Training Apprentice
About West Tennessee K9
Are you ready to make a difference and do something you love!! If you have ever thought about working with dogs, this is the place to start. Our mission is to train dogs so they can fully enjoy an active life with their families and not just sit home alone.
West Tennessee K9 is a dog training business dedicated to helping both dogs, and their owners navigate the challenges of life. Dog training is more than teaching a dog to sit, stay, lay down, and come. Dog training is about leadership and relationships. We keep everything super simple and easy to understand. Our primary goal is to help people, and by doing this, we help dogs.
We are looking for the right person to join our team. We pride ourselves in maintaining a clean, safe, calm, quiet, peaceful environment for the dogs, clients, and staff. This is an entry level position that will allow you to learn dog care, dog handling, and proper dog training.
Our hours of operation are between 7:30am-6pm Sunday-Saturday.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
- Responsible for the daily care of the dogs such as learning all opening and closing procedures
- Cleaning training areas
- Some grooming such as bathing, brushing, and nail trims
- Assisting in daily training sessions under supervision of a dog trainer
- Responsible for learning and understanding training philosophies
- Responsible for learning and understanding training tools and their proper use
- Responsible for learning and understanding how dogs learn
- Communicate with clients through our client portal
- Responsible for tracking dogs' weights
- Responsible for tracking the training progress
- Begin to learn how to do Private sessions, Go Home Sessions, Turnovers, and Follow up Sessions
Requirements to Succeed:
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Professional references
- Reliable transportation
- Some dog training experience preferred
- Weekend availability
- Willing to follow protocols and procedures
- Being able to closely follow schedules
- Must have a positive attitude and calm nature
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Family friendly environment
- Supportive and fun team
We are an equal opportunity employer.
If you have ever wondered what the ins and outs of a training facility is this is the perfect position for you! If you want to come play with dogs, this isn't the job for you. Although we do have structured play times, however, all of the dogs we train are with us for behavior issues. We have strict protocols in place to make sure these pups go home much better than they came in.
If you don't know how we train, please spend some time on our social media; Facebook, IG, and Youtube. You can access all platforms through our web page, www.wtnk9.com.
Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 18 years or older?
- What is a good phone number?
- What is a good email?
- Have you ever been convicted, pled guilty, or pled no contest to a felony or misdemeanor?
- If you were referred to this job by a current employee, please indicate who referred you (please list one employee only. If N/A, leave blank).
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dog training: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Cordova, TN 38018 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
