Top 16 Dog trainer Jobs in Bowie Md

Prison Puppy Advisor
Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind, Inc. —Jessup, MD
- $18.00 - $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Up to 50% travel
- Word processing
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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Pack Leader (Dog Daycare Attendant)
Atlas Doghouse —Washington, DC
- From $18.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Dog Trainer
Petco —Bowie, MD
- $12.00 - $19.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Experienced Dog Trainer
Paw by Paw Dog Training —Kensington, MD
- $17.50 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- 21 years or older
- In-person
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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K9 Trainer/Handler
CenCore —Annapolis Junction, MD
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
Dog Bather
Happy Dog Care Inc. —Ellicott City, MD
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Fair chance
- In-person
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
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Lead Dog Trainer ($20-25/hour)
Fur-Get Me Not —Arlington, VA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Travel
Dog Daycare Attendant
Downtown Dog Resort and Hospital —Baltimore, MD
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- In-person
- Leadership
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Canine Coach (Dog Fitness & Behavior)
Canine Cardio —Arlington, VA
- From $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Entry level
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Kennel Technician
Academy Dog Training by Haywood —Silver Spring, MD
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Warehouse
- In-person
- Entry level
- Employee discount
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Assistant Trainer ($15/hour)
Fur-Get Me Not —Arlington, VA
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Reliable transportation
- Teaching
Experienced Canine Handler - Explosive Detection
Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services —McLean, VA
- $30.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Military
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
Office Manager (starting at $15/hour)
Fur-Get Me Not —Arlington, VA
- From $15 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Office
- Driver's License
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount

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Prison Puppy Advisor

Guide Dog Foundation For The Blind, Inc. -
Jessup, MD

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Job Details

Part-time
$18.00 - $19.50 an hour

Benefits

Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Animal behavioral observation
Volunteer support
Team supervision
Volunteer management
Formal training programs
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Obedience training for pets
Volunteer coordination program management
Driving
Volunteer coordination
Dog training
Adult education

Full Job Description

Prison Puppy Advisor – Patuxent Institution and MCI-W (Maryland Correction Institution for Women)

OVERALL SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Prison Program Manager, this person provides dog obedience and task training to the inmate handlers. Coaches and supports weekend puppy raisers’ socialization activities and maintains obedience training in an effort to maximize each dog’s potential success as a service or guide dog.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

In cooperation with the Correctional Facility, screens and selects suitable inmate handlers. Must be cognizant of Correctional Facility’s rules and regulations.
Instructs inmate handlers once weekly in puppy behavior, socialization, obedience, and service dog task training.
Prepares and follows up on inmate handlers’ weekly training records and assignments.
Interviews and selects applicants for weekend puppy raiser homes. Conducts home visits as part of the selection process.
Meets with weekend puppy raisers once a month or as needed.
Conducts and documents periodic evaluations and home visits.
Reports on the progress of puppies’ training and socialization for the purpose of assessing the physical and temperament development of puppies for potential service or guide dogs.
Participates in other projects and special tasks as assigned by the Prison Puppy Program Manager.
Works with the puppy department to facilitate placement of new puppies and return of dogs when finished training.
Is aware of the Foundation and Correctional Facility safety rules and procedures, ensuring that the functions of this job are done in the safest possible manner.
Is available after hours to give medical advice or direction if needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Educational Background: High school diploma. Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Requires at least two years of experience in dog obedience instruction and the ability to evaluate and manage volunteers.
Ability to evaluate and monitor the progress of puppies relating to desirable physical and temperament traits.
Ability to travel, spending approximately 50% of time working at prisons; 50 % traveling to meet with weekend puppy raisers in local area. Overnight travel may be required when visiting regions outside of the local area.
Working knowledge of word processing and database management programs is desirable.
Must possess a valid state driver's license with no more than minor infractions on record.
Excellent presentation, teaching, and public speaking skills.
Flexibility with work hours and special requests. Day, evening or weekend hours may be required.
Available to attend 5-7 days of initial training at GDF and ongoing as required to increase training skills as assessed by Prison Program Coordinator.

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS:

Knowledge of canine behavior and development and general puppy-raising techniques. Guide dog /service dog raising experience desirable.
Ability to organize work effectively and independently; friendly disposition; ability to relate to a wide range of people, puppies, and young adult dogs.
Effective communicator and team player.
Desire to continue professional development to improve skills and enhance the performance of the individual in the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Physical Demands:

The employee is required to:

- stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor

- drive car

- lift 70 pounds

- exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

- exert 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or

- exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity: Near acuity and accommodation are required for the ability to see and read the dog's reaction to the environment and distractions, ability to read forms, documentation, and computer screen.

Hearing Ability: Ability to interact with dogs, trainers, students, volunteers, and puppy walkers either in an informal way or by giving formal instruction through seminars and training exercises. Ability to hear above traffic and other outside noises.

Physical Ability: The employee needs to have the ability to handle a dog to demonstrate the exercises that are being taught and the physical strength to handle healthy, potentially strong, large-breed puppies.

Working Conditions: The employee is subject to working within a prison environment, must be willing to abide by the policies and procedures of the prison, and follow directions from Correctional Officers and other staff to ensure their safety. The employee must pass a prison background check and attend an orientation annually.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Experience:

Dog training: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Jessup, MD 20794 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jessup, MD 20794

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