Top 24 Dog training Jobs in Petaluma, Ca

Canine Welfare Training Technician
Guide Dogs for the Blind —San Rafael, CA
- $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Animal Care Providers: House Sitter/Dog Walker/Cat Visits in Marin County
SoulMates Animal Care Referral Network —Marin County, CA
- $100 - $700 a week
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Customer service
- Driver's License
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Dog Behavior Consultant
Marin Humane Society —Novato, CA
- $24.78 - $27.52 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
12d
Dog Training Instructor
Marin Humane Society —Novato, CA
- $24.78 - $27.52 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
12d
Dog/Cat Boarding Technician
K9 COUNTRY CLUB Kennel staff —Petaluma, CA
- From $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- No experience needed
- Cleaning
- On-the-job training
- Employee discount
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Public Dog Training Instructor
Humane Society of Sonoma County —Santa Rosa, CA
- $18.21 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Dog Trainer/ Kennel Attendent and training promoter
Dairydell Canine —Petaluma, CA
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
Shelter Behavior Specialist
Humane Society of Sonoma County —Santa Rosa, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
On-Call Hunting Dog Trainer
Kenwood BPSC Hunt Club LLC —Sonoma, CA
- $26 - $30 an hour
- Extended hours
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Kennel Technician and Doggie Daycare Attendant
The Meadows Canine Camp —Santa Rosa, CA
- $20 - $40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Santa Rosa Shelter Manager
Humane Society of Sonoma County —Santa Rosa, CA
- From $70,500 a year
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory management
Dog Training Assistant
Mary's Angels Dog Training —San Rafael, CA
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Paid time off
- On-the-job training
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Canine Wellness Technician (Kennel Technician)
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC. —Santa Rosa, CA
- $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Fair chance
- Entry level
- 403(b)
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Dog Bather / Groomer Apprentice
Doggy Barber Pet Grooming —Rohnert Park, CA
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- In-person
- Entry level
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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Canine Early Care Technician - Overnight
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC. —Santa Rosa, CA
- $19.25 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Organizational skills
- Fair chance
- 403(b)
Quick Apply
Deputy Sheriff II - Lateral
County of Sonoma (CA) —Santa Rosa, CA
- $55.47 - $67.42 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Dog Groomer
Spot Pet Care —Mill Valley, CA
- $21 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- English
- Paid training
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
Deputy Sheriff II - Lateral
County of Sonoma —Santa Rosa, CA
- $67.42 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Pet Groomer
PetSmart —Santa Rosa, CA
- $17.17 - $29.95 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Junior Groomer
Petco —San Rafael, CA
- $10.00 - $21.50 an hour
- Part-time
- No high school diploma
- High school diploma or GED
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Canine Welfare Training Technician

Guide Dogs for the Blind -
San Rafael, CA

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Full-time
$26 an hour

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Health insurance
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Full Job Description

Training a guide dog starts with expert care.

At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), our mission depends on the care and conditioning of exceptional dogs in training. As a Canine Welfare Training Technician at our San Rafael, CA campus, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the physical health, mental enrichment, and daily well-being of the adult dogs preparing for a life of service.

This role is hands-on, physically demanding, and team-oriented, requiring attention to detail and a strong sense of purpose. You’ll use your expertise to support daily routines while contributing to a positive, structured environment where dogs can thrive. In return, we offer a generous starting pay rate, a collaborative culture, and a clear path for professional growth, including the potential to build a career in canine welfare or guide dog training.

What you’ll do:

Provide daily expert care, including feeding, bathing, administering medications, exercising, and grooming adult dogs in training
Monitor dog behavior and health, and report observations accurately
Support kennel cleanliness and sanitation to uphold high standards
Assist in basic obedience reinforcement and training enrichment
Collaborate with trainers, veterinary staff, and volunteers
Maintain detailed digital records and documentation

What you’ll love:

Our mentorship training program, including opportunities for continued education
A collaborative work environment where you’ll form long-lasting friendships
Supporting dogs in formal training and those preparing for alternate careers
Having a career with an impact, creating partnerships between guide dogs and people
A generous benefits package that includes vacation & holidays, health insurance, retirement savings plan and more

The experience and skills you’ll need:

Previous experience caring for dogs in a kennel, veterinary, or training environment preferred
Physical stamina to be on your feet for most of the day and perform activities like bending, lifting, hosing, and scooping
Comfort using digital tools and learning new systems to track care
A team-first attitude, strong communication skills, great work-ethic and dependable attendance

This is a full-time position requiring work on weekends including 4 day shifts and 1 evening shift per week. Some holiday shifts are also required.

Meet our Canine Welfare Training Technicians:

https://www.guidedogs.com/meet-our-cwtts

Guide Dogs for the Blind

At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyone deserves to move through the world safely and confidently – to live the life they want to live. As the largest guide dog school in North America, we have graduated more than 16,000 guide dog teams from across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. GDB not only improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion. Join our team of more than 300 employees and share your passion for our mission.

At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we respect, value, and appreciate all differences. We welcome all qualified candidates irrespective of your race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities, especially those who are blind or visually impaired, are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and need assistance and/or accommodation with applying for a job, please feel free to contact our Human Resources department.

Pay Range
$26.00/hour

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