Pay Rate: $18.00-$24.00

Seeking Part-Time and Full-Time Dog Trainer in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to work with dogs in our dog training business at Fun Fur Pets, LLC including dog basic manners and behavioral issues to make them a more compatible family member. Animal Training experience of one year or more with dogs, horses, etc is preferred for this position.

The full-time position includes 5 work days + every other Saturday (Tuesday-Friday) with the Hours of: 7:00 am to 11:00 am; 12:00pm-6:00 pm. Every other Saturday the hours would be 8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 12:00 to 6:00 pm for dog training classes. A total of 18 work days per month.

The part-time position includes 4 work days and every other Saturday. The hours are Noon to 6:00 and Saturdays 8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm for dog training classes.

Need to be comfortable with small and large dogs, puppies and older. Our teaching program is for basic obedience, minor behavior modification and aggression cases. The candidate must be comfortable filming yourself speaking and working with a dog. You'll be provided with a company phone to shoot videos and post them to a private Facebook group for clients. The videos are of the dog, demonstrating the tasks that you are working on with the dog. Our clients are expected to watch the videos on the private Facebook group and mimic the training that you are providing. (Examples can be found on our Facebook page.)

A virtual assistant communicates with all prospective clients and monitors Facebook and email. There will be no sales calls.

Trainer Responsibilities:

· Work with dogs on their basic manners and behavioral issues to make them a more compatible family member. We follow the LIMA theory in our training program, rewards always come first.

· You will be responsible for cleaning up pee, poop, vomit, and other miscellaneous things caused by animals.

· Lead pack walks inside our facility and outdoor play areas.

· Train dogs outside the facility to provide urban training and walks

· Assist dogs in overcoming fear of humans, other dogs and their environment

· Assist dogs with reactivity, resource guarding and behavioral issues.

· Be proactive in making sure dogs are always in a clean and safe environment.

· Have basic customer service skills and be able to follow our safety protocols.

· Must be able to work independently, as well as in a team atmosphere.

· Responsible, reliable, with a positive, can-do attitude that is excited to learn.

· Desire to provide the absolute best experience to our animal pets and their owners.

· If you are addicted to your phone or call in sick frequently this is not the job for you!

· Safety and security are a priority while enjoying all we do.

· Maintain confidentiality in practices and all aspects of our clients and business

· Additional duties as needed.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Must be able to lift and move up to 50 the facility for extended periods of time (up to 6-9 hours per day.)

· Dogs will jump on you, wrap the leash around your legs, etc. so you must not have any physical limitations or issues that could be aggravated by this type of work.

· You must be able to work in a loud environment. You must be able to always hear the dogs and other staff members. (You will not be allowed to wear earbuds, headphones, earplugs, or anything that would interfere with your hearing.)

· You will be required to stand, walk, sit, use your hands and fingers, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in order to handle dogs, serve customers, and clean the facility.

· Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus..

Compensation:

Pay range: $14–$18/hour (based on experience) Room for growth within the organization based upon merit and interest. We pay based on performance. Additional educational opportunities are available with this position.

Experience:

Candidates who are successful in this position may have previous experience as a dog trainer, pet care technician, kennel technician, or animal care attendant.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• La Crosse, WI 54601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How will you be getting to Fun Fur Pets? (Driving, walking, bus, Uber)
• Do you have any allergies to any animals?
• Are there any dog breeds you are unsure of?
• Have you had any dog training or animal care experience and if so, please explain in a few sentences.
• Do you have the ability to be a "pack leader"? What traits allow you to do so? Please explain in a few sentences what makes you stand out.
• How would you handle the following scenario: Two dogs have been playing for 30 minutes when they suddenly begin fighting. You have other dogs in the play area as well. How would you respond immediately?
• How would you handle the following scenario: A customer who picked up their dog earlier that day, calls complaining that the dog has a scratch on him/her. How do you respond?
• Why are you interested in joining our team?
• What is your email address and cell phone to contact you directly for more information?

Experience:

• Dog training: 1 year (Preferred)