28/04/2024
Are you a devoted dog whisperer with a heart as big as a Great Dane's grin? Do you believe in the power of positive reinforcement to bring out the best in every furry friend? Are you a passionate pooch whisperer with a penchant for puppy love? If so, we've got the bone-a-fide job for you!
We are looking for someone to join our team in Hornby as a Force-Free Dog Trainer and Dog Daycare Supervisor and become the guardian angel of wagging tails and happy howls. As a Senior Member of our force-free philosophy, you'll lead with love, compassion, and a sprinkle of doggy magic to create a haven where every pup and human feels safe, loved, and understood. Unleash your talent for transforming tail-waggers into well-mannered, four-legged marvels.
Daycare Responsibilities:
πΎ Supervise our bustling dog daycare with a watchful eye and a gentle touch, ensuring every pup thrives and frolics in a safe and stimulating environment.
πΎ Conduct thorough daycare assessments for new and returning furry friends, evaluating their behavior, temperament, and play style to ensure they're suitable for daycare and placed in compatible playgroups.
πΎ Foster a culture of kindness and empathy among our canine crew, promoting socialization, cooperation, and good manners and maintain a positive, tail-wagging atmosphere where dogs thrive and tails wag with enthusiasm.
πΎ Lead our team of dedicated staff members with paws-itive energy and a commitment to excellence, fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and unconditional love.
πΎ Coordinate playtime activities, socialization sessions, and enrichment programs that keep tails wagging and minds engaged, from agility courses to bubble baths and everything in between.
πΎ Roll out the red carpet for our furry guests and their devoted humans, providing exceptional customer service and personalized care that leaves tails wagging and hearts smiling.
Training Responsibilities:
π Conduct paws-itively engaging training sessions tailored to each pup's needs, from basic obedience to advanced tricks.
π Lead paws-itive training sessions using force-free, reward-based methods that make tails wag and hearts sing.
π Educate pet parents on effective training techniques, ensuring harmony and mutual understanding between human and hound.
π Sniff out behavioral challenges and develop paw-some solutions to address them, turning ruff patches into smooth sailing.
π Collaborate with pet parents to provide personalized care plans and training strategies that cater to each dog's unique needs and quirks.
π Conduct our Daycare & Train sessions and handovers and write detailed re-pawts for our furry clients pawrents.
π Opportunity to branch into private training sessions and teaching obedience classes.
Qualifications:
β¨οΈ Proven track record of winning hearts and transforming pups into well-behaved canine citizens.
β¨οΈ Experience in canine care and behavior management, with a keen eye for spotting signs of stress or discomfort.
β¨οΈ Ideally hold recognised qualifications relating to the dog training industry with a passion for positive reinforcement and behavior modification.
β¨οΈ A natural-born dog whisperer with a knack for building trust and rapport with dogs of all shapes, sizes, and personalities.
β¨οΈ Ability to fetch smiles from both furry clients and their human counterparts.
Perks:
π Endless slobbery kisses, furry hugs and tail wags guaranteed.
π A supportive family of fellow dog lovers and trainers who share your passion for positive reinforcement.
π Opportunities for professional growth and development in the force-free training and behavior field.
π Access to a pup-tastic community of fellow dog enthusiasts and trainers.
π Flexible schedule to accommodate your furry friends' needs.
π The satisfaction of knowing you're making a paw-sitive impact on the lives of dogs and their devoted humans every single day.
So, if you're ready to fetch success, wag your way over to us and let's make the world a happier, tail-wagging place, one paw at a time!
Please email your CV and a detailed cover letter to [email protected] AND fill in the online careers form on our website. Please include previous training experience details and/or relevant qualifications.
Work hours are between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday, and short weekend shifts for occasional events
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