Professional Dog TrainerJoint Forces K9 Group — Northwest Arkansas
Siloam Springs, Arkansas
IMPORTANT: This position requires relocation to Northwest Arkansas.
If you are not an experienced Dog Trainer, please do not apply.
Join One of the Fast-Growing Professional Dog Training Facilities in Northwest Arkansas
Joint Forces K9 Group is seeking a motivated, experienced Dog Trainer to join our growing team. Our mission is simple: help people build better relationships with their dogs and inspire them to do more with them.
We are a team of passionate professionals who love what we do and take pride in producing reliable results for both dogs and their owners. If you are hardworking, driven, and serious about dog training as a profession, we want to hear from you.
This role provides the opportunity to develop your training skills, work with challenging dogs, and grow professionally within a structured training program.
Position Overview
The Dog Trainer will assist with:
- Training facility dogs (Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherds)
- Training client Board-and-Train dogs
- Assisting with private lessons and group classes
- Supporting daily operations within the training facility
We utilize a balanced training methodology and follow structured protocols within our programs. Trainers must be open-minded and willing to learn our systems and standards.
This is a hands-on, physically active role requiring confidence handling dogs of varying temperaments.
What the Job Is Like
This is not a desk job. Our days are active and involve:
- Multiple daily training sessions
- Structured walks and exercise
- Socialization outings
- Swim sessions
- Handling dogs with varying behavior levels
You will work with dogs that range from:
- shy and sensitive dogs
- high-energy family dogs
- strong, driven working dogs
If you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and improving your training skills every day, this role may be a great fit.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will:
- Have professional dog training experience (certification preferred but not required)
- Be confident handling dogs of all temperaments
- Be open-minded and coachable
- Be willing to follow facility training protocols
- Have strong work ethic and reliability
- Be physically capable of working with dogs throughout the day
- Be adaptable and able to manage changing situations
Additional preferred experience:
- Dog sport participation
- Veterinary clinic or shelter work
- Working dog training experience
- Ability to help document training content or assist with social media
Primary ResponsibilitiesTraining
- Work with facility working dogs
- Train client board-and-train dogs
- Assist with private lessons and group classes
- Conduct socialization outings
- Follow facility training protocols and documentation standards
Facility & Kennel Responsibilities
While training is the primary focus, trainers assist with general facility duties including:
- Feeding dogs according to client instructions
- Monitoring dog health and medication administration
- Maintaining kennel cleanliness
- Ensuring dogs rotate through daily activities
- Basic grooming tasks
- Maintaining safe and sanitary facility conditions
Occasionally this may include:
- power washing
- weed eating
- general facility maintenance
We operate as a team environment where everyone contributes to the care and safety of the dogs.
Compensation & Benefits
$500 – $1,000 per week plus bonus opportunities
Benefits include:
- Performance review and potential pay increase after 12 months
- Paid Time Off after 120 days
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance (65% employer contribution) after 120 days
- Employee service discounts
Additional bonus opportunities may be available for generating and closing client leads.
Schedule
- Approximately 40 hours per week
- 5 days per week
- Sundays off
Location
Siloam Springs, Arkansas (Northwest Arkansas Region)
This position cannot be performed remotely and requires relocation to the area.
Who This Job Is Perfect For
This opportunity is ideal for someone who:
- Wants to grow as a professional dog trainer
- Enjoys working with serious working dogs and behavior cases
- Thrives in a high-energy, hands-on environment
- Is looking for a long-term career opportunity
Joint Forces K9 Group
17606 Hwy 16
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $500.00 - $1,000.00 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Tips
Application Question(s):
- Will you relocate to Siloam Springs, AR to work at JFK9? This job can only be done at this one location.
- Have you attended a Professional Dog Training School?
- Are you a Certified Dog Trainer?
Experience:
- Dog training: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
