Senior Trainer

Job post summary

Job description:

Frogs to Dogs provides top-notch training and pet services. Our focus is keeping pets happy, safe, and healthy by ensuring that our employees are trained and interacting with them all day long. We are looking for a highly experienced dog trainer to assist with delivering our training programs and to help act as a coach and mentor for our junior trainers. Please note we do train reactive dogs so any candidate must be well versed in the handling and training of reactive dogs.

Dog Trainer

Our Ideal Candidate:

 Minimum 5 years of experience working with reactive dogs and coaching their

owners

 Shelter or Rescue experience is a huge plus!

 Extensive hands-on handling dogs of all sizes, breeds, and reactivity levels

 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate positively and clearly with

customers

 Strong ability to read and respond appropriately to canine body language

 Excellent communication skills with both customers and team members.

 Reliable, punctual, and equipped with dependable transportation

 Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing and prioritizing multiple

tasks.

 A positive, can-do attitude and adaptability to the dynamic nature of daily tasks

Essential Functions and Duties:

 Lead daily training sessions and coordinate support staff in executing training

exercises

 Record and share videos and detailed notes for owners, highlighting progress in

training and socialization

 Work one-on-one with owners and their pets to ensure positive training outcomes

and experiences

 Upload training videos and write clear, informative behavioral descriptions for owners

 Provide guidance to owners on managing and reinforcing positive behaviors at home

 Collaborate with team members to promote consistent handling techniques and

training goals

 Assist in training new staff members in safe, effective dog handling practices

 Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, even when exposed to the

typical sounds and smells of a kennel setting

Physical Requirements:

 This is a physically demanding role requiring candidates to be on their feet for the

entire shift

 Must be able to lift, support, and safety handle dogs of varying sizes and

temperaments

 Ability to navigate multiple sets of stairs during a shift is essential

Benefits:

 Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance and Paid time

off

 Part-time employees are eligible for dental and vision insurance

 401(k) retirement plan & company match for employees 18 and older

 $20-$25/hour plus bonuses

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dog training: 5 years (Required)
• reactive dog training/handling: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Decatur, GA 30030 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Decatur, GA 30030: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Supplemental pay

• Tips

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount