1+ years experience caring for dogs in a kennel, shelter, training or veterinary facility
Education from a Dog Trainer vocational school; Highland Canine Graduates preferred
Knowledge and understanding of working dogs, dog behavior, and body language
Drivers License and Background check; we work with children and the elderly
Professional appearance and representation of the company; drug, alcohol & tobacco free
Responsibilities
Adhere to preset training curriculum; do not create your own program
Be precise and efficient in training methods; meet scheduled deadlines
Meet with Head Trainer and Kennel Technicians for daily team meeting; we support each other
Submit training, feeding and medication reports
Assist Kennel Technicians as needed, including neonate puppy care
Job Description
Accomplish training assignments including on and off leash obedience, CGC testing, AKC rally competition, AKC conformation training, AKC scent work, therapy dog certification, service dog tasks, and public access
Work alone independently, and with with Head Trainer
Work primarily with purpose-bred golden retrievers, occasionally other breeds
Train Kennel Technicians on proper leash handling skills to support the dog's training
Communicate with the general public when training dogs off-site
Transport dogs to training sessions off-site veterinary appointments
Benefits
Daytime hours, Routine and Flexible schedule
Gain advanced, professional training experience
Learn breeding, whelping & rearing of service dogs
Learn training, placement and delivery of service dogs
Free boarding for your dog