Pet Care Specialist

2 months ago


Thousand Oaks, California, United States Petco Full time
Petco Dog Trainer Job Description

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Dog Trainer to join our team at Petco. As a Dog Trainer, you will play a vital role in enhancing the bond between pet parents and their furry companions. Your expertise in modern dog training techniques and positive reinforcement methods will help pet parents develop well-behaved, happy, and healthy dogs.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct dog training group classes and private lessons with pet parents, educating them on positive reinforcement techniques and environmental management.
  • Recommend and sell appropriate training tools, equipment, and supplies to pet parents, ensuring they have the necessary resources for successful training.
  • Keep accurate records of training sessions, progress, and pet parents' feedback.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • Collaborate with the store team to promote dog training services, assist with scheduling, and handle customer inquiries or concerns.
  • Work cross-functionally with grooming and veterinary teams to provide 360° solutions for all dog training guests.
  • Ensure a safe and clean training environment by adhering to Petco's policies and procedures regarding animal care, health, and safety.
Qualifications:
  • Possession of a passion for animal care, training, and welfare, and a genuine interest in improving the lives of pets and their pet parents.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with pet parents and provide clear instructions and demonstrations.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle and work with dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds in a safe and humane manner.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
  • Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed to accommodate the training schedule and store operations.
  • Physical stamina to stand, walk, bend, and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) associated with dog training equipment and supplies.
  • Familiarity with computer systems and software to manage training records, schedules, and communication with pet parents.
Benefits:
  • Competitive base pay, plus incentive.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and more.
  • 401k and more.
  • Paid time off.
  • Petco Discounts.
  • Career development and growth opportunities, such as a Dog Trainer Mentor, Dog Training Pro & Virtual Instructor.

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers. We're focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets, people, and our planet is good for Petco.


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