Do you (or someone you know) want to learn how to train dogs the Leash Free Living way? Work in a friendly, cooperative team environment? Have opportunities for advancement and furthering your skills and knowledge about dogs and dog training? Look no further! Leash Free Living is HIRING!
We are actively seeking Dog Trainers (and aspiring dog trainers) to join our Day Training team! Day Training is our training-based daycare.
Daily duties in this role include -
Administrative tasks: checking dogs in and out of day care, writing report cards for dogs daily
Basic Animal Husbandry Tasks: feed, water, walk, exercise as appropriate
Teaching and practicing basic obedience commands: dogs are trained individually and in group settings
Provide mental enrichment: Playtime, training and reinforcement of skills are encouraged throughout the day
Mediate structured play groups: use basic obedience training to keep dogs playing appropriately with each other
Organizing training exercises: Use our dog sociability and training scale to create groups of dogs for training exercises. Set up training in a way that facilitates learning and is safe for all participants.
Maintaining facility cleanliness
Interact with clients in a professional and friendly manner.
On the job training provided for employees to complete the Leash Free Living Trainer Certificate program. Opportunities for advancement from Trainer to Leash Free Living Certified Instructor and Leash Free Living Certified Behaviorist are available and encouraged.
Applicants should be diligent and patient with dogs, friendly and personable with people, able to stand for long periods of time, able to follow instructions well, able to read dog body language well, comfortable with all sizes, types and temperaments of dogs, able to work cooperatively with a team of their peers.
Day Training hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm. Employees are scheduled 8 hour shifts on those days. Pay is negotiable for applicants with previous professional dog training experience. Opportunities for pay raises with experience and completion of Leash Free Living certification programs available.'
Candidate in this role may have shifts at both Leash Free Living locations (Annapolis and Millersville, MD).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Day range:
Shift:
Work setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Annapolis, MD 21401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person