• Dog Trainer

    Off Leash K9 Training (Spokane, WA)


    • Turn Your Passion for Dogs Into a Professional Career

     

    Are you looking for a career, not just a job — something meaningful where you help dogs and their owners transform their lives every single day?

    Do you:

    • Love dogs?

    • Enjoy helping people?

    • Have strong communication and customer service skills?

     

    If so, you could be a great fit for the regions #1 dog training company — Off Leash K9 Training Spokane / CDA. We are growing our Spokane / CDA team and hiring 2+ Dog Trainers to join our professional training staff.

     

    This role is challenging, rewarding, and highly hands-on with dogs and their owners. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to build a long-term career in dog behavior, obedience, and client education.

     

    • What You’ll Do (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)

    + Train, handle, and care for dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds

    + Work with a variety of dogs, including puppies, high-energy dogs, and basic behavior cases (advanced behavior modification ( aggression, anxiety) available after experience is earned)

    + Provide daily communication and updates to dog owners throughout each training program

    + Teach small group lessons at our training facility

    + Perform drop-offs and pick-ups with end of training turnover sessions with board-and-train clients

    + Practice safe handling and cleaning of training equipment

    + Attend company training events, continuing education opportunities, and community PR events

    + Collaborate with senior trainers and team members

    + Represent Off Leash K9 Training professionally in public, online, and with clients

    + Maintain accurate records, client communications, and training notes

    + Be hungry to keep learning — both dog training and human communication

    • Minimum Requirements

    + Must live in the Spokane / Coeur d’Alene metro area

    + Must pass a background check

    + Able to board 1–2 dogs in your home for the 14-day or 4 week training programs

    + Reliable transportation + valid driver’s license

    + Smartphone

    + Basic understanding of social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). We will train you on video, photo, and content creation.

    + Must complete and pass our 21-day New Trainer Certification Program (held in Spokane or at Off Leash HQ/Northern Virginia depending on availability)

    + Understand that and be available to work some weekends, evenings, holidays and peak training times (dog training follows client demand)

    + Comfortable working both at our training facility and independently from home as skills progress

    • Work Environment & Training

    + This position can work from home and will require some work at our training facility.

    + Flexible schedule.

    + We work ​​​​​with our trainers to take a few days off between scheduled clients.

    + As you gain experience and successfully train multiple dogs, you will earn more autonomy and work independently with clients.

    + New trainers work closely with senior staff and receive hands-on coaching for their first several dogs after certification.

    + Continuing education and skill development provided throughout the year via Off Leash K9 programs nationwide.

    • Who We’re Looking For

    + Self-motivated, driven, and reliable

    + Passionate about dogs and helping people

    + Excellent communicator and customer-service minded

    + Organized, honest, and able to manage multiple dogs and client relationships

    + Comfortable working independently and as part of a training team

    + Positive attitude, Team player and willingness to grow

    • Compensation & Career Growth

     

    The right trainer can earn $35,000–$70,000+ per year, with opportunities to grow income based on performance and program volume.  The opportunity to become a lead trainer or higher is based on leaning advanced skills and job performance.

    Top trainers have the potential to earn significantly more with:

    + Higher-level behavior cases

    + Group lesson growth

    + Client referrals

     

    This is a career pathway into professional dog training, not an hourly pet care role.

     

    • Certification & Development

    All new hires complete:

    + 21-Day New Trainer Certification at the Spokane Training Facility

    + Shadowing & mentored training sessions continue after initial training course

    + Client turnover coaching and followup

    + Video training and social media content training

    + Ongoing evaluations to help trainers improve and grow.

    • About Off Leash K9 Training

     

    Off Leash K9 Training is one of the largest dog training organizations in the United States.  The Spokane / CDA location specializes in:

     

    + Basic and Advanced Obedience

    + Board-and-train programs

    + Behavior modification (aggression, reactivity, fear, anxiety)

     

    We are professional, supportive, and growth-oriented — and we’re looking for people who want to build a long-term career helping dogs live their best lives.

     

    • How to Apply

    If you’re excited about this opportunity:

    + Submit your application

    + Include a resume

    + Include a short message sharing why you love working with dogs

    • Ready to Start Your Dog Training Career?

     

    Apply today and join our team of passionate, dedicated dog trainers in the Spokane / Coeur d’Alene community.

     

    We are hiring immediately — 2+ positions available.

     

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