Dog Trainer - Vista, United States - Petco

Petco

Verified Company

Vista, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people and our planet.

We love all pets like our own
We're the future of the pet industry
We're here to improve lives
We drive outstanding results together
We're welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners.

We are 29,000 strong, working together across 1,500+ pet care centers, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, eight distribution centers and two support centers.

Position Overview

The Dog Trainer position is responsible for Dog Training brand consistency, delivering all program offerings and maintaining operational standards within the Pet Care Center.

The Dog Trainer will be the primary resource and leader in their Pet Care Center regarding Petco's Positive Dog Training program and therefore be accountable for consistent achievement of the Pet Care Center's budgeted Dog Training sales goals by driving sales, while educating and engaging all Pet Care Center partners.

Position Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty exceptionally. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Promote the science based positive training philosophies of the Petco Positive Dog Training Program and ensure a safe dog training environment for pet parents, guests, dogs, and all Petco partners.
Maintain ethical standards while working with dogs, pet parents, and all Pet Care Center partners.
Confidently perform all tasks & duties as outlined in the Dog Training Instructor Program (DTIP).
Develop training plans for pet parents and their dogs and work to increase the use of positive reinforcement and eliminate the use of punishment. Focus on providing positive training solutions and when it comes to unwanted behaviors, teach the dogs what we want them to so instead.
Work cross functionally with Pet Care Center partners to build strong community partnerships with strong to grow the dog training business.
Encompass excellent listening skills and able to effectively coach in an encouraging and motivating way by delivering points efficiently and easily. Ability to influence without authority and drive dog training results.
Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings and can capture attention, establish clear directions, and create a climate that motivates others.
Be familiar with all new products and services to be able to engage with guests regarding their features and benefits. Upon hiring, must complete Petco's Positive Dog Training Instructor Program with a Petco Certified Dog Trainer Mentor and associated Petco onboarding within specified timeframe.
Complete and maintain other training courses and acknowledgments as assigned.
Schedule and maintain dog training calendars to reflect current guidelines and minimum expectations.
Maintain Dog Training area cleanliness and equipment per Operational guidelines and Policy and Procedures. This includes but is not limited to maintaining dog training barriers, seating, dog training kiosk and associated signage.
Must embrace and advocate the role of Dog Trainer in their Pet Care Center and local area to consistently represent Petco's diverse culture and positive atmosphere.
Performs all aspects of pointofsale service, e.g. cash sales, credit and check sales, returns and exchanges. Performs the daily balance of cash drawer as necessary.
Completes cash register transactions as well as guest carryout service consisting of merchandise weighing up to but not exceeding 50 pounds per trip.

Other Essential Duties

Provide quick and courteous service to all Petco guest customers by determining their needs and sharing product knowledge and dog training recommendations.
Adhere to and promote established safety and loss prevention procedures.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED is generally preferred.
Must successfully complete Petco's Positive Dog Training Instructor Program upon hiring, within established timelines
Background in public speaking, presenting, and facilitating a group.
Comfort level with technology and the ability to coach others on troubleshooting issues.
Possess basic computer skills with the ability to quickly research information from the Internet.

Preferred Qualifications

CPDT-KA or Karen Pryor Academy (KPA-CTP) certifications preferred.
Previous experience teaching positive reinforcement Dog Training techniques in group or class settings preferred

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