Dog Trainer - Houston, United States - Natural Pawz

Description

**Description**

**Position Purpose**

Full-time team members enjoy the following:

Growth opportunities Be sure to ask about our groomer training and apprenticeship program

PTO (paid time off) 2 weeks in first year, 3 weeks in second year

Paw-Ternity (paid Pet Adoption bonding time)

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)/ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) medical and dependent care

401(k)

Greatly discounted, employer-subsidized pet insurance

Generous discounts on goods and services

$25K life insurance policy (employer paid)

Short and Long-term disability (employer paid)

Employee Assistance Program/ 24X7 completely confidential

Groomer referral bonus program

**But dont just take my word for it . . .**

**Check out what our team members have to say . . .**

**Essential Job Functions**

*The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation.*

Leading multi-week group and private classes for puppies and adult dogs

Combining positive reinforcement command, behavior, socialization, and wellness into their classes

Conducting potential customer consultations

Follows safe practices and procedures when introducing dogs

Conduct potential customer consultations

Actively engage pet parents to continue to grow the business

Positively interact with pet parents in-person, via email, text, and phone

**Qualifications**

Must be 18 years or older

Minimum of 6 months of professional experience dog training in both group and individual settings

Knowledge in command and behavioral based training

Ability to work well within a team environment

Ability to read and promote positive canine play

Must have a confident and assertive demeanor to help maintain control over the dogs

Knowledge in positive command reinforcement and behavioral exercises

Excellent communication skills

Must have a love for dogs

Must have a keen sense for creating and maintaining a safe environment

Must be observant

**Physical Demands**

Position requires person to be both indoors and outdoors (to assist with customer carry out)

Majority of day is spent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing

Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis

Must be comfortable working with a wide variety of animals including small and large dogs

Must be able to work around pet hair and dander

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