Top 27 Animal trainer Jobs in Columbia Md

Canine coach and Dog trainer
Dogtopia of Owings Mills —Owings Mills, MD
- $15.50 - $16.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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Training Coordinator (Lab Animal)
Priority One Services, Inc —Silver Spring, MD
- $32 - $38 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Military
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pet Trainer
PetSmart —Ellicott City, MD
- $15.10 - $27.88 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Professional Dog Trainer
Balanced K9 Training —Anne Arundel County, MD
- $2,500 - $8,000 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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Experienced Dog Daycare Handler or Trainer
Parkwood Pet Resort —Pikesville, MD
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Dog Trainer
Petco —Baltimore, 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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Canine coach and Dog trainer

Dogtopia of Owings Mills -
Owings Mills, MD

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Job Details

Part-time
$15.50 - $16.00 an hour
7 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
On-the-job training
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Customer communication
Animal behavior
Potty training for children
Teaching
Positive guidance disciplinary approach

Full Job Description

Canine Coach & Certified Dog Trainer

MUST HAVE A CERTIFICATION IN DOG TRAINING

Dogtopia of Owings Mills is the leading destination for dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training services. Our mission is to provide a safe, fun, and enriching environment where every dog can thrive while giving pet parents peace of mind.

If you have a passion for dogs, enjoy teaching both people and pets, and believe in positive reinforcement training, we'd love to meet you!

What We Offer

Bring your dog to work (after successful completion of training!)
Competitive pay
Flexible scheduling
Career growth opportunities
Education in canine behavior, body language, and enrichment
A fun, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
The opportunity to make a lasting impact on dogs and their families

Position Overview

This role combines the responsibilities of a Canine Coach with those of a Certified Dog Trainer. You will help supervise daycare playgroups while also leading training sessions for dogs and their owners through private lessons and group classes.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about educating pet parents and building confident, well-mannered dogs through positive reinforcement methods only.

Canine Coach Responsibilities

Safely supervise large groups of dogs in an open-play environment.
Read and understand canine body language.
Maintain a clean and safe playroom.
Redirect inappropriate behaviors using positive methods.
Keep dogs engaged through play and enrichment activities.
Communicate with fellow team members to ensure the safety of every dog.
Provide exceptional care as if every dog were your own.
Be comfortable working in playrooms that are live-streamed for pet parents.

Dog Trainer Responsibilities

Conduct one-on-one private training sessions.
Lead group obedience classes with dogs and their owners.
Create individualized training plans based on each dog's needs.
Educate pet parents on proper training techniques and consistency at home.
Evaluate canine behavior and recommend appropriate training goals.
Document training progress and communicate updates with clients.
Help create educational content and support Dogtopia's training program.

Training Philosophy

Our training program is built on positive reinforcement.

We do not use:

Shock (e-collars)
Prong collars
Choke collars
Physical corrections
Fear or intimidation-based methods

Applicants must be committed to rewarding desired behaviors and creating a positive learning experience for every dog.

Required Training Knowledge

Applicants should have experience teaching or be highly proficient with:

Sit
Down
Wait
Stay
Leave It
Loose Leash Walking
Heel
Place
Focus
Touch
Tuck
Settle
Come/Recall
Rollover
Basic potty training
Proper leash handling
Canine body language and behavior modification
Building confidence through positive reinforcement

Qualifications

Professional dog training experience preferred.
Dog trainer certification preferred (or equivalent professional experience).
Strong understanding of canine body language and behavior.
Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and breeds.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to coach and educate pet parents in a supportive, encouraging manner.
Able to stand, bend, lift, and be active throughout the workday.

Our Dogtopia Values

At Dogtopia, we live by our Dogtopia-isms:

We LOVE life unconditionally like a dog.
We STAY loyal to our pack.
We CHASE the highest standards of safety.
We PLAY to our fullest potential.
We TREAT every day like it's the Most Exciting Day Ever!

If you're looking for more than just a job and want the opportunity to positively impact the lives of dogs and their families every day, we'd love to have you join our pack!

Pay: $15.50 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
On-the-job training
Paid training

Work Location: In person

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