Dog Trainer

Are you hardworking, driven, devoted, and able to work evening and weekends? Are you looking for a career, not just a job? Do you love dogs? Do you love helping people? Do you possess great customer service skills? We are looking to add another independent contract trainer in the Omaha. This is a demanding and challenging profession. We need someone that is highly driven to establish professional relationships and be successful. *Minimum job requirements: -Must reside in the Omaha area (training facility is in LaVista). -Must be able to board at least 2 dogs at your residence for 14 days at a time. -Must have reliable transportation. -Must have a smartphone. -Must have knowledge with basic video editing. -Must have knowledge with Social Media (Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, etc.) --Must complete a 30 day certification process. The cost of this certification is $1500 paid by new hire to instructor. *Day to day requirements: -Handling and training small and large breeds from puppy to adult. -Working with dogs needing behavior modification from anxiety to aggression. -Interacting with the public in a professional manner. -Driving to appointments in the Omaha or Lincoln area. -Continuing education and increasing skill in training, both dogs and human. -Attend PR events. Find our website at: nebraskadogtrainers.com check out our before and after videos: Responsibilities - Consulting with clients to discuss behavioral concerns and training needs. - Identifying additional behavioral concerns and communicating them to clients. - Developing suitable training plans for dogs and documenting their progress. - Teaching dogs to obey basic commands using various training techniques that are best suited to each dogs personality and attributes. - Implementing appropriate training programs to address and resolve problem areas, including aggression, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, and biting. - Ensuring that the training areas are clean and tidy. - Teaching clients appropriate training methods to enforce and maintain behaviors and skills learned by their dogs during training sessions. - Contacting clients to schedule training appointments, verify bookings, and inquire into overdue payments. Skills - High school diploma or GED. - Certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) is advantageous. - Sound knowledge of dog training techniques as well as animal behavior and body language. - Proven experience working as a dog trainer. - Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills. - Strong dog handling skills. - Effective communication skills. - A love for dogs. - Patient and enthusiastic.