Professional Dog Trainer - Private Training
Location: Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: On the road / client homes
Compensation: OTE $70,000-80,000/year
Position Summary
Peach on a Leash is seeking a science-based, reward-based Professional Dog Trainer to join our private training team in the Atlanta area. This role primarily involves conducting private training sessions in clients’ homes, with potential opportunities to support other services within the company as needed.
This is a commission-based position with strong earning potential based on caseload. Peach on a Leash handles marketing, client acquisition, scheduling support, and administrative systems so trainers can focus on providing excellent training and client care.
The ideal candidate genuinely enjoys working with both dogs and people, is confident coaching clients through real-life training challenges, and has demonstrated a commitment to continued education and professional growth.
This position is a strong fit for someone who is self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently, while also enjoying being part of a supportive team of experienced trainers.
Responsibilities
Private trainers are responsible for working one-on-one with clients and their dogs to address a variety of training goals, including puppy foundations, manners, leash skills, confidence building, household management, reactivity, and behavior modification.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting private training sessions in clients’ homes and other real-life environments
- Creating realistic, individualized training plans based on each dog and family’s needs
- Coaching clients clearly and kindly so they can continue training successfully between sessions
- Communicating professionally with clients before, during, and after training sessions
- Maintaining accurate session notes and training recommendations
- Collaborating with the Peach on a Leash team as needed
- Representing the company professionally and compassionately at all times
- Continuing to grow through education, mentorship, and feedback
Requirements
- Prior professional dog training experience working directly with clients in a private and/or group setting is required
- Must have a reliable vehicle and be comfortable traveling between clients
- Drive time between clients is typically limited to no more than 30 minutes
- Must be comfortable working with dogs of different sizes, breeds, temperaments, and behavior needs
- Strong understanding of dog body language, learning theory, and humane training practices
- Excellent communication and client-coaching skills
- Reliability, professionalism, and strong time management skills
- CPDT-KA, CDBC, or similar certification is preferred
- Candidates who are not currently certified should be willing to sit for an appropriate certification exam during the next offered testing period
Training Philosophy
Peach on a Leash is a positive reinforcement-based, LIMA-aligned training company. We do not use e-collars, prong collars, choke chains, leash corrections, intimidation, or similar tools in any of our programs.
Applicants should either already have experience with reward-based training methods or be fully committed to learning and practicing within that framework.
Benefits & What We Offer
Peach on a Leash offers the stability and support of an established training company while still allowing private trainers the flexibility and independence that many trainers value.
Benefits and perks include:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Health insurance with employer contribution
- Optional dental and vision coverage
- Optional life insurance
- 401(k) availability
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling
- Professional development assistance
- Certification and continuing education support
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates relocating to the Atlanta area
- All marketing and client acquisition handled for you
- Administrative support so trainers can focus on training and client care
- Support from a highly experienced team of trainers
- Opportunities for long-term growth within the company
- Supplemental earning opportunities may include tips
Ideal Candidate
The right candidate is compassionate, professional, and passionate about helping dogs and their people live more peacefully together. They should be able to explain training concepts clearly to everyday pet owners, create practical and realistic training plans, and handle client relationships with patience and confidence.
We are looking for someone who values dog welfare, client education, teamwork, and continued growth in the field of modern dog training.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your professional dog training experience, including the types of cases you have worked with and whether your experience has been in private lessons, group classes, board and train, shelter/rescue, or another setting.
- Peach on a Leash is a positive reinforcement-based, LIMA-aligned training company. We do not use e-collars, prong collars, choke chains, leash corrections, intimidation, or similar tools in any of our programs. Please describe your training philosophy and whether you are comfortable working fully within this framework.
Experience:
- professional dog training: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPDT-KA, CDBC, KPA, VSA, IAABC, or a similar certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Atlanta, GA 30332: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
