Job Title: Behavior Coordinator

Company:  Berkshire Humane Society
City, State Zip:  Pittsfield, MA 01201
Duties & Responsibilities:

Berkshire Humane Society is looking for a Full-time Shelter Behavior Coordinator who is familiar and comfortable working in an open admission shelter, while prioritizing ethical sheltering.  This person will act as a resource to the shelter staff, advising on the best methods for creating and implementing training and behavior modification plans, low stress handling techniques, playgroups, and enrichment for complex cases in our shelter.  Oversee post adoption behavior support, including phone, email and in-person counseling.  Also, enjoys working with a diverse client base.

Qualifications: 

CCPDT certification

Preferred Certification: CPDT-KA®, CBCC-KA®, CPDT-KSA®
Salary & Benefits:

$42,000 – $60-000 Includes: Individual Health Insurance paid in full Dental Insurance IRA Excellent PTO – including your Birthday off with pay!

How to Apply:  

Email – jperrault@berkshirehumane.org

Date Posted:  03/19/2025

Job Title: Service Dog Training Manager

Company:  American Humane Society
City, State Zip:  Palm City, FL
Duties & Responsibilities:

Based at American Humane’s Sanctuary in Palm City, FL, the flagship training location for service dogs for the Pups4Patriots (P4P) program.  The Manager, in collaboration with the Director, Sanctuary and Military Affairs Programming, is responsible for managing and conducting the day-to-day operational activities of all service dog-related training programming. In order to ensure consistent application of service dog training standards and programmatic activity across the organization, the Manager will also consult and work closely with the VP, Companion Animal Welfare.

Qualifications: 

ADI Certified

Preferred Certification: CPDT-KA®, CBCC-KA®, CPDT-KSA®
Salary & Benefits:

$55K-$70K

How to Apply:  

https://americanhumane.applytojob.com/apply/j8wVM4dSkR/Service-Dog-Training-Manager

Date Posted:  03/11/2025

Job Title: Animal Behavior Technician, Health Technician

Company:  Pasadena Humane
City, State Zip:  Pasadena, CA 91105
Duties & Responsibilities:

You will partner with veterinarians to address the husbandry, medical and behavioral needs of each animal on its journey to a forever home. You will support the veterinarians in treating behavioral concerns, lowering fear, anxiety, and stress and maximizing opportunities for placement. In addition to partnering with veterinarians, Health Technicians work with multiple other teams, including animal control officers, customer care associates, and volunteer services, to ensure that animals become available for placement as expediently as possible.

Qualifications: 

At least 2 years experience working directly with animals in a medical and shelter environment, are a master of organization, comfortable on a learning curve, able to elicit cooperation, and offer tangible contributions.

Preferred Certification: CPDT-KA®, CBCC-KA®, CPDT-KSA®
Salary & Benefits:

$23.84 To $43.07 Hourly

Date Posted:  03/04/2025

Job Title: Dog Trainer

Company:  Hero Dogs, Inc.
City, State Zip:  Brookeville, MD 20833
Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide daily training to dogs in the advanced training phase, including teaching basic commands, foundation skills, public access behavior, and specialized service dog skills. Assist with training of clients matched with service, facility, or skilled home companion dogs. Perform evaluations of dogs and at various stages of training, including evaluation of puppies before entry into the program.

Qualifications: 

CCPDT certification

Preferred Certification: CPDT-KA®
Salary & Benefits:

$20-25 an hour based on experience. Participation in 403(b) savings plan and health insurance plan.

How to Apply:  

If interested, send a resume and a cover letter to jobs@hero-dogs.org.  Please provide at least two references.

Date Posted:  02/25/2025

Job Title: Associate Trainer – North East DC and bordering area of Maryland

Company:  Brookland Dog Walking Co.
City, State Zip:  Washington, DC
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Deliver in-home training sessions, including 1-on-1 appointments, day training, training walks, and training house sits, following LIMA methods
  • Collaborate with walking and house-sitting teams to ensure consistent and effective training outcomes
  • Supervise training assistants in the field, ensuring high-quality service and adherence to company training protocols.
  • Mentor and teach training assistants as apprentices, helping them develop their skills and knowledge
  • Educate and guide families to reinforce training techniques and maintain progress at home.
Qualifications: 
  • 2+ years professional experience using LIMA methods
  • Any certification through CCPDT
  • Experience supervising and mentoring
  • Capable of walking briskly 5+ hours a day and being active in all weather conditions
  • Reliable personal vehicle
Preferred Certification: CPDT-KA®, CBCC-KA®, CPDT-KSA®
Salary & Benefits:

Pay: $25-$35/ hr. Based on experience and efficiency

How to Apply:  

You can request the full job description and ask any questions you have about the listing by contacting Nikki at nikki@brooklanddogwalking.com. Once you have reviewed the full listing, you can submit your resume and cover letter to the same email address.

Date Posted:  02/04/2025

Job Title: Senior Manager – Training and Behavior

Company:  Best Friends Animal Society
City, State Zip:  Kanab, UT 84741
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Under the direction of the Director, Dogtown, promotes lifesaving objectives throughout the department, coordinating behavioral assessments during the admission process, care plans, and training plans that reduce the length of stay for each animal.
  • Collaborate with the outcomes and marketing teams, sanctuary and other Lifesaving Center leadership, to share training program success and highlight special achievements in promotion of these animals for adoption
  • Explore and propose methods for solving behavior problems, propose, design and implement programs, research projects
Qualifications: 
  • 2 years Professional leadership/management experience required with a background working with dog populations in group housing or sheltering living situations preferred
  • 4 years’ Professional dog training experience
Preferred Certification: CPDT-KA®, CBCC-KA®, CPDT-KSA®
Salary & Benefits:

This position’s hiring range will start at $82,000.00-$135,000.00 depending on experience + benefits.

How to Apply:  

https://bestfriends.org/careers/job-posting/senior-manager-training-and-behavior-jr100599

Date Posted:  02/04/2025

Job Title: Director of Dog Training

Company:  Santa Barbara Humane
City, State Zip:  Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategies to offer a wide range of dog training classes as part of SB Humane’s Safety Net Program.
  • Develop class curriculum and trainer materials based on positive-reinforcement dog training techniques; conduct group and private training classes and seminars; provide pet owners with training class information and written, visual or verbal advice on animal behavior issues, training methods, and training equipment aimed at enhancing the human-animal bond and preventing dog relinquishment.
  • Recruit and manage contract trainers and coordinate schedules
Qualifications: 
  • Post-graduate degree in animal behavior, education, or learning theory preferred.
  • Min 3 to 5 years in a dog trainer position with proven ability managing a business in a related field.
  • Ability to effectively supervise SBH employees & contractors
Preferred Certification: CPDT-KA®
Salary & Benefits:

$70,000-$80,000 per year. 100% employer-sponsored health, dental, vision insurance; vacation, holiday, and sick pay; matching 401K, discounts on veterinary care and pet food.

How to Apply:  

h ps://sbhumane.org/careers/

Date Posted:  01/08/2025

Job Title: Behavior Manager

Company:  Columbus Humane
City, State Zip:  Hilliard, OH 43026
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Ensures our animals’ emotional, physical, and mental needs are met and that we are providing outstanding experiences for our residents.
  • Conducts behavior evaluations and makes treatment and/or outcome recommendations.
  • Develop and implement canine behavior modification program.
  • Monitors and reports changes or concerns in animal health or behavior to Columbus Humane management and Veterinary Services staff, as necessary.
  • Follows proper safety protocols for people and animals and sets a high standard for quality animal handling.
  • Assists in counseling prospective adopters
Qualifications: 

CCPDT certified

Preferred Certification: CPDT-KA®
Salary & Benefits:

$25-$28 per hour

Date Posted:  01/08/2025

Job Title: Lead Trainer / Behavior Consultant

Company:  Canine Phd Dog Training, Inc.
City, State Zip:  Decatur, GA 30030
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Private lessons, class instruction, day training / board and train.
  • Assist clients in establishing realistic training and behavior goals.
  • Manage people, dogs and the environment for everyone’s safety.
  • Present training curriculum in a happy, enthusiastic, engaging, and informative manner.
  • Private training clients – Must be willing to drive to in-home sessions, provide virtual training, as well as travel to our training facility for onsite services.
  • Lead group classes/workshops at our training facility as well as at partner location(s).
Qualifications: 

CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, FDM

Preferred Certification: CPDT-KA®, CBCC-KA®, CPDT-KSA®
Salary & Benefits:

Starting at $55K-$85K: based on experience and knowledge
Healthcare benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Tuition Reimbursement

How to Apply:  

Send your resume to info@yourcaninephd.com

Date Posted:  10/15/2024