Dog Trainer Apprentice

The Apprentice Trainer is an entry-level position designed to introduce developing professionals to dog behavior, handling, and foundational training principles within the Canine Craze Day School program. This role operates exclusively within Day School and provides structured support under the direct supervision of the Training Manager and/or Assistant Training Manager. Apprentice Trainers gain hands-on experience working with a variety of dogs while learning safe group management, proper dog-dog introductions, loose-leash walking instruction, and foundational impulse control concepts.

This position serves as the baseline launching point for individuals pursuing a professional dog training career within the Canine Craze program.

If you haven't done so, please check out our website to learn more about Canine Craze and what we do.  The Dog Trainer Apprentice position is for staffing our Day Training Program.  Canine Craze Website

What: Dog Trainer Apprentice

When: Hours are offered during the regular work-week

Monday - Thursday 

AM Shift - 6:00am - 10:00am

Day Shift - 10:00am - 2:00pm

PM Shift - 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Friday

8:00am - 12:00pm

Starting Pay: $13.00 - $15.00

Dog Trainer Apprentice is an entry level position and is the gateway to unlocking additional opportunities such as:

Assistant Trainer - continue work in Day School as well as eligibility to begin working as an assistant in training classes

Trainer - opportunities in the Day School, teaching classes, and working with clients 1-on-1 conducting Private Training

Senior Trainer - diving into behavior modification and more advanced training cases such as service dog training with Puppy Jake Foundation.

As a Dog Trainer Apprentice you will learn:

How to read dog body language

How to teach dog foundations

Teach dogs and puppies to emotionally regulate in social settings

Teach impulse control where puppies and dogs make better choices

Socialize puppies and acclimate adult dogs

Create a thinking dog - teaching puppies and dogs to learn how to learn

Essential handler foundations

Build healthy relationships with a variety of puppies and dogs

Be disciplined as a handler and follow through with what is in the best interest of the puppy or dog

Develop presence control with good leadership skills that dogs trust and respond to

The application of how dogs' learn and applying the practical work

The science behind how dogs' learn

Various strategies for teaching new behaviors

Add clear and effective cues

Create fluency with each dog's performance

Gain reliability and proficiency with each skill you teach

Some of the Essential Job Functions include:

Be able to work with and handle a variety of dog sizes and personalities.  Using the skills acquired pivot training as necessary to set the dog up for success.

Applying appropriate behavioral management techniques

Follow all Day School program standards and safety protocols

Be a team player and work with other staff members to complete duties required for each shift.

Peer reviews are an essential part of the Canine Craze team.  Lending a helping hand where needed is important for our company culture.

Continue to build on your training skills to be a lifetime learner

Each quarter you must do something to continue your education.  This could include reading a book, doing a course, or working with a mentor.  Growth is essential and stepping outside your comfort zone is a must.

Some of the Additional Job Duties include:

Have attention to detail, this is what sets the Good Dog Trainer apart from the GREAT Dog Trainer.

Doing your part in cleaning the facility at the end of the day or during our deep clean day.

Being flexible within the day to day operations and pivoting where necessary to help the day run smoothly and without a hitch.

Be able to lift 50+ pounds

Care for and walk dogs up to 150+ pounds

Benefits

Paid holidays - facility is closed (after 1 yr of employment)

Paid vacation (after probation period)

50% off of training classes offered at Canine Craze

FREE online training classes and CTC membership

If you are interested in pursuing a career in Dog Training this is a great place to start!  Offering a wide range of opportunities for growth, along with hands on experience working with 100+ different puppies and dogs that will for sure jump start your career.