Responsible for training dogs for basic obedience on and off leash at Canyon View Ranch, documents progress of each individual dog, communicates and performs lessons with dog owners.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prior experience working as a dog trainer
Train dogs basic obedience commands in the technique taught at Canyon View Ranch
Make phone calls to clients regarding training progress of their dog
Take phone calls from prospective clients with questions about training
Document each dogs progress
Perform 45-60 minute lessons with the dog and it’s owner(s)
Supervise dogs in outdoor group play
Observe dogs and report behavioral issues or health concerns
Prevent and break up dog fights
Assist clients
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Driver's License
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to work as part of a team, complete tasks unsupervised according to a timetable, and communicates clearly to coworkers and supervisors.
Keep calm under pressure, identify and respond quickly to events and situations involving risk to dogs' health and safety.
COMPETENCIES: PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT: Additional remarks regarding physical demands: Lifting and moving bags of dog food up to 40lbs, handling large dogs on leash and lifting up dogs weighing 50lbs four feet vertically to a grooming table or kennel. In the event of a dog fight, all employees must be able to run quickly to the dogs involved and use proper and safe techniques to break up the fight. Techniques will be taught during employee training.
Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Analytical -Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Problem Solving -Works well in group problem solving situations.
Project Management -Communicates changes and progress.
Customer Service -Responds to requests for service and assistance.
Appearance and Performance –Reflects a positive image of Canyon View Ranch to the public, including appropriate attire, friendly interaction with dogs, and quieting any barking using proper voice control.
External Working Relationships –Develops and maintains courteous and effective working relationships with clients, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organizations.
Business Necessity –The needs of the employer may be dependent on responding to and anticipating rapidly changing external and internal demands in all aspects of how business is conducted. This may include, but is not limited to, organization structure, finances, goals, personnel, work processes, technology, and customer demands. Therefore, it may become necessary to make modifications to how business is conducted and work is accomplished, with minimal or no advance notice to employees. Accordingly the employee must be capable of adapting, with minimal or no advance notice, to changes in how business is conducted and work is accomplished, with no diminishment in work performance.
Safety and Security –All employees are responsible for observing safety and security procedures as applicable and reporting potentially unsafe conditions to management.
Continually required to stand.
Continually required to walk.
Continually required to utilize both hands and finger dexterity.
Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
Occasionally required to safely intervene in the event of a dog fight and break it up.
Continually required to talk or hear.
Occasionally required to taste or smell.
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Peripheral vision.