Pet Care Professional Trainer (In-Store) at KENNELWOOD VILLAGE INC – Maryville, Illinois

Kennelwood Pet Resorts is looking for a Dog Trainer to be a part of a growing industry leader pet care business. This role will be able to help create long term relationships and transform the lives of the clients and pets they are working with to train!

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Train dogs of various breeds and temperaments to achieve client expectations.
• Reply to training inquiries that come in from varies sources including in person, phone and email.
• Self-generate training leads from existing Kennelwood clients and from the community.
• Build and maintain relationships with referral networks like veterinarians, rescue organizations and breeders.
• Conduct training evaluations to assess the needs of the client and pet. Recommend training programs and align client expectations.
• Properly clean and sanitize training areas and equipment to help ensure the health of the pets in the training program.
• Conduct regular client lessons to provide updates and to teach them how to enforce the training.

This description is representative only and is not exhaustive of all the tasks this position may be required to perform.

What's in it for you?

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Weekly paychecks
• Training and growth potential
• 401k plus employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Free Pet Boarding and Dog DayCamp
• Discounts on Training and Grooming
• Bring your dog to work with you!
• Benefits may vary per position and department
  Kennelwood Pet Resorts opened its first location in 1974. Since the beginning, Kennelwood has been a leader in the pet care industry being the first to introduce pet services like Shed-X and Doggie DayCamp and continues the tradition by offering services such as training, grooming, dog daycamp, and boarding. Kennelwood has nine convenient pet resort locations as well as a Kennelwood Academy for Dog Training Professionals. Kennelwood continues to be an industry leader and has the philosophy that the experiences we create from connections that build trust and confidence. Join our team and be a part of the tradition and contribute to the lives of the pets entrusted in our care!
  

Qualifications:

• Certificate of completion from a reputable dog training school or equivalent experience.
• Familiar with training methods utilizing a balanced approach.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to instruct clients in a one-on-one or small group format.
• Must be a self-starter and take initiative.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs on occasion
• Ability to walk dogs of all sizes on leashes
• Comfortable working around pet hair and dander
• A passion for animals