What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apprentice Dog Trainer position at Kabler School for Dogs, LLC?
NOW HIRING: DOG TRAINING APPRENTICE
Turn Your Passion for Dogs Into a Career
Kabler School For Dogs is looking for a reliable, hardworking, and motivated Dog Training Apprentice who wants to turn their passion for dogs into a professional career.
This is more than a kennel position. As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to learn professional dog training through hands-on experience, observation, repetition, and mentorship from experienced trainers while also helping with the daily care and management of the dogs in our program.
Our goal is to help the right person develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and experience needed to grow into a professional dog trainer.
“We Teach People To Speak Dog!”
What You'll Do
Assist experienced trainers with daily training programs.
Learn and practice professional dog-handling and training techniques under supervision.
Work with dogs of different breeds, personalities, temperaments, and training levels.
Reinforce obedience and appropriate behaviors throughout the day.
Assist with training sessions and gradually take on additional training responsibilities as your skills develop.
Learn how to communicate training concepts and expectations to dog owners.
Develop the knowledge and practical experience necessary to pursue a career as a professional dog trainer.
Who We're Looking For
Genuinely loves and respects dogs.
Is reliable, punctual, hardworking, and responsible.
Is patient and confident when working with dogs.
Is willing to learn and take direction.
Is comfortable receiving constructive feedback and applying it.
Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
Can work effectively as part of a team.
Is organized and able to stay productive in a hands-on environment.
Is physically capable of handling, walking, cleaning up after, and caring for dogs throughout the workday.
Understands that working with dogs requires consistency, patience, attention to detail, and professionalism.
Previous dog-handling, kennel, veterinary, animal-care, or training experience is preferred but is not required. We are willing to train the right person.
What We Offer
Starting pay of $17–$20/hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Paid training
Full-time employment — approximately 40 hours/week
Paid vacation after 6 months
Professional dog-training experience
Hands-on mentorship and learning
Bi-annual performance bonus opportunities
A supportive, team-oriented work environment
The opportunity to build a career doing meaningful work with dogs and their owners
Our Philosophy
At Kabler School For Dogs, we believe successful dog training is about more than teaching dogs commands. It is about helping people understand their dogs and developing the communication, consistency, and skills necessary to live successfully together.
We expect our team members to approach their work with professionalism, respect, consistency, patience, and genuine concern for the well-being of the dogs entrusted to us.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about dogs and interested in learning how to become a professional dog trainer, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit:
Your resume.
A brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in becoming a professional dog trainer and why you believe you'd be a good fit for Kabler School For
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20