Professional Dog Trainer – No Experience Required | Training Provided

• Must reside in Fairport, Rochester, or surrounding communities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must own an iPhone for client communication, training videos, and progress updates.
• MUST be able to safely board up to TWO client dogs in your home.
• Must have a suitable home environment for safely housing and training client dogs.
• Must be willing to accommodate training appointments during evenings and weekends.
• Must be comfortable working with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Must have basic computer skills and familiarity with social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing responsibilities independently.
• Must be willing to complete the required out-of-state certification program.

Our Board & Train dogs live in our trainers’ homes throughout their training programs.

Candidates MUST be able to accommodate up to two client dogs at a time in their home.

You may have your own personal pets. However, client dogs must be kept separate from personal pets, and all training dogs must be securely crated when unsupervised, in accordance with company safety policies.

• →Training dogs of various breeds, sizes, ages, and temperaments.
• →Teaching basic and advanced obedience commands.
• →Working with dogs experiencing behavioral challenges, including anxiety, reactivity, and aggression.
• →Conducting private training lessons and teaching owners how to reinforce their dogs’ training.
• →Caring for and training Board & Train dogs in your home.
• →Providing clients with regular training updates, including photos and videos.
• →Traveling to our Fairport training facility and other designated training locations.
• →Maintaining professional communication with clients.
• →Creating training videos and social media content showcasing client dogs’ progress.
• →Participating in community events and promotional activities.
• →Continuing to develop your professional dog training knowledge and skills.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about dogs and helping people.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Patient, confident, and comfortable handling challenging dogs.
• Organized, dependable, and professional.
• A strong communicator who enjoys teaching others.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and learning new techniques.
• Capable of working independently while following established training methods and company policies.

Previous experience handling dogs, working in kennels, veterinary facilities, animal shelters, or other animal-related environments is preferred but not required.

If you’re passionate about dogs, enjoy working with people, and are ready to put in the effort to build a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. Compensation is performance-based, and actual earnings depend on training assignments and services performed.

Please note: The ability to safely board client dogs in your home and complete the required certification program are essential requirements of this opportunity.