Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Join Our Pack!
The Dog Stop Centreville is looking for a passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced Professional Dog Trainer to join our team!
We are a busy, full-service dog care facility offering daycare, boarding, grooming, and more. We're looking to expand our services by bringing an experienced trainer on-site to help dogs and their owners build stronger relationships through positive, effective training.
Our ideal candidate is confident working with dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments and has a genuine passion for canine behavior and education.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site training sessions for dogs enrolled in our programs and outside training clients.
- Develop individualized training plans based on each dog's needs, temperament, and learning abilities.
- Teach basic and advanced obedience, leash manners, impulse control, socialization, and appropriate behaviors.
- Conduct behavioral assessments and identify training opportunities.
- Communicate with pet parents about their dog's progress, training goals, and techniques they can practice at home.
- Collaborate with our daycare, boarding, and management teams to reinforce consistent training practices.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and structured training environment.
- Document training progress and provide feedback to clients.
Qualifications
- Professional dog training experience required.
- Strong understanding of canine body language, behavior, and learning theory.
- Experience working with different breeds, sizes, and behavioral challenges.
- Ability to independently manage training sessions and develop effective training plans.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Patience, reliability, professionalism, and a genuine love for dogs.
- Professional training certifications (CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, or equivalent) are preferred but not required.
- Experience in a daycare, boarding, or kennel environment is a plus.
What We Offer
- An established facility with an existing customer base and opportunities to grow your training clientele.
- Dedicated on-site space for training sessions.
- Opportunities to collaborate with an experienced animal care team.
- A supportive, dog-loving work environment.
- Flexible scheduling opportunities.
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who doesn't just teach dogs to sit and stay, but understands the why behind their behaviors. Someone who can educate pet parents, work confidently with different personalities, and help us create a positive training experience for every dog.
Whether you're an established trainer looking for a new home base or an experienced professional ready to grow your clientele, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply Today!
If you're passionate about helping dogs succeed and want to grow with a locally operated, community-focused dog care facility, we want you on our team!