Tails-A-Wagging Doggie Day Care and Canine Training Center is hiring.
Founded in 1997, we are the largest doggie daycare and pet dog training facility in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We are a 100% reward-based, positive approach, dog-friendly training center with evidence-based outcomes. Our goal is not only to share the benefits of reward-based training in our community but to strive to make all dog's lives better.
We have been recognized as the best doggie daycare and training center in our area for many years and are the #1 referred training center for all local veterinarians, groomers, pet care facilities, and shelter/rescue groups. Our facility is over 10,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor space, with a 2500 sq. ft. heated/air-conditioned training room.
Our current class offerings include puppy preschool, puppy kindergarten, basic manners, advanced dog manners, reactive dog classes, tricks classes, agility, treibball, WAG IT games, and workshops. We also offer a multitude of behavior seminars to educate clients and the community. In addition to our classes, we also offer private sessions, behavior consultations, doggie daycare, and free puppy socialization classes.
An ideal candidate for our team will have: - Completed a program at a dog training school and/or apprenticed under an experienced trainer - Candidate should have experience where she/he has taught group classes/private sessions as a lead instructor - We are open to candidates with CPDT, CBCC-KA, CDBC (or be working towards a comparable professional credential) but this is not required with experience
Experience providing assessments and providing follow-up training with behavior issues such as separation anxiety, resource guarding, dog-dog reactivity, and dog-people reactivity. The ability to work well without supervision and constant direction; however also able to switch gears and work well as a team. Extreme comfort/knowledge with dog play styles and body language. Strong written and verbal communication skills Creativity and problem-solving skills
Assist in behavior consults, follow-up training and behavior clinics. Evaluate dogs for play groups. Behavioral evaluations for our rescue partners. Willingness to teach and assist in curriculum development for pet dog group classes. Eagerness to learn more through self-study and continuing education - Proficiency in using a computer and have access to a laptop.
Requirements: - Available to teach classes 2 to 6 hours (or more of wanted) a week (typically weekends or weeknights) Available for private training sessions in client homes. Willing to be a Tails-A-Wagging ambassador and help with marketing events (such as local dog festivals 1 to 3 times a year)
Recognize that being employed as a dog trainer requires other admin responsibilities outside of teaching a class/private session. Example: phone/email follow up, record keeping, curriculum/lesson plan development, etc. - A true team player who understands and works well within a diverse team and changing environment. A strong sense of initiative and ability to work independently - 3+ years group class instruction experience - 2 + years private lessons experience - Proficiency with a variety of positive training methodologies (clicker, lure and reward, toy training) and the flexibility to use whatever best meets the needs of our busy clients and their family pets, including the use of humane training tools - Critical thinking skills and a commitment to a scientific approach to training -Must be professional, flexible, organized, timely, work well under pressure and be an active problem-solver - Keep training area clean, organized and tidy (no janitorial duties in this position, we have a full-time staff for cleaning) Our trainers are paid 55% of all class/lesson fees. In addition, they are paid a monthly medical stipend for health care, up to 60% of health care premium. The hours of this position are extremely flexible and can be as little as just a few a week or can even grow into a full-time position. We invite you to check out www.tails-a-wagging.com and interested candidates should email us their resumes
