Freelance Dog Trainer and South coast

Updated name and look, formerly know as Autism Dogs Charity.

Basis: Freelance / Self-employed (Assignment-by-assignment)

Autism Assistance Dogs Charity is a pioneering, world-class organization and the UK’s first and only assistance dog programme proudly led by autistic individuals. Accredited by the National Autistic Society and a candidate member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI), we are a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of behaviorists, trainers, and clinicians dedicated to transforming lives through highly bespoke assistance dogs. Working with us means being part of an innovative, 5-star rated charity where your expertise directly empowers autistic children and adults to navigate the world with independence, confidence, and true lived-experience support.

This is a highly flexible, self-employed role with no minimum commitment required from either side. You have complete freedom to acceptor decline assignments to fit around your existing schedule and manage your own workload.

• Dog Training: Deliver foundation obedience, socialization, public access skills, and specialized behavior training following Charity and ADI standards.
• Family Support: Conduct training sessions in client homes, teaching handlers how to command, care for, and work effectively with their assistance dog.
• Transitions: Deliver puppies/dogs to client families and provide vital settling-in support.

• Experience: Demonstrable experience in dog training (ideally with assistance or service dogs) and working with families.
• Methodology: Thorough understanding of positive, reward-based training methods and a strict commitment to animal welfare.
• Travel: Based in the UK with a valid driver’s licence, access to your own vehicle, and business motor insurance. Must be comfortable travelling to client homes and occasionally to Charity hubs in Congleton (Cheshire) or Louth (Lincolnshire).
• Compliance: An up-to-date Enhanced DBS check and willingness to undergo safeguarding training.

• Training Rate: £50.00 per hour (for time spent on assignments).
• Driving Time: Paid at a rate of £15.00 per hour.
• Mileage: Reimbursed at 40p per mile.
• Invoicing: Paid within 7 days of receipt, with the right to charge interest on overdue invoices.