Certified Dog Trainer - Canine Care Specialist

Top Dog Country Club in New Germany, Minnesota is actively seeking a full-time Certified Dog Trainer - Canine Care Specialist to enhance our training program and to provide owners with peace of mind when they travel, knowing their furry friends are safe, happy, and frankly having the vacation of their lives. Do you have professional certification as a pet dog trainer? Do you have a playful personality that our canines will adore? Do you love being the reason behind tails wagging and four-legs bouncing? Then, continue reading about how we supply our furry friends with a luxurious vacation full of pampering fun!

Our full-time certified dog trainers/canine care staff earn a substantive salary of $55k-$70k/year. This amount is comprised of hourly pay (dependent upon professional experience and skill), uncapped commission, and tips (which average $6 per hour). The professional training portion will be handled as an independent contractor with a 50% commission. Our trainers have traditionally made an additional $36,000 annually, beyond hourly pay. You will develop additional training expertise in pack behavior that is difficult to gain in other training environments. We offer a professional Board & Train Program and on-site home visits as well.

We provide our staff with exciting benefits and perks, including medical insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, PTO, 401K with a match, daycare, and boarding benefits. If this sounds like a great fit, apply today!

ABOUT TOP DOG COUNTRY CLUB

Top Dog Country Club is a world-renowned vacation club for dogs . . . NOT a kennel. . . located in New Germany, Minnesota, just 20 minutes West of Lake Minnetonka. Our vacation club supplies canines with a vacation of their own filled with fun activities including 5-6 hours of group play each day, and an active staff that works with dogs teaching them good social skills. We are experts in the hospitality industry with a founder who had more than 14 years of experience as a Vice President and veteran of Marriott International. Top Dog Country Club gives 10% of profits to Top Dog Foundation, for the rescue of "ElderPups" left behind when an owner is no longer able to care for them.

We believe caring for and playing with dogs is the best job on the planet, and so does our staff. For their dedication, we provide the best barking benefits and the most lovable work environment ever!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DOG TRAINER - CANINE CARE SPECIALIST

As a canine care staff member, you need a passion for dogs and high energy to provide canines with endless entertainment. You play with canines in the yard where fresh air and physical exercise are the priority. We actively work with dogs to teach them good social skills. You need to love the outdoors and be available to work some holidays and weekends. If you love dogs as much as we do, then the safety and happiness of our canine guests will come with ease!

Watch our tour video to see a "day in the life" at Top Dog Country Club.

CERTIFIED DOG TRAINER - CANINE CARE SPECIALIST REQUIREMENTS

• Professional Pet Training Certification CCPDT / CPDT-KA / IAABC / AABP / CBATI
• Passion for dogs
• Strong communication skills
• Love for the outdoors / be physically active
• Ability to work with dogs of all sizes
• Ability to work effectively on a team
• Extremely reliable
• Have a strong work ethic
• Open availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR PET CARE TEAM?

If you feel you'll be perfect as our full-time Canine Care Specialist, apply now using our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.

Location: 55367