Petco Employment For – Dog Trainer

Job Description:.

As the Dog Trainer, you must follow Petco’s Positive Dog Training curriculums, policies, and training methodologies. The Petco Positive Dog Training Program supports and adheres to “LIMA” which stands for least intrusive, minimally aversive and spotlights the importance of dog trainer skillsets and knowledge base to ensure that Health & Wellness remains priority throughout the training process. You must be committed to and show a genuine interest in enhancing communication and teamwork between dog and pet parent by offering positive solutions and rewarding success while providing a fun and safe environment for dogs, pet parents and Pet Care Center partners. Provide pet parents with exceptional Dog Training instruction and customer service by acting as a subject matter expert for Petco’s Positive Dog Training Program, products, services and promotions, to our canine companions and their pet parents, helping them strengthen their bond through fun and educational dog training.

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote the science based positive training philosophies of the Petco Positive Dog Training
• Program and ensure a safe dog training environment for pet parents, guests , dogs, and all Petco partners.
• Maintain ethical standards while working with dogs, pet parents, and all Pet Care Center partners.
• Confidently perform all tasks & duties as outlined in the Dog Training Instructor Program (DTIP).
• Develop training plans for pet parents and their dogs and work to increase the use of positive reinforcement and eliminate the use of punishment.
• Encompass excellent listening skills and able to effectively coach in an encouraging and motivating way by delivering points efficiently and easily.
• Is effective in a variety of formal presentation settings and can capture attention, establish clear directions, and create a climate that motivates others.
• Be familiar with all new products and services to be able to engage with guests regarding their features and benefits.
• Upon hiring, must complete Petco’s Positive Dog Training Instructor Program with a Petco Certified Dog Trainer Mentor a nd associated Petco onboarding within specified timeframe.
• Complete and maintain other training courses and acknowledgments as assigned.

Qualification & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is generally preferred.
• Must successfully complete Petco’s Positive Dog Training Instructor Program upon hiring, within established timelines
• Background in public speaking, presenting, and facilitating a group.
• Comfort level with technology and the ability to coach others on troubleshooting issues.
• Possess basic computer skills with the ability to quickly research information from the Internet.
• CPDT-KA or Karen Pryor Academy (KPA-CTP) certifications preferred.
• Previous experience teaching positive reinforcement Dog Training techniques in group or class settings preferred Supervisory

Job Details:

Company: Petco

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Orlando, FL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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