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Beyond the Dog, LLC
Dog Trainer
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What they do
An Animal Trainer trains animals to become familiar with human voices and contact, and to respond to commands. Trains dogs to assist people with disabilities. May train animals for a health, competition, or show. May train other animals such as horses, dolphins, and apes.
$33,742 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Beyond the Dog seeks experienced dog trainers to expand our Tampa Bay and Sarasota-Bradenton team! What you can expect from us: Industry-leading compensation and benefits packages, including starting pay at $45 per session, PTO, health insurance, continuing education, and certification opportunities. A commission percentage based on sales and referrals. Extensive professional training and development from top dog training professionals. What we would expect from you: Travel to clients' homes throughout Tampa Bay and Sarasota-Bradenton and provide high-level dog training (sometimes cat training) in line with our established protocols under the guidance of a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB). Assist with the training of board and train dogs. Average a workload of 25-28 sessions across five days per week. Boarding and Board and Train dogs in your home is an optional part of the position and not required but you will assist with helping the other Board and Train dogs. A strong focus on client experience and ethical dog training. Ability to work independently effectively and efficiently. The candidates we are looking for are preferred to have the following: Bachelor's degree, excellent fit for entry level Biology, Psychology, Animal Sciences graduates! Experience in Veterinary experience or dog daycare setting. Experience in Dog training is ideal. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Operates well in high-paced situations. Success in this role looks like this: At the end of one year, you can work independently with challenging dog behavioral cases and develop an extensive client referral network from previous clients.