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Lead Dog Trainer Fur-Get Me Not - 3.5 Arlington, VA Job Details Part-time $20 - $25 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid training 401(k) On-the-job training 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Referral program Qualifications Animal behavior Online tutoring Relationship management Online instruction CPDT-KA Certification Dog training Positive reinforcement Remote training Full Job Description Join our award winning team of dog trainers. All team members are employees. Fur-Get Me Not handles marketing, payroll, student registration and class management, training supplies, and billing. We also support each team member's professional development with a reimbursement program and offer various company benefits. This structure allows you to focus on working with customers and their dogs. Join a team of trainers that share the same passion as you. We are looking for an experienced dog trainer to lead classes on select weeknights 4:30pm-9pm and/or Saturdays 8am-3pm. Additional hours available during the day to conduct 1:1 privates with customers. We offer a variety of training services: Group classes include behavior (reactive, fear, impulse), Good Manners, and Enrichment (e.g. tricks, scent work, socialization). Group classes are offered on weekends (8am-3pm) and weekday evenings (4:30pm-9pm) at our Dog Training School in Arlington. Private lessons are offered at the customer's home, our facility, or virtually. These are scheduled based on the trainer's and customer's availability. On demand training is offered during the day on weekdays (typically 12pm-4pm) at either our facility or at the customer's home.

Trainer Responsibilities:

Teach group classes, conduct private consults, and one on one training with dog via On Demand services. Demonstrates ability to commit to a specific day for classes and reliably attends given class on a weekly basis. In addtion, has flexible availability to sub for other trainers when they request help. Manage a personal schedule and follow up on communications with clients to book private consults. Internal correspondance with training team members for nightly class wrap-ups, etc. We take a collaborate approach when working with our clients. Trainers must be able to work well with each other on a small team, demonstrate flexibility, and be willing to seek out or offer assistance when determining best or alternative behavior paths for the client.

Requirements:

All candidates should have previous experience conducting private training sessions or group classes specifically related to basic manners. Some candidates may also have hands-on experience in behavior-specific (fear, anxiety, reactivity, etc) coaching. Candidate should be able to demonstrate a history of skills using positive training methods and promote these methods actively above all other forms of training. We will not hire trainers that train using punishment-based or "balanced training" methods. We only promote positive reinforcement methods. Candidates must agree to our core principles and goals, to meet clients and dogs where they are without judgement, and develop a mutual trust of relationship with their dogs. Professional and positive attitude with team members and clients. Candidates must equally enjoy working with people as they do with dogs. Actively seek continuing education to expand their behavior knowledge. To be a lead trainer, candidate must have one of the following certifications

ABC CAAB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, IAABC ADT, IAABC CDBC, KPA CTP, PMCT3, PMCT4, PPAB PCT-A, PPAB PCBC-A, CTC, VSA-CDT. CNWI

for nose work training. Assistant trainers are actively working towards one of those certifications. Fur-Get Me Not is a family owned and operated pet care business that opened in 2000 and provides a full suite of pet services including dog walking, pet sitting, dog daycare, and boarding. We have offered dog training services since 2006. Our group classes and private offerings focus on getting adopted rescues off to a good start and developing well-mannered family dogs. We also emphasize personalized training and offer a variety of behavior related group classes. We are committed to teaching people how to train their dogs using positive training methods, with a focus on learning theory and animal behavior.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule On-the-job training Paid training Professional development assistance Referral program Application Question(s): Do you currently have a dog training certification (e.g.

CPDT, KPA

)?

Experience:

Dog training: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person