Top 16 Dog trainer Jobs in Tennessee

Associate Dog Trainer/Play Supervisor
Dogs and Kat: Dog Training —Nashville, TN
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- On-the-job training
- Employee discount
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Kennel Tech / Dog Trainer
Tip Top K9 in AZ —Franklin, TN
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Cleaning
- Reliable transportation
- On-the-job training
- Flexible schedule
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Dog Trainer
Dog Training Elite —Nashville, TN
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- On-the-job training
- Professional development assistance
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Dog Trainer
The Spot 4 Dogs K-9 Training LLC —Powell, TN
- $15 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- On-the-job training
- Professional development assistance
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Senior Dog Trainer
The Dog Wizard —Nashville, TN
- $35,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Part-Time Dog Handler with Flexible Schedule HIRING ASAP
REBECCA MOORE GIBSON —Nashville, TN
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Flexible schedule
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Overnight Pet Sitter
Pooches & Smooches Pet Sitting —Nashville, TN
- $750 - $1,200 a month
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Driver's License
- Flexible schedule
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Dog Trainer
PetSuites —Arlington, TN
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Cleaning
- In-person
- 1 year
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Dog Handler
Happy Hounds of Franklin —Franklin, TN
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Pet Care Specialist - Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
Haven Pet Company, LLC —Nashville, TN
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Travel reimbursement
- On-the-job training
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Experienced Dog Groomer
Waggin N' Braggin —Madisonville, TN
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Mid-level
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Associate Dog Trainer/Play Supervisor

Dogs and Kat: Dog Training
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Part-time
$17 - $19 an hour
3 hours ago

Benefits

On-the-job training
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Individual / group counseling
Interpersonal skills
Content creation
Attention to detail
Organizational skills

Full Job Description

Nashville’s longest running force free, positive reinforcement based dog training company is seeking to add several passionate, COMpassionate, and highly motivated individuals to join our growing team of dog trainers and behavior counselors at our facility in Nashville, TN.

Dogs and Kat, Dog Training & Behavior Counseling has been serving the greater Nashville area and “Training Through Trust” (our tagline) for over 23 years. Our organization prides itself on using only positive reinforcement, science-based, dog-friendly methods that create strong human-canine bonds through trust, education, communication, and understanding.

This is an incredible opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced, well established, veterinarian recommended trainers and behavior counselors in Nashville.

Job details

At Dogs and Kat, our tagline “Training Through Trust” applies to both dogs and people. We believe that building relationships based on trust through kind, effective, compassionate, and professional interactions works for both our clients AND their pups. A successful candidate for this position will be someone who embodies this philosophy as well as being one who is self-motivated, open-minded, takes direction well, has outstanding communication skills (with both dogs and people), has great attention to detail, and is a team player. If you are a behavior nerd and excited about continuing education, we want to meet you!

Responsibilities:

Work with clients and their dogs to help them with training challenges
Prepare training plans to assist clients with behavior modification of their dogs
Meet with clients on arrival and departure of dog to discuss training expectations and progress
Work one-on-one and train with day school puppies
Document and keep notes and video of a dog’s behavior during a training session. Be able to communicate this information to the client in person, via phone, video, or email.
Manage puppy play groups
Ability to focus on and prioritize physical and emotional well-being of dogs in our care
Run preset class curriculum and help develop new class curriculum (where applicable)
Conduct group classes
Assist with additional training sessions as needed, including virtual training when asked
Consult with other trainers and training coordinator
Create content (photos & videos) for social media posting.

Qualifications For This Position:

We are seeking associate trainers for our puppy day school with future training to lead our group classes.

For the associate dog trainer/play supervisor, our ideal applicant has at least one year of professional dog training experience and is certified via the PPG, CCPDT, IAABC, or is a KPA-CTP or seeking this certification.

For assistant trainers, we are willing to train the right candidates. You must have at least two years of experience working with dogs in a professional capacity.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of Operant and Classical Conditioning as it pertains to training dogs preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of dogs, dog behavior, and canine communication is key.
Shelter/Rescue experience a plus
Dog daycare experience a big plus
Must be reliable, dependable, and punctual
Must have reliable transportation

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Dogs and Kat is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Pay:

Starting at $17-19 per hour depending on experience and up to $40/hour for eventual group class training

Potential pay raise after 90 days

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Continuing education assistance provided

Schedule:

20 - 25 hours/week (with possible additional hours after training)

Must be available to work weekdays. A combination of weekdays, weekday evenings, and weekend days (no weekend evenings) will be required for group class training.

NO major holidays

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
On-the-job training
Professional development assistance

Experience:

working with dogs in a professional capacity: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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