What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Trainer position at Best Friends Pet Care?
Job Duties/Essential Functions
Our dog trainers are focused on creating communication and deep bonds between humans and their fur kids in a fun, fast-paced environment based on positive reinforcement and stimulation.
We are an Employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, which provides many growth opportunities within the company. We currently have over 70 locations in more than twenty states coast-to-coast and have been in business for 30 years.
If you are looking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you!
Responsibilities
Education/Experience:
Our dog trainers are focused on creating communication and deep bonds between humans and their fur kids in a fun, fast-paced environment based on positive reinforcement and stimulation.
We are an Employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, which provides many growth opportunities within the company. We currently have over 70 locations in more than twenty states coast-to-coast and have been in business for 30 years.
If you are looking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you!
Responsibilities
- Provide dog training services to Best Friends’ Customers.
- Offer a variety of services including board and train, private and group training as well as specialty training depending on individual trainer – as facility and business constraints allow.
- Sells/recommends retail items as appropriate for training sessions (i.e. leads, collars, lure treats, etc.)
- Follow the specified training program outlines.
- Promptly responds to customer inquiries.
- Promotes services to customers by participating in center events.
- Promotes services to area veterinarians by routinely visiting veterinary clinics.
- Provide excellent customer service by paying attention to the specific needs of the dog owners.
- Keeps Manager and Customer Service staff current on class offerings.
- Maintains class and other training schedules.
- Assures that all classes and other training is scheduled in Best Friends’ computer system.
- Keep training area(s) clean and cleans after use.
- Handles dogs appropriately in center.
- Reports any pet or pet health or customer concerns promptly to Center Manager.
- Works with acting Canine Interactive services Manager in order to both grow center business as well as to support the training program.
- Upholds the mission and values of Best Friends Pet Care, Inc and Works within the guidelines as specified in Best Friends’ Polices and Procedures.
- Maintains professional demeanor at all times.
- Completes Safe Handling training.
Education/Experience:
- Appropriate education in dog training via schooling or internship with Professional dog trainer.
- Minimum of 2 years professional dog training experience.
- Must be able to work weekdays, evenings and weekends as dictated by class/training schedule.
- Must be able to frequently lift 40 pounds.
- Must be able to be on feet for full shifts and must be able to stand, walk, and climb stairs frequently.
- Must be able to work on computer system.
- Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.
- Must display solid dog training skills.
- Must have strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Must possess a love of animals.
- Cannot compete directly with Best Friends or solicit Best Friends’ customers for personal business.
- Minimal as required for business outreach and events.
