What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Dog Trainer position at Throw Me A Bone Inc?
Hi there! We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced dog trainer to provide one-on-one, daycare enrichment and group training sessions with our clients' dogs. The dog trainer's responsibilities include evaluating dogs' dispositions and temperaments, providing regular progress updates to clients, and teaching clients how to reinforce good behavior. In addition, you will answer clients' questions regarding training, behavioral issues, boarding, and pricing.
Dog Trainer Responsibilities:
- Consulting with clients to discuss behavioral concerns and training needs.
- Identifying additional behavioral concerns and communicating them to clients.
- Developing suitable training plans for dogs and documenting their progress.
- Teaching dogs to obey basic commands using various training techniques that are best suited to each dog’s personality and attributes.
- Implementing appropriate training programs to address and resolve problem areas, including aggression, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, and biting.
- Teaching clients appropriate training methods to enforce and maintain behaviors and skills learned by their dogs during training sessions.
- Contacting clients to schedule training appointments, verify bookings, and inquire into overdue payments.
- Certification through an Accredited Professional Dog Training Program
- Sound knowledge of dog training techniques as well as animal behavior and body language.
- Proven experience working as a dog trainer.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong dog handling skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Patient and enthusiastic.