Dog Trainer

3 weeks ago

North Sydney Council, Australia Puppuccino Pet Spa Full time
Puppuccino Pet Spa is hiring a Full time Dog Trainer role in Forestville, NSW.
Apply now to be part of our team.
Job summary: Flexible hours available 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role Expected salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year Job Title: Dog Handler & Trainer Location: Sydney / Brisbane Employment Type: Flexible Company: Puppuccino – Premium Dog Training & Care About Puppuccino: Puppuccino is a leading Australian provider of high-end dog training, daycare, and lifestyle services , committed to fostering happy, well-behaved dogs through science-backed methods.
Our services include: Obedience & Behavior Training (puppy socialization, aggression rehab, service dog prep).
Doggy Daycare & Boarding – Safe, fun, and enriching environments.
Grooming & Wellness (bathing, nail trimming, dental care).
Custom Programs (private lessons, in-home training).
Community Events (dog meetups, workshops).
Why We're Hiring: With Australia's pet industry booming (69% of households own pets ), we're expanding our team to meet demand for: Growing client base – More pups need training/daycare.
Service quality – Ensure every dog gets expert, compassionate care.
New offerings – E.g., agility training, therapy dog programs.
Team specialization – Divide focus (e.g., puppies vs.
behavioral rehab).
Key Responsibilities: Handle, care for, and supervise dogs during training, transport, and other activities.
Conduct assessments of dog behavior and temperament.
Develop and implement training plans tailored to individual dogs.
Train dogs in basic obedience, advanced commands, and/or specific tasks (e.g., service work, security, scent detection, agility).
Use positive reinforcement and humane training techniques.
Keep accurate records of training progress, behavior assessments, and health needs.
Clean and maintain kennels, grooming equipment, and training facilities.
Monitor dog health and behavior and report any concerns to veterinarians or supervisors.
Educate and advise dog owners or handlers on training techniques and behavioral strategies.
Participate in public demonstrations or client sessions when required.
Love our Puppuccino Brand and our company culture.
Requirements: Experience : 1+ years in professional dog training/handling (or certified via CCPDT, IACP, etc.).
Skills : Canine body language, positive reinforcement, crisis management (e.g., fights, anxiety).
Physical ability : Lift 20kg+, stand for hours, work outdoors.
Certifications (preferred) : CPDT-KA, Delta Institute, or similar.
Personality : Patient, communicative, and passionate about animal welfare Perks & Benefits: Discounted services for your own pets.
Flexible schedules (mention if applicable).
Work with a fun, dog-loving team How to Apply: Send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your training philosophy to *****@puppuccino.com.au .
Include: Certifications (if any).
Examples of past success (e.g., "rehabbed a fear-aggressive dog").

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