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Paws At Play —Raleigh, NC
- $18 - $26 an hour
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Pet Paradise Resort —Apex, NC
- $13.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
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- Paid training
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Dog Trainer

Paws At Play -
Raleigh, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 - $26 an hour
12 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Positive reinforcement

Full Job Description

Full-Time Professional Dog Trainer

Paws At Play Luxury Pet Resort is seeking an experienced, passionate, and motivated Full-Time Professional Dog Trainer to join our growing team!

We're looking for someone who believes in building confident, well-mannered dogs through positive reinforcement training and enjoys working closely with both dogs and their owners. If you're committed to creating lasting results while making training fun and rewarding, we'd love to meet you.

About the Role

As our Professional Dog Trainer, you'll lead our training programs while collaborating with our daycare and boarding teams. You'll work with puppies through adult dogs, helping them develop confidence, good manners, and reliable obedience in a positive, engaging environment.

You'll be responsible for conducting our Puppy Preschool, K9 Kindergarten and Play & Train Program, private training sessions, and Board & Train sessions, while educating owners on how to continue their dog's success at home.

Responsibilities

Lead Puppy Preschool and Play & Train programs
Conduct private training and Board & Train sessions
Develop individualized training plans for each dog
Teach basic obedience, manners, and life skills using positive reinforcement
Evaluate dogs for temperament, behavior, and training goals
Provide daily progress reports and homework for pet parents
Work collaboratively with daycare and boarding staff to reinforce training throughout the day
Maintain a safe, clean, and positive training environment
Deliver exceptional customer service and client communication

Qualifications

CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed) certification required
Minimum of 2 years of professional dog training experience preferred
Strong understanding of canine behavior, learning theory, and positive reinforcement training methods
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to safely handle dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments
Comfortable working in a fast-paced daycare and boarding environment
Dependable, organized, self-motivated, and a collaborative team player
Weekend availability required

What We're Looking For

We're searching for someone who is:

Passionate about helping dogs and their families succeed
Patient, encouraging, and professional
Positive, energetic, and dependable
Committed to continuing education and staying current with modern, science-based training methods
Dedicated to providing exceptional care and customer service

Why Join Paws At Play?

At Paws At Play, we believe every dog deserves the opportunity to learn, play, and thrive. Our training philosophy focuses on building confidence, strengthening the human-animal bond, and creating lifelong success through positive reinforcement.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow our training department, make a meaningful impact on the lives of dogs and their families, and work alongside a supportive team that is passionate about providing exceptional care.

If you're ready to make a difference and help shape the future of training at Paws At Play, we'd love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume, CPDT-KA certification, and a brief cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for our team.

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