Dog Trainer

The Dog Wizard
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2024 CLOSED ON 5/12/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Trainer position at The Dog Wizard?

Are you a dog lover who is energetic, solution driven, and good with people?
Does the idea of working with dogs as a full-time trainer sound exciting?

If you answered yes to both
We are searching for YOU!

The Dog Wizard is a dog training company that seeks to make humans’ lives easier and dogs’ lives
better. Every member of our Dog Wizard team is extensively trained and experienced in a broad base of
training techniques and behavior issues, which allows us to capably address a wide range of training
needs. Our goal is to make it easy for humans to do things with their dog, which creates a more
balanced and productive life for dogs and happier owners!! We pride ourselves on providing excellent
customer service and professionalism so that clients can enjoy training their dogs with peace of
mind, feeling completely taken care, and having their expectations not only met, but exceeded.

We are searching for someone who is:
  • A lover of dogs
  • An excellent communicator
  • Self-motivated & Strong Work Ethic
  • An energetic & professional representation of our brand
  • A great team member
  • Open minded and willing to learn and use new dog training methods regardless of any previous dog training experience
  • Honest & Reliable
  • Calm & Patient Demeanor
  • Positive & Upbeat

Requirements:
  • 2 years previous experience handling dogs
  • Must have a clean driving record
  • Must be willing to treat the client and their dog with a high level of respect, communication, and professionalism.
  • Previous customer service experience is strongly preferred.
  • Must pass a criminal background check and references.
  • Must be able to physically lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

We offer:
  • Training
  • Incentives/ Bonuses
  • 401k
  • Paid Time Off
  • A wonderful team to be a part of!
  • Flexible schedule

Job Duties:
    Your Training
  • All candidates must successfully complete Foundation Wizard Initial Training regardless if you have previous dog training experience. Hiring is contingent on successful completion of online training and attendance and graduation of hands-on training.
  • Attend continuing education opportunities

   Dog Training
  • Follow training guidelines pursuant to The Wizard Way 
  • Teach on-leash skills to clients and dogs
  • Lead and participate in group classes
  • Operate on-leash private lesson programs
  • Conduct evaluations for potential clients and enroll them into appropriately recommended training programs. 

    Great Customer Service and a Representative of our Brand
  • Respond to and interact with clients on our social media accounts
  • Continue maintenance of client relationships
  • Arrive to appointments that are scheduled on time and contact clients in the event you may be late
  • Advertise and represent The Dog Wizard in the approved territory and support the neighboring The Dog Wizard locations through appropriate referral
  • Follow through with all sales processes

    Provide Great Care for the Dogs
  • Care for all dogs in the business’ care and your own; including and not limited to their nutrition, care, medical care, hygiene, and any other areas’ that would be recognized as proper and humane care of animals
  • Sanitize boarding location, business facilities, vehicle and anywhere that client’s dogs may be housed during training
  • Professionally and safely operate company vehicle to and from client’s homes, training locations, etc. 
  • Always ensure the safe and comfortable transport of the dogs

    Be A Great Team Member
  • Adhere to The Dog Wizard Code of Conduct
  • Mentor and coach junior trainers

The Dog Wizard is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.


If interested in applying, you MUST do the following:
1. Email your resume to amanda.becker@thedogwizard.com , with subject line “Dog Trainer Wizard”

2. Answer the following questions in body of email:
Do you have experience working with dogs?
Have you ever trained a dog? If so, what methods?
Do you have experience working with clients one-on-one?
Do you need someone to tell you every step to complete a task or can you see what needs to be done
on your own?

3. Complete and attach this DISC assessment:
https://www.tonyrobbins.com/disc-landing-form/
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