Lead Dog Trainer

6 days ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Kip Full time

**Kip Adelaide Hills/Adelaide North**:
**Lead Dog Trainer**:
**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead the growth of the Board & Train program in Adelaide, including the coaching and development of staff.
- Consult with clients to understand and address canine behavioural issues and training requirements.
- Detect additional behavioural concerns and communicate these needs to clients with actionable plans to address.
- Create effective training strategies for dogs, documenting their advancement and opportunities.
- Instruct dogs in fundamental commands using tailored training methods that match their individual personality and characteristics.
- Implement suitable training programs to tackle and resolve problematic behaviours such as aggression, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, and biting.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation in training areas ensuring the wellbeing of animals and other staff.
- Educate clients on proper training techniques to reinforce and sustain their dogs' acquired behaviours and skills.
- Arrange training appointments, confirming bookings, and other general administrative duties as required.

**What we're looking for**:

- National Dog Trainers Federation (NDTF) certificate or similar recognised national qualification is highly regarded.
- Deep understanding of dog behaviour, including breed-specific traits, body language, communication, and socialisation.
- Demonstrated history of achieving positive results in dog training addressing various behavioural issues, improving obedience, and developing strong bonds with dogs and their owners.
- The ability to coach and mentor others, and collaborate with staff members in a team-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with various training techniques and methods, including balanced reinforcement. An ability to adapt these techniques to suit different dogs' needs and personalities is crucial.
- Patience and effective communication skills when conveying instructions clearly to both dogs and their owners.
- Ability to analyse and diagnose problems, develop appropriate solutions, and modify training techniques accordingly.
- Dedication to the well-being and welfare of the dogs in your care.
- Commitment to professional development with a passion for keeping up to date with the latest research, techniques, and trends.
- Capable of working independently, demonstrating self-motivation, and taking initiative.
- Confident and capable handling skills when working with dogs of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments.

**Why Kip Happy Stays?**
- Did someone say pets?
- We offer opportunities for career growth and promote from within.
- Extensive training opportunities to further build your skillset.
- Enjoy up to 50% off on shop items and our boarding and daycare services.
- Generous incentive programs for our leaders to earn bonuses based on performance.
- A structured induction program to set you up to succeed.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that supports our employees with free confidential counselling services.
- Work with like-minded people in a fun and exciting business with a well-established reputation and brand.
- A generous Employee Referral Program where you can earn up to $3000 per person when you recommend exceptional people that we onboard at Kip Happy Stays.

**How to apply

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