Dog Trainer

As a Petco Certified Dog Trainer, you will play a vital role in furthering Petco’s mission as a Pet Health and Wellness company by enhancing the bond between pet parents and their dog companions. Your expertise in modern dog training techniques and positive reinforcement methods will help pet parents develop well-behaved, happy, and healthy dogs. You will provide one-on-one training sessions, group classes, and offer advice on basic training, environmental management, and customized training plans to address specific training goals. In addition to dog training, you’ll also be actively engaging with guests to provide 360-degree personalized solutions for the unique needs of pets and pet parents. You’ll positively impact the health and wellness of pets by providing recommendations on healthy nutrition, world class services and essential supplies. Responsibilities include attending and passing Petco’s 6-week Dog Trainer Instructor Program, recommending and selling dog training classes and supplies, maintaining accurate records, working cross-functionally with grooming and veterinary teams, providing outstanding guest experiences, supporting store operations, and promoting a positive culture of teamwork and inclusion. Certification involves completing the Dog Training Instructor Program and Health & Wellness Certification Program for Dog. Basic qualifications include passion for animal care, excellent communication skills, ability to handle dogs safely, strong organizational skills, flexibility to work varied hours, physical stamina, and computer literacy. Petco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.