Dog Training Instructor

Join Petco as a Dog Training Apprentice and embark on a rewarding career in animal training and behavior. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with dogs and their owners, providing expert guidance and support to help them build a stronger bond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional dog training instruction and customer service to pet owners
• Act as a subject matter expert for Petco's Positive Dog Training Program products, services, and in-store promotions
• Assist in achieving store budgeted sales goals by driving sales and educating store partners
• Learn and apply positive training philosophies of the Petco Positive Dog Training Program
• Develop and maintain a safe and engaging dog training environment for pet owners, customers, dogs, and Petco partners
• Interact professionally and effectively with pet owners and store partners regarding dog training or other pet services
• Be a dog training-related resource in-store to support consistent achievement of targeted goals and exhibit the ability to enlist the aid and support to accomplish common tasks

Requirements:

• Must be able to perform all duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Must successfully complete Petco's Dog Training Instructor Program course and associated onboarding within established timelines
• Must adhere to DTIP training schedule as set forth by Dog Training Mentor
• Reports to an established Petco Positive Dog Trainer Mentor for all instructional curriculum

Work Environment:

The majority of job duties are conducted indoors, although merchandise stocking and customer carry-outs will require that an associate leave the store briefly. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 50 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. The large majority of this associate's time will be spent in direct contact with our customers and their dogs.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.