs awaiting their forever homes. We invite you to submit your resume and certificate to buckeyethepittie@gmail.com We look forward to connecting with you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Compensation package:

• 1099 contract
• Hourly pay

Experience:

• Dog training: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Brunswick, OH 44212 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brunswick, OH 44212: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person