Dog Trainer

Estate Trainer & Assistant | Warrenton, VA

LIVE THE LIFESTYLE. LEAD THE TRANSFORMATION.

At Pawtriot Dog Training, your office is a private 15-acre property with a training facility. We are seeking someone mature and personable to join our team and master the art of dog training.

The Role:

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Monday – Friday)

This is an on-site role. You will spend 25 hours a week immersed in our training philosophy and day-to-day management.

• Stewardship: You will lead the morning "Reset" — managing feedings, long potty breaks, and maintaining our high sanitization standards.
• Technical Training: Working side-by-side with our Lead Trainer, you will learn to apply balanced training tools (E-collars, prongs, slip leads) with precision and compassion.
• The Training Blueprint: No prior experience? We’ll start your apprenticeship on day one, teaching you the technical skills to make any dog reliable.
• Content & Proofing: You will assist in capturing professional client content and leading "Adventure Hikes" across our 15-acre property and local trails.

The Path to Ownership:

We invest in our people. Once you demonstrate technical mastery of the Pawtriot Standard, you will graduate to an On-Site Lead Trainer role. In this phase, you will take full ownership of your own Board & Train cases on the property, moving from an hourly rate to a revenue-share commission model.

Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and maintain a strict 8am start time.
• Reliable and insured vehicle.
• Physical stamina for daily hiking and handling active dogs in all weather.
• A "no task too small" attitude and a commitment to professional initiative on a private family property.
• No previous experience required, but it is preferred.
• College degree preferred.

Compensation:

This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position offering an industry-leading phased payment structure - hourly commission split.

Phase 1: The Apprentice Residency

• Rate: $15–$20 / hour
• The Focus: You’ll be "Boots on the Ground" on our 15-acre property, mastering the Pawtriot Standard. You will learn high-level pack management, stewardship, and the technical mechanics of balanced training (E-collar, prong, and leash pressure).

Phase 2: On-Site Lead Trainer

Once you have demonstrated technical mastery and can deliver "Real-World Reliability" independently, you will graduate to an Estate Lead Trainer. At this stage, you move from an hourly wage to a Performance-Based Revenue Share.

• High-Volume Income: You receive 35% of the Net Revenue for every Board & Train dog you manage on-site start to finish.
• The Potential: While utilizing our facility and established client leads, your income scales with your skill.
• Total Ownership: You will lead the transformation from intake to the "Go-Home" lesson, taking pride in the results you create for our families.
• Business Freedom: As a 1099 contractor, you are responsible for your own taxes and benefits, while enjoying the ability to deduct home-office and training-related expenses

Note: During weeks when a Lead Associate does not have an active B&T case assigned, they remain eligible for hourly support work at the standard $15–$20/hr rate to ensure consistent income.