Job Description
Are you passionate about positively impacting the lives of dogs and their owners? Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, a leader in fear free and force free pet care, is looking for an experienced and dedicated Certified Dog Trainer to join our dynamic team to help with our Walk and Train services, provide consultations with clients, and mentor our current dog walking team members. Join us in our journey to create a world where every dog is understood and nurtured with kindness, respect, and science-based methods. Your expertise can help make a profound difference in the lives of dogs and their families.
What We're Looking For: Certification: A professional certification in Dog Training (CPDT-KA, CPDT-KAS, or PCBC-A) is preferred. Candidates eligible to sit for certification boards within the next 6 months are also encouraged to apply.
Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience in dog training.
Fear Free Commitment: Candidates must be Fear Free certified or willing to become certified. Our commitment to a fear-free approach is at the heart of everything we do.
Force-Free Philosophy: A strong belief in and adherence to force-free training methods. We strictly prohibit the use of force, aversives, punishment, or intimidating methods.
Team Player: Candidates must love working work collaboratively within a team that values compassion, respect, and continued learning.
Availability: Flexible but preferably
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 10-2pm
Compensation:
- Direct deposit paid weekly.
- Pay rate is Negotiable
- We pay you by the service (commission) + mileage reimbursement + cell phone stipend + 100% tips.
- Starting dog training pay depends on your experience and is negotiable
- Depending on your availability and experience, this is a great way to earn supplemental income
- You can make extra money if you are willing to provide pet sitting services (dogs and cats) and pick up extra hours, provide overnights, or work on weekends.
What we offer:
- A fun job where you get to be outside and exercise
- A job where you get to work with animals and their owners and team members on a daily basis
- A job where you get to work independently yet feel completely supported
- Paid training
- Great hours with additional hours available
- Direct deposit
- Simple IRA (2% non-elective Employer contribution even if you do not contribute) if you make over $5000 in the year
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid time off after 12 months of employment
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Full bonding and liability insurance
- Opportunities for professional development, including Fear Free certification and continuing education
- Ability to grow and build a full time career in the pet care industry in a supportive environment
- Established dog walking/pet sitting business since 2012 committed to ongoing education and positive training methods and dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of animals
Job Description - At least 3 years experience providing dog training experiences
- Comfortable walking both big and small dogs for a mile or more
- Be comfortable providing dog walking and Walk and Train services in all New England weather (i.e., rain, wind, sleet or snow) for 15 minutes up to an hour at a time and up to 6 miles per day
- Be able to quickly and efficiently respond to all inquiries from our team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills since you will be communicating directly with clients and the Pet Care Manager
- Must be extremely organized, dependable, self-motivated, and have a positive attitude
- Follow a schedule provided by the Pet Care Manager
- Give all pets your undivided attention and love during your assigned visit
- Maintain control and ensure the safety of all of the animals under your watch
- Maintain security of our clients' homes during your assigned visit
- Pick up and properly dispose of all pet waste of the pets in your care
- Provide a daily note in our scheduling app with a photo following each visit to confirm services and to update the owner and Pawsitive Dawg of your visit
Other Requirements:
- Must love all dogs and cats
- Must have a smart phone with the ability to text as well as download and use our scheduling software
- Must have a car with valid driver's license and automobile insurance
- We assign visits within 5 miles of our staff's home so employees must live within 15 minutes of our service area (Waltham, Belmont, Watertown, Newton, Lexington, Lincoln, or Weston)
- 4 relevant references (3 professional and 1 personal)
- Must commit to always being available for last minute walks (unless sick or previously requested off) during their agreed upon hours
- Occasional evening hours or weekends for client interviews may be necessary
- Clean criminal background and clean driving records (criminal/background check required)
If you align with our values and possess the passion and qualifications we are looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please attach your resume, a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this role, and any relevant certifications.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Full time, Part time, Second job, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift,