Apprentice Dog Trainer Kabler School for Dogs, LLC Asheville, NC Job Details Full-time $17 - $20 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Paid training Qualifications Behavior management Teamwork Attention to detail Dog walking Cleaning Full Job Description NOW HIRING: DOG TRAINING APPRENTICE Turn Your Passion for Dogs Into a Career Kabler School For Dogs is looking for a reliable, hardworking, and motivated Dog Training Apprentice who wants to turn their passion for dogs into a professional career. This is more than a kennel position. As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to learn professional dog training through hands-on experience, observation, repetition, and mentorship from experienced trainers while also helping with the daily care and management of the dogs in our program. Our goal is to help the right person develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and experience needed to grow into a professional dog trainer. “We Teach People To Speak Dog!” What You'll Do Assist experienced trainers with daily training programs. Learn and practice professional dog-handling and training techniques under supervision. Work with dogs of different breeds, personalities, temperaments, and training levels. Reinforce obedience and appropriate behaviors throughout the day. Assist with training sessions and gradually take on additional training responsibilities as your skills develop. Learn how to communicate training concepts and expectations to dog owners. Develop the knowledge and practical experience necessary to pursue a career as a professional dog trainer. Who We're Looking For Genuinely loves and respects dogs. Is reliable, punctual, hardworking, and responsible. Is patient and confident when working with dogs. Is willing to learn and take direction. Is comfortable receiving constructive feedback and applying it. Has good communication and interpersonal skills. Can work effectively as part of a team. Is organized and able to stay productive in a hands-on environment. Is physically capable of handling, walking, cleaning up after, and caring for dogs throughout the workday. Understands that working with dogs requires consistency, patience, attention to detail, and professionalism. Previous dog-handling, kennel, veterinary, animal-care, or training experience is preferred but is not required. We are willing to train the right person. What We Offer Starting pay of $17-$20/hour, depending on experience and qualifications Paid training Full-time employment — approximately 40 hours/week Paid vacation after 6 months Professional dog-training experience Hands-on mentorship and learning Bi-annual performance bonus opportunities A supportive, team-oriented work environment The opportunity to build a career doing meaningful work with dogs and their owners Our Philosophy At Kabler School For Dogs, we believe successful dog training is about more than teaching dogs commands. It is about helping people understand their dogs and developing the communication, consistency, and skills necessary to live successfully together. We expect our team members to approach their work with professionalism, respect, consistency, patience, and genuine concern for the well-being of the dogs entrusted to us. How to Apply If you are passionate about dogs and interested in learning how to become a professional dog trainer, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit: Your resume. A brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in becoming a professional dog trainer and why you believe you'd be a good fit for Kabler School For Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour Work Location: In person