Dog Trainer (Apprentice or Experienced)

We're looking for a highly motivated, coachable, inspiring trainer OR experienced balanced dog trainer to join our team! This is a unique opportunity for someone who is eager to join a growing business and be part of a team that wants to help our dog community to the fullest!

Key Responsibilities:

Shadow the

Head Trainer:

Advance training methods, communication strategies, and how to guide both dogs and owners through challenges and training goals.

Ensure Safe Environment:

Keep up a safe and sanitary envirment by completeing maintenance tasks.

Admin:

Record notes and logging for training client profiles. Create content for social media and client use.

Communication Skills:

Clearly explain training concepts, give constructive feedback, and navigate difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism.

Support Lesson Planning:

Help create engaging, effective training plans tailored to client goals.

Lead Lessons:

As your confidence and skills grow, you'll participate and begin taking the lead in of sessions with support from the Head Trainer, and when ready leading up your own sessions with clients. Embrace a

Growth Mindset:

Receive and apply feedback, ask questions, and actively work to improve your skills each week. Practice homework assigned by the head trainer to improve your skills.

What We're Looking For:

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills A genuine desire to help both dogs and their people Willingness to receive feedback and apply it Comfortable with problem-solving and handling tough conversations Strong work ethic, punctuality, and accountability Passion for learning and a collaborative team mindset Open minded to training methods, including tools like a crate, e-collar, or prong collar. Previous experience with balanced dog training methods a plus Reliable transportation

Expectations During Apprenticeship:

Show steady progress in training techniques and communication skills Participate fully in sessions and complete assigned homework or tasks Maintain a professional, coachable, and positive attitude Adapt to new challenges and be willing to step outside your comfort zone Demonstrate ownership and integrity in all responsibilities

Benefits:

Structured guidance from a skilled Head Trainer Real-world training and client interaction experience Development of high-level communication and leadership skills Pathway to a long-term training role and advnacement within the growing company

Upon Probation and Training Opportunity:

Upon successful completion of the 6-month (or sooner if qualifies) probation, you may be offered a permanent position as a Dog Trainer with our team. This role includes increased responsibilities, continued mentorship, and a pay increase based on performance and readiness to lead sessions independently. We are invested in developing long-term team members and value those who are committed to growth and delivering high-quality training and client support.

Benefits:

On-the-job training Paid time off (once permanent) Paid training

Compensation Package:

Hourly pay $19-24/hr (possibly more, if experienced)

Schedule:

10 hour shifts or 12 hour shifts One hour lunch Day shift 3-4 days a week Business hours: Monday-Thursday 7am-7pm 1 Saturday or Sunday a month for 2 hour Pack Walk Send resume and cover letter as one PDF to chloe@rooteddogtraining.com Please include, "Your First and Last Name - Dog Trainer" in the subject line. Please include answers to the following questions in your cover letter: Why are you interested in dog training, what is your long term goal with this position? Where do you see yourself ideally in the next 18 months? What trainers do you follow on Instagram and YouTube? What about those trainers do you really like? What about the training really moves you? Do you have a dog? If yes, have you crate trained that dog? Do you have experience crate training dogs in general? Are you comfortable training people one on one? Would you be comfortable giving a one hour lesson? What do you think is your strongest strength that you would bring to the team? How do you like to receive feedback and how do you learn best? Schedule and Availability Is this a schedule that you can adhere to? Are you looking for full time or part time employment? How soon are you looking to start?

Pay:

$19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid training Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): What trainers do you follow on social media? What do you like about them? Are you open to training with balanced methods such as using E-collars, Prong Collars, Crates? Would you call yourself an entrovert or extrovert? This job requires either 10-12 hour days. This could be anywahere from 6am-7:30pm. Monday-Thursday. Can you make these time frames work for you? Ability to

Commute:

Upland, CA 91786 (Required)

Work Location:

In person