Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Training dogs and enriching dogs’ lives according to the latest science-based dog behavior and training knowledge to further our mission of providing Whole Dog Care and Enrichment to every dog and family we serve. 
• Staying up to date on dog behavior and training topics through continuing education over time. 
• Using force-free, reward-based training methods at all times. Aversive methods may not be used. 
• Training and enriching the lives of dogs and people in both individual and group settings. 
• Duties and responsibilities may include training dogs on various cues and behaviors, working on group play skills to increase safety (individually and in a playgroup setting during Enrichment Day Care), engaging in enrichment activities, playing with dogs, and providing basic care such as brushing, petting, holding, crating, leashing, collaring, clothing (when jackets are needed), applying first aid, feeding, medicating, cleaning up after dogs, etc.. 
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for dogs and people at all times. These duties may include but are not limited to cleaning up dog waste, sweeping, mopping, dusting, disinfecting, cleaning crates, etc. 
• Is directly responsible for providing and documenting the appropriate information about individual dogs and clients under their care including enrollments, payments, scheduling, and sending training report cards to owners. 
• Working as a team member with fellow employees and management to provide the highest quality experience for both the dogs and people in their care. 
• Ensuring customer satisfaction is consistently obtained. 
• Helping to support the efficient and effective operation of the facility. 
• Helping to maintain the highest company standards in the delivery of all services. 
• Is responsible for other administrative or various duties related to the position as assigned by management. 
• Is responsible for reading and knowing all Company Policies and Procedures. 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience : Candidates with pet dog training certifications & education including CPDT, KPA, or other accredited programs & certificates preferred. Previous experience working with dogs and people in a professional settingis preferred. Training sessions and seminars may be scheduled during non-working hours where your attendance may be required. 

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