Help us build a Kinder World Through Dog Training! Join our team to bring LIMA-principled behavior consulting and training to as many dogs, cats, and their families as possible!

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training Portland is looking for an experienced, highly motivated individual to join our team of certified, veterinarian-recommended trainers and behavior consultants. We are hiring for a behavior consulting & training position to provide in-home services in the Portland Metro area. The position is open to local Oregon/Washington residents only. We are not hiring facility-based team members at this time.

This flexible position allows the behavior consultant to set their own schedule.It will start as part-time and has the potential for rapid growth into a full-time role. The position will provide opportunities for continuing education in industry-leading behavior modification practices, including weekly CEU-eligible case discussions with the combined team of veterinary behaviorists, behavior consultants, and trainers from Instinct and the Animal Behavior Clinic.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of behavior consulting experience. Applicants should be confident and comfortable working with complex behavior issues such as fear, anxiety, arousal, and aggression (including intra-household dog-directed aggression, owner-directed aggression, resource guarding, and bite histories up to level 3-4 on the Dunbar Scale)
• Outstanding people skills (active listening, conflict resolution, etc)
• Highly motivated, reliable, and punctual
• Strong understanding of, and competency in: DS/CC, marker training, leash handling, and functional assessments
• Willing to adhere to Standards of Practice adopted by IAABC, CCPDT, and APDT: https://iaabc.org/about/ethics/

Any of the following certifications held:

• Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) or Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
• Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) through the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA)
• CATCH Certified Dog Trainer (CCDT) through CATCH Canine Trainers Academy
• Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC) through the Academy for Dog Trainers

With priority consideration to the following certifications:

• Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (ACDBC) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
• Certified Behavior Consultant, Canine (CBCC) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
• Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)
• Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) through the Animal Behavior Society (ABS)

Description:

• Part-time (fewer than 30 work hours per week) serving the Portland Metropolitan area (including Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties in OR, and Clark County in WA)
• Opportunity for the position to expand to full-time as a consistent schedule (greater than 30 work hours per week) is achieved
• Consultant conducts Private Coaching programs (in-person and virtual) and Home School programs, with optional In-Home Puppy Camp Coaching programs
• Entails travel of up to 15-25 miles to see clients; reliable transportation is required
• Flexible options for scheduling.

Compensation:

• Full-time behavior consultants earn $45-$65k per year; part-time income varies by number of clients seen. Commission-based pay.
• Group health insurance for full-time employees
• Retirement Savings plan (Simple IRA) with employer match
• Paid job training & administrative time
• Paid sick leave

Before applying, please visit our website to learn more about our company and co-founders: www.instinctdogtraining.com. Then submit your cover letter, resume, and a short video clip (2-5 minutes) demonstrating a training/behavior consulting skill with an animal (dog or cat) and active coaching of a client/human. Submit via Indeed or by email.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Behavior consulting: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road