Dog Trainer

Overview:
The Dog Wizard is a dog training franchise that has been in business for 15 years. Its Not Magic. It's dog training done right.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Dog Trainer to join our team. As a Dog Trainer, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of dogs and help them develop essential skills and behaviors. The ability to provide stellar customer service and professionalism is a must.

Duties:

• Work with The Dog Wizard team to implement training to standards.
• Identifying issues and problem solving to address challenges swiftly.
• Execute sold training including all training programs that are offered and available at The Dog Wizard. This would include group classes, private lessons, and board & train programs.
• Update clients on progress of training through phone, email, and/or daily updates on social media.
• Provide Lifetime Graduate Support to existing clients and future clients through Graduate Support Group held one time per week or evaluate additional needs as becomes necessary.
• Assist in maintaining and strengthening client relationships.
• Building the quality reputation of The Dog Wizard through word of mouth referrals, online reviews and delivering on the expected goals for training.
• Communicate with the team and clients effectively about training needs of the dogs.
• The Dog Wizard training ranges from basic obedience to behavior modification to aggressive or highly reactive dogs.

Experience:

• Due to the nature of our business, a love and affinity towards dogs is a requirement
• Customer Service/Customer Care Experience is ideal.
• Dog Training experience is not required. Training at The Dog Wizard Academy is mandatory.
• Online Training must be completed before hands-on training starts.
• 3 weeks of hands-on training follows online training
• Desire to learn and willingness to adapt
• Excellent communication skills to aid in sales and team development
• Knowledge of the dog training business is a plus but certainly not required. The most important factor is a positive and upbeat attitude as well as a willingness to learn.
• Lives in or willing to relocate near the metro area of Lake Norman, Concord or Gastonia, NC

Benefits:
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Opportunity for career growth and advancement within the company

If interested in applying, please complete the following:

Email a short intro about yourself and your resume as PDF to lakenorman@thedogwizard.com.

Please respond to the following questions in the body of the email:

• Do you have experience working with dogs and/or training dogs?
• What is a personality trait you have that will allow you to be successful in this role?
• Tell me about what's important in a work culture/environment?
• What excites you about this role and how do you want to see yourself progress over time?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21