Sit Means Sit Dog Training Dog Trainer Madison, WI · Full time

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This is not a job you will easily get bored at. You will be faced with the challenge of learning how to work with dogs of all sizes, temperaments, and abilities. Seeing dogs start to live life to the fullest because their owners have a better understanding of their dog’s needs, learning habits, and being able to manage their dog in all situations is incredibly rewarding. You could be a part of a puppy’s first experiences and getting to watch them grow, or the last stop for a dog who is on the verge of being surrendered or euthanized. Whether you are saving an owner’s furniture from their puppy’s destructive habits, or saving a dog’s life, you will always find the success of our training to be incredibly rewarding. You will learn a variety of methods and theories to dog training that will allow you to help every dog, no matter their needs.

No experience is required. If you have a passion for helping dogs and dog owners, we will teach you the rest! Each trainer works Tuesday-Friday and every other Saturday. Shifts are scheduled as four 10 hour days on weekdays and half days every other Saturday.

Priorities

• Safety is always the #1 priority
• Believe in and follow our core values
• Treat all clients, dogs, and employees with integrity and respect
• Sanitation. Dogs can be messy.

Qualities we look for: 

• Effective communicator
• Time efficient and organized
• Goal oriented and driven
• Works well as a team
• Creative and innovative
• Written skills
• Outgoing, confident, and self-assured

Requirements: 

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be able to lift, push or pull a minimum of 70lbs
• Be able to run, crawl and jump
• Be able to work mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends
• Be able to sign a non-compete agreement
• Pass background check
• Have reliable transportation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting $15/hour with multiple advancement opportunities as well as monthly bonus opportunities.

Benefits: 

• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Retirement plan
• Employee discounts