Dog Kennel Assistant/Trainer
On the Bluff Labradors is a leading well- established AKC registered dog kennel focused on breeding, raising and training high quality English Labrador Retrievers. We seek a highly responsible KENNEL ASSISTANT/TRAINER with experience. We are willing to train the right individual.
Our job offers a unique opportunity to work at a top AKC kennel and learn the specialized care and raising of show quality dogs from birth through puppyhood and on to family placement. For over 50 years, we have consistently bred dogs for service, show, hunting and as family pets.
In the Training Center you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from our certified CPDT-KA, PMCT1, FDM trainer. With this brings a unique opportunity for you, you will to be mentored and guided in all training aspects of our young pups by our certified trainer, this will give you the ability to take the CPDT-KA certification test in the future after completing the required training hours, as an added bonus to this opportunity, our company will pay for the exam fee should you wish to take the exam.
What we look for - Of course the most important trait you must have is a love of dogs and a passion to learn more about them. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and are interested in the breeding/training industry we’d love to set up an interview!
Only very serious applicants, please.
Responsibilities
- Feeding dogs and pups
- Cleaning Kennels
- Handling pups- beginning early cognitive skills
- Assisting whelping and breeding technicians when needed
- Training older pups to new skills
- Advanced canine training
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow directions properly
- Ability to think outside the box
- Comfortable around large dogs
- Able to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 50 lbs)
- Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
- Always on time-punctual
- Self starter
Must have your own reliable transportation
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
Day range:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Supplemental pay types:
Work setting:
Ability to Commute:
- Germantown, NY 12526 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person