Certified Dog Trainer, Behavior Modification

Job Details

Job Location:

Portland Campus
- Portland, OR 97211

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $27.88 - $29.59 Hourly

Founded in 1868, Oregon Humane is the Northwest's oldest and largest animal welfare organization with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. We are working toward our vision of a world where all animals are treated with compassion, kindness and respect. With campuses in Portland and Salem, Oregon Humane is an Oregon-based nonprofit that relies on donor support for its adoption, education, medical and humane law enforcement programs.

Visit oregonhumane.org to learn more about how we’re creating an ecosystem where all of us – animals and humans – feel safe, valued and part of something bigger.

Working under the guidance of the Canine Behavior Modification Manager, carries out behavior modification plans/protocol for the dogs residing in the BMod Center at the BRC. Performs pre- and post-adoption consultations and training sessions with the public for graduates of the program. As well as providing training and coaching to staff, volunteers, and students to provide assistance with the behavior modification program.

Presents and promotes the program wherever needed including but not limited to media broadcasts, public presentations, tours, and more.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off + Sick Time + Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional Development Opportunities
• One free Oregon Humane adoption / year
• Perks & Discounts

• Consistently strives to exceed expectations; demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.
• Maintains high ethical standards, including exhibiting behaviors and actions that embrace and align to our organization and customer service values, while treating all people with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates an awareness of your individual personal strengths and development needs, modeling non-defensive behavior and openness to feedback; builds a culture of feedback and learning.

• Contributes to regular dialogue and accountability with the leadership team and across the organization to review progress and course correct if necessary.
• Utilizes data and insights to identify, understand and articulate the key inputs and metrics that tell the story of the organization/team strategy and its progress.
• Builds appropriate feedback loops to measure if we are meeting key milestones and if the impact planned is being felt across the organization.

• Communicate effectively to executive and other stakeholder groups to ensure they are informed and able to actively engage.
• Liaise with and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders, including other departments, and donors; build mutually rewarding professional relationships inside Oregon Humane at all levels.
• Leverage our best practices externally and grow Oregon Humane’ reputation as a leader in the animal welfare space.

• Hands on implementation of Behavior Modification, training, and enrichment for all dogs in the BMod program in the BRC and in OH locations.
• Develops, recognizes, and motivates with hands-on training and coaching for staff, volunteers, students, and the public in relation to our BMod program.
• Perform pre and post adoption support with phone consultations, showings, dog to dog introductions, trainings, and adoptions for interested clients.
• Present training curriculum in a happy, enthusiastic, engaging, and informative manner.
• Assist clients in establishing realistic training and behavior goals and address issues of client non-compliance in a professional manner.
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