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Do you desire to help build everlasting relationships through dog training and care for dogs as if they were your own? Join our team as a Dog Trainer at Todd’s K-9 Training located in Hampton Roads, VA!

We are searching for an experienced Dog Trainer dedicated to improving the connection and relationship of client and dog. Expected to adhere to and be “pack leader” in our dog-training program.

Must be comfortable and capable of working with animals displaying aggressive and anxious behaviors. Besides training, this position includes working and communicating with our clients directly, maintaining a clean and safe environment, record keeping, recording progress of training daily, and providing daily updates to our board & train clientele. Capable of handling large-breed and/or aggressive dogs, including lifting.

Must be able to board and care for dogs for our board & train program. Take and post photos and videos often for our social media pages. 

A dependable and safe vehicle is REQUIRED to carefully transport dogs. Driver’s License REQUIRED. Background Check REQUIRED.

This is a part-time job with option to full-time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be reliable
• Be able to perform in high-stress environments
• Maintain professional verbal and written communication with clients
• Basic computer skills
• Familiarity with using social media platforms

AVAILABILITY:

• Must have flexible/adaptable schedule—enjoys an active work environment with the ability to pivot to the needs of our clients
• Ability to work peak hours, evenings, and weekends

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in leading training classes and desire to share your knowledge and skill with clients and their families
• Follow Todd’s K-9 Training dog-training curriculum
• must have at least 6 months of training experience
• Maintain clean and safe environment
• Able to handle and be comfortable working with all dog breeds, including large dogs
• able to work with aggressive and non aggressive dogs
• Keep record of training progress, and update clients daily
• Board and care for dogs in-home
• Reliable vehicle to safely transport dogs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Capable of standing, bending, and walking for long periods of time
• Work inside and outside
• Have the ability to lift 50+ pounds

COMPENSATION:

• Earning potential is based on your work-ethic and ability to perform tasks required for this position

TRAINING CERTIFICATION:

• Must have working knowledge of dog training.
• Must know multiple ways of training dogs.
• Must shadow dog trainer every week/weekend for at least 1 month.
• Shadow dog trainers with board and train dogs for the expected length of time

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• must have at least 6 months to 1 year hands on training experience

**Driver’s License REQUIRED and Background Check REQUIRED.