Dog Trainer - Camp K9 Pet Resort & Day Camp
Madison, WI 53718
About the Job
Camp K9 Pet Resort & Day Camp is hiring a Dog Trainer!
Are you passionate about training dogs and creating a loving environment for them to thrive? Do you enjoy working in a fun and dynamic team setting?
Join our team at Camp K9 Pet Resort & Day Camp, Madison's premier pet resort, where we offer a clean, safe, and enjoyable place for pets to stay while their humans are away. As a Dog Trainer, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of dogs, from puppies to older dogs needing reminders. You'll craft training plans, interact with pet parents, and provide enrichment activities to ensure the well-being of our furry guests.
Responsibilities:
- Train dogs daily with personalized training plans
- Meet with clients to discuss training expectations and progress
- Document dog behavior and training progress
- Adhere to positive reinforcement based training methods
- Conduct group classes and private lessons
- Create social media content showcasing training successes
Work with a team who all exemplify these qualities:
- Passion for animals and animal care
- Customer service-oriented
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable
- Ability to work in diverse environments and handle dogs of all sizes
Qualifications For This Position:
- Knowledge of Operant and Classical Conditioning
- 1-2 years of animal training experience or equivalent education preferred
- CCPDT Certification or ability to obtain certification within one year
At Camp K9 Pet Resort & Day Camp, you'll enjoy health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, employee discounts, tips, and commission pay. This full-time position requires some weekend and evening availability for meeting with training clients.
We are Madison's premier pet vacation facility, offering a clean, fun, and safe place for pets to enjoy while their owners are away. Visit us and see why the most finicky dog and cat owners trust their pets to our loving care. Featuring Madison's largest outdoor play-yards in a beautiful 7-acre wooded setting, our dedicated staff provide lots of personal attention in an immaculate, healthy, secure state of the art environment.