BALANCED DOG TRAINER & CERTIFIED PET PROFESSIONAL | Washington DC Metro Area
On-site · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
The Balanced Dog Trainer and Certified Pet Professional conducts one-on-one and group training sessions for clients' dogs, evaluates dispositions and temperaments, develops and documents training plans, and teaches clients how to reinforce behaviors. Responsibilities include addressing training needs and behavioral concerns (e.g., aggression, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, biting), scheduling training appointments, providing progress updates, and communicating best-practice methods to clients. Reports to Administration through the General Manager and participates in delivering high-quality pet training services across multiple DMV locations; positions offer part-time to full-time hours with in-person, DC-area work.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree is Preferred
- Certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) is advantageous
- Be 21 years or older
- One to Three Years of Experience in the pet professional field
- License/Certification (Specify) or ability to complete our Certification Program (paid by DCDS)
- 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
- A love for dogs and helping pets to live their best life
- Patient and enthusiastic
- Available according to group training classes as well as individual sessions
- Be available some holidays and weekends
- Possess great communication skills and understand the importance of complete and grammatically correct sentences and timely responses
- Must love dogs!
- Have excellent references
- Have your own mobile/smartphone with the ability to text, email, and send photos
Desired Qualifications
- CCPDT certification advantageous
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Be 21 years or older
- One to Three Years of Experience in the pet professional field
- License/Certification (Specify) or ability to complete Certification Program (paid by DCDS)
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
- Strong dog handling skills
- Ability to text, email, and send photos (mobile/smartphone)
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