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The Evening Canine Caregiver (Full Time) – Behavior Cottages position is a key function of Our Companions mission to do the right thing for animals. This position is responsible for the daily animal care of the dogs in the Canine Cottages including the feeding and cleaning regimens, exercise of the dogs, and interactions with sanctuary volunteers and visitors.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 1 year of professional animal care experience. Experience working with behaviorally challenged dogs would be ideal.
The Community Animal Trainer acts as the subject matter expert on all things related to our public training program and is responsible for instructing general content and workshop-style pet training classes to adopters and the public. The Trainer works to encourage SDHS adopter engagement and enhance the bond between pets and their owners while allowing pet owners to safely and humanely control their pet’s behavior.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required, AA or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Minimum of one (1) year paid experience working with animals in a kennel, shelter or similar environment. CCPDT certification preferred.
Preferred Certification: CPDT-KA®
Salary & Benefits:
Starting range is between $21.25 – 22.50 per hour. The actual hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience.
How to Apply:
To view the full job description and apply, click here.
The Animal Trainer I will be responsible helping to allow responsible pet owners to control their pet’s behavior safely and humanely, participating in the implementation of behavior and training programs to improve the adoptability of shelter animals and to educate guests about behavior and care.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required, AA or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Minimum of one (1) year paid experience working with animals in a kennel, shelter or similar environment. CCPDT certification preferred.
Preferred Certification: CPDT-KA®
Salary & Benefits:
Starting range is between $18.90 – $22.50 per hour. The actual hourly rate is determined by your related education and experience. This position is based at our Escondido Campus and works approximately 20 hours a week.
How to Apply:
To view the full job description and apply, click here.
Date Posted: 05/31/2023
Job Title: Part Time Dog Behavior Trainer/Consultant
Assists in acclimating animals within the Animal Shelter environment. Conducts behavior evaluations on animals admitted to the Animal Shelter.
Develops and maintains curriculum for the behavior, training, and enrichment programs.
Conducts training classes for staff and volunteers.
Assists in the establishment of protocols for the outreach programs on animal behavior and enrichment for potential adopters.
Instructs staff and volunteers in proper training techniques for the handling of Animal Shelter animals.
Supports prospective owners with information on behavior and training.
Daily care of dogs (feeding/watering/bathroom breaks)
Instructing clients during lessons and group classes
Teaching dogs and owners, obedience, state-of-mind, and engagement protocols
Providing training for all of The Dog Wizard offerings, including group classes, private lessons and board and train services.
Running socials and playgroups
Qualifications:
CPDT-KA certification
Preferred Certification: CPDT-KA®
Salary & Benefits:
$2,000 monthly base + 25% commission on dogs trained + bonus
Salary paid during training
Company van
Mobile phone stipend
Healthcare benefit
Ongoing professional development
Paid time off
Please respond to the following questions in the body of the email:
1. Do you have experience working with dogs and/or training dogs?
2. What is a personality trait you have that will allow you to be successful in this role?
3. Tell me about what’s important in a work culture/environment?
4. What excites you about this role and how do you want to see yourself progress over time?
Provide and maintain a follow-up program for dogs and puppies adopted from Wayside Waifs
Teach private and group dog training lessons
Respond to training inquiries. Provide advice or direct to training classes or other resources as appropriate
Build the knowledge and skills of Wayside’s staff and volunteers through classes, mentorship and continuing education
Provide basic obedience and manners training for dogs awaiting adoption
Assist with behavior evaluations and data collection/entry as needed
Qualifications:
CPDT-KA or ability to obtain CPDT-KA within six months
Preferred Certification: CPDT-KA®
Salary & Benefits:
$16.50+/hr. Benefits: PTO, 6.5 holidays, health, dental, and vision plans, group life insurance, 401(k) Plan with contribution, long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and supplemental insurance options
Answer patron question regarding animal behavior and provide information resources to address concerns.
Provide individualized hands-on behavioral training for shelter patrons.
Conduct animal behavior assessment and perform hands-on delivery of animal behavior programs.
Record assessment and program related information and perform data entry to update animal records.
Participate in the implementation of behavior programs, including documentation and program evaluation.
Support positive reinforcement as the primary training method employed by Dumb Friends League.
Qualifications:
Prior work with animals in a professional environment
Bilingual (fluent in both English and Spanish)
Expertise in animal learning theory, scientific behavior modification strategies, and positive based, force-free animal training
Teaching puppy classes
Developing written, video and online material for puppy raisers
Testing puppies
Communicating with raisers
Training a small string of dogs in advanced training for service dog work
Qualifications:
Good interpersonal skills
Writing skills
Well organized
Self starter but also part of a team
Preferred Certification: CPDT-KSA®
Salary & Benefits:
$32K/year, health and dental insurance, negotiable based on experience
How to Apply:
Send a resume to
Service Dogs of Virginia, PO Box 408, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Peggy Law
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
Ensuring that the training areas are clean and tidy after every session
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
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
Covering a regional territory that includes the Southern San Francisco Bay Area, Central California Coast and Southern Central California Valley, you will teach and apply the canine training and socialization skills needed to raise healthy, happy GDB puppies. You supervise and support a territory of puppy raising volunteers and approximately 75 dogs.
You identify, recruit, and train potential new puppy raising volunteers. Flexible, full-time position where you can work from your home, with volunteers in the field, and make your own schedule; it does involve significant travel.
Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in assessing dogs’ health, temperaments, and behaviors & conducting dog training and placement
2+ years of supervisory experience
Demonstrated ability to recruit volunteers and identify resources