Dog Trainer Job Plymouth area,Michigan USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Michigan Dog Training is committed to providing top-tier training services that enhance the lives of dogs and their owners. Our facility is equipped with modern tools and resources, creating an ideal environment for trainers to excel. We focus on helping you grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.

Benefits:

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development

Work Shift

The needed shifts include Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 2:15-10:45pm

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Previous dog training experience preferred but not required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Train pet dogs to have good manners, train Service Dogs, care for dog's health, exercise (dog walking) and emotional well-being, manage organized play sessions of dogs, clean dog kennels, sleeping areas, training rooms, and outside areas, and perform Kennel Technician duties as needed.

GENERAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Train pet dogs and Service Dogs through our board and train and Day Training programs as well as Private Lessons and Group Classes.

Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.

Clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, training room, and offices.

Clean and maintain outside areas of facility (parking lot, sidewalks, grass areas, dog potty areas, by picking up litter/dog waste, pulling weeds, shoveling snow, etc.).

Examine and observe dogs to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.

Complete other assigned duties.

COVER LETTER:

Please include a cover letter with your resume to address the following questions:

What specific experience do you have working with dogs?

What training tools are you knowledgeable in using, willing to learn to use, and not comfortable in using?

What skills do you bring to the job that makes you the ideal candidate?

SKILLS:

Customer Service
Ability to work well with others
Be proactive rather than reactive
Attention to detail
Time Management
Judgment and decision making

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE:

Timely and demonstrates excellent attendance.
Works well with a team.
Demonstrates excellent customer service.
Demonstrates the utmost integrity (truthfulness, transparency & responsibility).
Energetic and a hard worker.
Performs well in a fast-action environment.
Proactive in seeing things that need to be completed and looks for solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to hold a leash and control a dog that pulls and weighs up to 120lbs.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk dogs, and pick up and carry packages weighing 40lbs (such as a large bag of food).
Must be able to bend down to clean dog crates and other areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to handle and walk a dog in various environments, including in the heat, cold, rain, and snow.
We keep a super clean facility, but you must be able to work in an environment that includes the presence of dog hair.
Must be able to use and come in contact with cleaning chemicals and room deodorizers.

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