Dog Trainer Job at MIchigan Dog Training Inc., Plymouth, MI

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  • MIchigan Dog Training Inc.
  • Plymouth, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Michigan Dog Training is committed to providing top-tier training services that enhance the lives of dogs and their owners. Our facility is equipped with modern tools and resources, creating an ideal environment for trainers to excel. We focus on helping you grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.

Work Shift

The needed shifts include Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 2:15-10:45pm

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous dog training experience preferred but not required.

JOB SUMMARY

  • Train pet dogs to have good manners
  • Train Service Dogs
  • Care for dog's health, exercise (dog walking) and emotional well being
  • Manage organized play sessions of dogs
  • Clean dog kennels, sleeping areas, training rooms and outside areas
  • Perform Kennel Technician duties as needed

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Train pet dogs and Service Dogs through our board and train and Day Training programs as well as Private Lessons and Group Classes.

2. Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, cutting nails and cleaning ears

3. Clean, organize, maintain and disinfect animal quarters, training room, and offices

4. Clean and maintain outside areas of facility (parking lot, sidewalks, grass areas, dog potty areas, by picking up litter/dog waste, pulling weeds, shoveling snow etc.)

5. Examine and observe dogs to detect signs of illness, disease or injury

6. Complete other assigned duties

COVER LETTER: Please include a cover letter with your resume to address the following questions:

1. What specific experience do you have working with dogs?

2. What training tools are you knowledgable in using, willing to learn to use and not comfortable in using?

3. What skills do you bring to the job that makes you the ideal candidate?

SKILLS

1. Customer Service

2. Ability to work well with others

3. Be proactive rather than reactive

4. Attention to detail

5. Time Management

6. Judgment and decision making

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE:

1. Timely and demonstrates excellent attendance

2. Works well with a team

3. Demonstrates excellent customer service

4. Demonstrates the utmost integrity (truthfulness, transparency & responsibility)

5. Energetic and a hard worker

6. Performs well in a fast action environment

7. Proactive in seeing things that need to be completed and looks for solutions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Must be able to hold a leash and control a dog that pulls and weighs up to 120lbs.

2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk dogs and pick up and carry packages weighing 40lbs (such as a large bag of food).

3. Must be able to bend down to clean dog crates and other areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Must be able to handle and walk a dog in various environments including in the heat, cold, rain and snow.

2. We keep a super clean facility but you must be able to work in an environment that includes the presence of dog hair.

3. Must be able to use and come in contact with cleaning chemicals and room deodorizers.

Job Tags

Shift work, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,

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