This is a part-time to full-time position. Hours can vary week to week depending on demand. Located in Long Beach, training takes place outdoors or at a client's home.​

• Professional Dog Trainer Certification completion CCPDT or equivalent and/or experience with reactivity
• Prior hands-on experience working with/handling dogs
• Experience handling dogs safely and maintaining dogs below emotional threshold
• Knowledge of canine behavior and force-free dog training methods

Requirements & Skills: 

Authorization to work in the United States

Employment agreement

Non-compete, non-disclosure agreement 

Criminal background check

Show up on time, at the correct location and dress appropriately

Dependable transportation to work site

Able to lift 45 pounds

Physically able to work with multiple energetic puppies and dogs of varying sizes

Physically able to walk with a pack of dogs for at least two hours

Proficient with Smart phone features: texting, picture & video, posting on Instagram, etc.

Proficient in managing calendar schedule of appointments and work duties 

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Safety: 

Ensure a safe environment for the dogs under your care

Never leave dogs unattended

Use good judgment when interacting with a dog

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Duties: 

Assist in daily activities including, but not limited to:

• Evaluate, create and manage client's training plans
• Schedule, meet and follow up with clients
• Manage pop-up session bookings, clients and progress 
• Manage client accounts, notes, communications and recommendations
• Implement school program with students
• Take inventory of dogs, equipment, and sanitation of vehicles and equipment 
• Setup and breakdown of all training equipment
• Ensure collars and leashes are properly fitted
• Teach on-leash walking to clients and dogs
• Safely teach how to socialize client's dogs
• Teach clients and dogs basic, intermediate and advanced skills 
• Teach clients and dogs American Kennel Club Certification curriculum 
• Take pictures and videos
• May be required to transport dogs in personal vehicle
• Lead and/or assist clients to teach them skills taught in school
• Lead and/or assist with group dog training classes and workshops
• Manage a group of clients and their dogs, report cards and communication