Service Dog Trainer
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$40000 - $55000 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Kearneysville, West Virginia |
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Job Description
Job Description
About the Role:
Veterans Moving Forward is looking for a passionate and skilled Service Dog Trainer to join our mission-driven team in Kearneysville, WV. In this rewarding role, you'll train service dogs that change the lives of veterans and their families — making a real difference every single day.
Responsibilities:
- Train dogs in basic and advance obedience using established training techniques
- Train dogs for tasks needed to assist veterans with physical and/or mental disabilities
- Identify and document any behavioral issues, create a plan to address them
- Lead training classes and/or private lessons for volunteer Puppy Raisers/Sitters
- Ensure training areas are clean and organized
- Feed, water, and walk the dogs as required
- Comply with and discuss instruction techniques as directed by the Director
- Socialize and train dogs in public settings
- Assess dog temperament, behavior, and suitability for service dog placement
- Develop and implement individualized training plans tailored to each dog's progress and veteran's needs
- Facilitate client team training sessions to pair veterans with their service dogs
- Maintain accurate training records, progress reports, and documentation for each dog
- Socialize dogs in a variety of public settings to ensure task reliability and public access readiness
- Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and veterinary professionals to support dog health and welfare
- Effectively manage canine volunteers and Kennel Assistants in basic commands and care of the dogs
- Create and maintain programmatic inventory
- Order food, supplements, etc. for canines
- Keep and maintain veterinary and health records
- Mentor and Guide Assistant Trainers
- Participate in fund raising and other public events
- Physically capable of performing duties that require regular bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and lifting to 75 lbs.
Requirements:
Certification or Professional Experience Equivalent is required
Certification or Professional Experience Equivalent is required
- 7-10 years of professional experience training for clientele or other programs.
- Prior experience in professional dog training, service dog training, or animal behavior
- Knowledge of positive reinforcement, operant conditioning, and behavior modification techniques
- Ability to work compassionately and professionally with veterans and individuals with disabilities
- Strong observational skills and ability to assess and document canine behavior accurately
- Physical ability to handle, work with, and manage dogs of various sizes and breeds
- Reliable, self-motivated, and committed to the organization's mission of serving veterans
About Us:
Veterans Moving Forward is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of veterans and their families by providing trained service dogs and therapy dogs at no cost. Our team is united by a deep respect for those who have served our country and a commitment to the healing power of the human-animal bond. Join us and be part of a community where your work truly matters.
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