Assistant Dog Trainer

Responsibilities

• Creating a safe and nurturing environment for our dog students
• Providing basic training for our dog students
• Delivering high-quality care for our dog students
• Interacting with and supervising dogs while in playgroup
• Taking the dogs out for walks and potty breaks
• Providing food, water and medicine for dogs according to the schedule
• Keeping records of the dogs daily activities
• Maintaining a healthy and clean environment for our dog students
• Providing front desk and admin support, including pet registrations, customer emails and phone inquiries.
• Other duties that may be assigned when needed

Requirements

• Compassionate and enjoy caring for dogs
• Willing to work shifts, night shifts, weekends and holidays when required
• Able to work at least 35 hours a week
• Advocate positive reward-based training methods and be willing to learn and practise our methods
• Minimum Diploma in any field from a recognised education institution
• Higher learning in Psychology, Children's Education or Veterinary Technology is an advantage
• Prior work experience at Pet Daycare, Boarding Facility, Hospitality, Service Industry or Veterinary Clinic is a plus
• Professional & mature attitude with a good work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile
• Reliable & detail-oriented
• Comfortable with being active and on the feet - this is not a desk job
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Proficient in English with good verbal and written skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office