Professional Dog Trainer

JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a Dog Trainer with OLK9, you will play a vital role in our dog-training family. You must genuinely be committed and interested in enhancing communication and teamwork between dog and owner while providing a fun (and safe) training environment.

REQUIREMENTS:
Your job as a dog trainer is not simply to train dogs; you are also an educator to the dog’s family. In addition to training, basic tasks include keeping records, visually documenting training progress, communicating with clients, and more.

• Promote and instruct our complete dog-training curriculum.
• Update Board and Train owners on a daily basis.
• Regularly capturing and posting engaging images and videos for social media.
• Regularly handle large dogs (lift, help into positions, etc).
• Safely and comfortably working hands-on with aggression and anxiety cases.
• Create engaging before/after videos comparable to those seen on our YouTube channel.
• Keep 2+ dogs in your home for our 2-week Board and Train program.
• Safe and Reliable transportation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong work ethic, reliability, honesty, and a passion for dogs.
• The ability to inspire and motivate yourself and others.
• Computer skills and the ability to utilize Google Drive programs, Facebook, and other common software.
• Camera and computer skills with the ability to capture and edit dog training videos (we teach video editing techniques, but general competency skills are required for long-term success).
• Sales and marketing experience and/or understanding.

AVAILABILITY:

• The ability to work during peak traffic periods during week days and weekends.
• A flexible schedule and the ability to chip in when work flow or your local team of trainers needs more help.
• Schedule has a ton of flexibility, all while doing something you love!
• Occasional travel.

COMPENSATION:

• The right person can earn $50,000 annually to start, earning upwards of $70,000 annually after year one.
• Earning potential varies based on trainer’s personal drive.