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Coaching 4 Paws —Southington, CT
- $23 - $29 an hour
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- Driver's License
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Experienced Dog Trainer

Coaching 4 Paws
Southington, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$23 - $29 an hour

Benefits

Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Behavioral interventions
Customer communication

Full Job Description

Join the Coaching 4 Paws Team

Coaching 4 Paws is seeking an experienced Balanced Dog Trainer who is passionate about producing real-world results while building lasting relationships with clients and their dogs. We are looking for a confident trainer with strong handling skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to helping dogs and owners succeed through fair, structured, and effective training.

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years of professional dog training experience using balanced training methods.

Responsibilities

Conduct client evaluations to assess behavior, temperament, and training needs
Develop individualized training plans based on each dog's goals
Train dogs enrolled in our Board & Train programs
Teach owners how to maintain and continue their dog's training after program completion
Work with a wide variety of cases
Safely handle dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments
Utilize balanced training techniques appropriate to each individual dog
Maintain detailed training notes and communicate progress with clients
Provide exceptional customer service and build lasting client relationships
Keep training areas clean, organized, and safe
Work closely with fellow trainers and staff to ensure consistency in training

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of professional dog training experience (required)
Experience with balanced training methods
Comfortable using and educating clients on training tools such as food, slip leads, prong collars, e-collars, clickers and long lines
Strong understanding of canine behavior, learning theory, and behavior modification
Excellent communication and coaching skills
Ability to confidently handle challenging or aggressive dogs safely
Reliable, punctual, and professional
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to lift 50+ pounds and remain active throughout the day

Preferred Experience

Board & Train experience
Conducting behavioral evaluations
Working with reactive or aggressive dogs
AKC, IGP, PSA, Ring Sport, or other working dog/sport dog background
Experience training pet obedience and advanced off-leash reliability

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

Has a genuine passion for helping dogs and their owners
Is motivated to continue learning and growing as a trainer
Can think critically and adapt training to the individual dog
Maintains professionalism under pressure
Works well independently and as part of a team
Takes pride in producing high-quality, lasting training results

Why Coaching 4 Paws?

At Coaching 4 Paws, we focus on creating clear communication, structure, and trust between dogs and their owners. Our trainers have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of cases, continue developing their skills, and make a meaningful impact on both dogs and families every day.

If you're an experienced balanced trainer looking to join a team that values results, professionalism, and continued growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement

Experience:

dog training: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Southington, CT 06489 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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