Job Description

KENNEL TECH / TRAINER'S ASSISTANT

Job Type:

Part-time

Pay:

$15.00 per hour

Expected Hours:

12-20 per week

Benefits:

Opportunity to learn from experienced trainers and progress quickly Hands-on experience with various dog breeds and temperaments Clear path to becoming a professional dog trainer

Job Overview:

Bark Brigade is seeking a dedicated Kennel Tech / Trainer's Assistant to join our team. This position involves a variety of tasks, including cleaning, tending to dogs, assisting in training sessions, and supporting trainers as needed. This role is designed to lead into a dog training position, with the potential for rapid advancement based on the candidate's ability to learn and apply new skills. We are looking for someone who aspires to be a dog trainer and is committed to climbing the ladder from Kennel Tech to Trainer. Bark Brigade is a rapidly growing training organization looking for individuals who are eager to develop from the ground up and embrace our training philosophy.

Responsibilities:

Sanitize and clean crate rooms, kennels, and training areas Feed and provide water to dogs in their kennels Take dogs out for potty breaks Assist with drop-offs and ensure dogs are placed in their kennels Support training sessions (tasks will depend on experience and ability) Assist in filming social media content Maintain and clean outdoor yard areas Accompany trainers on field trips with the dogs Commit to 12-20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule including morning and evening shifts

Qualifications:

Confident handling and working around dogs of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments, including small to extra-large dogs VERY comfortable handling dogs with severe behavioral issues Comfortable learning and assisting in behavioral modification cases with dogs Open-minded and willing to learn different training methods Okay with using training tools Self-motivated and capable of working independently Able to work both morning and evening shifts to start Very dependable with strong communication skills No prior training experience required

Preferred Skills:

Experience working in a kennel environment

Career Progression Timeline:

By 3 months:

You will have fully trained your own dog using our training guidelines. This includes behavior modification, on-leash obedience, and advanced off-leash obedience. Pay increase available, access to additional resources, and start shadowing board-and-train cases.

By 6 months:

You will have shown the ability to train and will be ready to start your first board-and-train case (non-behavioral) with support from the head trainer. Pay increase and opportunity for more hours (potential for full-time).

By 1 year:

You will be handling multiple board-and-train cases, including select behavioral modification cases. Pay increase and full-time employment guarantee.

About Bark Brigade:

Bark Brigade was founded with one simple goal: to help as many people as possible build better lives with their dogs. We specialize in in-home board-and-train programs, private training sessions, and occasional day training and boarding services.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume to:

contact@barkbrigade.ca

For any questions, feel free to reach out at:

+1 (250) 588-6941

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Application question(s):

Do you have access to a dog (or the resourcefulness to get access to a dog) that you can take through our training system? Please explain. Are you interested in being a permanent kennel tech, or do you want to progress to a trainer? In your own words, describe the "balanced training" style (the style we use) and why it appeals to you.
Work Location: In person