Dog Trainer / Apprentice

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Dog Trainer / Apprentice','United States-Colorado-ENGLEWOOD-551 West Hampden Avenue (1406)','551 West Hampden Avenue','','ENGLEWOOD','80110','Full-time','Dog Training','!*!Healthier pets. Happier people. Better world.

Our vision might sound lofty, but we believe it’s attainable when we obsess

about providing complete care for our amazing pets. Our approach goes far

beyond addressing our animals’ basic needs to support their physical, mental,

social, and emotional needs. By being sure we take all of these elements into

consideration, we can help pet parents take the very best care of their pets.

As a Dog Trainer or Dog Trainer Apprentice with Petco, you will play an absolutely vital role in the Petco family. Within your store, you will be the primary resource and leader for Petco’s Positive Dog Training program. You must be committed to and show a genuine interest in enhancing communication and teamwork between dog and pet parent by offering positive solutions and rewarding success while providing a fun and safe environment for dogs, pet parents and store partners.  

Our Dog Trainer Apprenticeship is a comprehensive training program to prepare you for the role of Dog Trainer in your store.  Apply today, and a store manager will review your skills, experience and prior training to determine where you might fit on the Dog Training team.

Responsibilities will include:

Acting as a subject matter expert for Petco’s Positive Dog Training Program, products, services and in-store promotions

Promoting, conducting and instructing all current dog training curricula

Be a genuine Petco ambassador who exemplifies the Petco culture and values in all communications and interactions. 

Coaching, encouraging and motivating dogs and pet parents

Effectively deliver formal presentations

Achieve Dog Training goals by offering creative Training solutions

Strong ability to inspire and motivate self and others.

Assisting in the loading, unloading and stocking of merchandise

Ensuring that store animals receive the highest quality care and are maintained in clean, safe and secure habitats

Promoting established safety and loss prevention procedures ','!*!The ideal Dog Trainer candidate will have:

CPDT-KA or Karen

Pryor Academy (KPA-CTP) and/or Animal Behavior College (ABCDT) certifications

Previous experience teaching positive reinforcement dog training techniques in group or class settings

Computer skills with the ability to quickly research information from the Internet

The ability to work during peak traffic periods during week days and weekends

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Company info

PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.
Website : http://www.petco.com