What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Trainer position at Dan's Pet Care?
Dan's Pet Care is the #1 pet care service provider to the North Shore of Long Island (and now Williamsburg & Greenpoint in Brooklyn and Long Island City in Queens!) and was named 2021’s Pet Sitter of the Year. With more than 2,000 clients served since our launch in 2009, we have made it our mission to provide our clients with the highest quality of pet care services while implementing cutting edge technology to improve the customer experience by verifying all visits with the use of GPS technology.
We create custom plans for each individual client that are implemented by a dedicated team of pet care specialists who have undergone thorough background checks, intensive training and are all fully bonded and insured.
We’re in the peace of mind business.
Dan's Dog Walking and Pet Sitting are currently seeking an experienced Dog Trainer to join our team! We are looking for an individual that can demonstrate deep knowledge of dog breeds, behaviors, training tactics, and a successful portfolio. This role will challenge you to not only lead training classes but also work one on one with our clients to build strong client relationships!
Job Requirements:
- Lead group and private dog training classes
- Identify and correct problem behavior
- Develop and execute specific training programs with our clients
- Understand the owner’s needs and concerns
- Partner with the management team for scheduling and marketing
- Teach, educate and train staff on dog’s behavior
- Collaborate with team to create video and audio content for training
Experience:
- Customer Service Experience
- 1-2 years of experience as a trainer (NY State Certification)
- Strong knowledge of dog health, behavior, and body language
- Strong knowledge of dog commands
- Strong knowledge of all dog breeds
- History of Owning a Dog
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 or older
- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
- Dog Training Certification
Benefits/Salary:
To Be Discussed