Pet Trainer

This position is responsible for leading our Obedience Training Programs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal behavior and a strong ability to communicate effectively with customers and their pets.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work scheduled shifts and have the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends and overtime as dictated by business needs.
• Take the initiative to support selling initiatives (TEAM): thank the customer, engage with the customer and/or pet, advise products or services, and make it memorable.
• Create a positive, professional, and trusting environment for all valued associates and the customers and pets served.
• Answers phone and schedules obedience classes. Be present in the store and available to discuss our obedience program to all customers.
• Advise obedience customers in the purchase of product appropriate, necessary to attend obedience classes and at-home positive reinforcement training.
• Follow the Petsense obedience training procedures as outlined in the Obedience training documents and videos.
• Train the customer and their dogs with patience, consistency and sensitivity to the customers' needs and the role they play in training their dog.
• Adhere to customer specific needs and desires in training their dog.
• Talk to dog or use other non-physical techniques to keep the dog calm and in the trainer and customer's control.
• Report all accidents and injuries to the Store Manager promptly.
• Properly and completely fill out required obedience training forms as applies to the program.
• Observe all safety rules and procedures and adhere to safety standards.
• Adhere to cleanliness standards, to include, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning of the area(s) the customers and their pets are trained.

• 1+ years of experience required.
• High School Diploma is preferred.
• Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Pet/Live Animal, pet food, pet product knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict.
• Display compassion with animals and treat them accordingly.
• Exhibit attention to detail.

Working environment is favorable, generally working inside with moderate noise. Indoor floors and outdoor lots generally are hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, etc.) lighting and temperature are adequate.

Exposure to sharp grooming instruments, perfumed shampoos and soaps, pets, and pet waste.

Work shifts vary from one store to another, but generally are no less than 4 hours and may exceed 8 hours.

Promote a safe and productive work environment for Team Members and customers and adhere to Company safety training and guidelines.

This position is non-sedentary. It is essential that Team Members have the physical and mental stamina and ability to move throughout the store and outdoor areas quickly and safely.

Ability to read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.

Ability to move and transfer merchandise, weighing up to 50-75 pounds, throughout the distribution center.

Ability to stand and maintain a stationary position for up to 8 hours while grooming animals.

Ability to frequently move for 4-8 hours per day around the salon to groom animals, clean, and maintain the salon.

Ability to utilize grooming instruments including shears and dryers.

Ability to occasionally lift overhead.

Ability to bend, kneel, and squat frequently to position oneself to groom animals, clean shelves, and stock merchandise and equipment.

Ability to constantly operate store equipment such as computer, cash register, and other store equipment.

Ability to utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with team members and customers.

Ability to successfully complete all required training.