Job Description:

Dog Trainer Responsibilities:

• Consulting with clients to discuss behavioral concerns and training needs.
• Identifying additional behavioral concerns and communicating them to clients.
• Developing suitable training plans for dogs and documenting their progress.
• Teaching dogs to obey basic commands using various training techniques that are best suited to each dog’s personality and attributes.
• Implementing appropriate training programs to address and resolve problem areas, including aggression, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, and biting.
• Ensuring that the training areas are clean and tidy.
• Teaching clients appropriate training methods to enforce and maintain behaviors and skills learned by their dogs during training sessions.
• Contacting clients to schedule training appointments, verify bookings, and inquire into overdue payments.

Dog Trainer Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) is advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of dog training techniques as well as animal behavior and body language.
• Proven experience working as a dog trainer.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong dog handling skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Industry:

Domestic Workers

Category:

Domestic Workers

Skills: