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We also serve additional locations and may consider applicants outside the highlighted areas.

We’re Hiring: Professional Dog Trainer

Balanced K9 Training is looking to hire experienced dog trainers in all locations, including but not limited to: Virginia, DMV, Pennsylvania, Ohio, South Carolina, Georgia, and Delaware.

We are primarily a Board and Train company.

Requirements

  • Experience is required.
  • Must be able to work with various types, breeds, and ages of dogs.
  • Must be able to Board and Train from your home. We do not have a facility.
  • Have experience training house pets using a variety of different techniques.
  • Be familiar with on-leash, off-leash, and behavior-modification training.
  • Must be experienced and reliable.
  • Must have at least 2 years of dog-training experience or apprenticeship.
  • Have reliable transportation.
  • Be able to communicate effectively with clients.
  • Be knowledgeable about food rewards, praise, the e-collar, and other tools.
  • Must be able to board or house client pets in your home during training.
  • Be responsible for your own work schedule, keeping a schedule with clients, and communicating.
  • Maintain a neat appearance.
  • Be self-motivated and self-sufficient.
  • Have references for work experience.
  • Be able to attend a working interview.
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • Have a team mentality and strong work ethic.
  • Be willing to learn, coachable, and teachable.
  • Specialty training, such as service-dog experience, is desired but not required.

Other details

  • Benefits: Flexible schedule; professional development assistance
  • Job types: Full-time, contract
  • Work location: Trainer home-based, no facility
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Dog sitting at a laptop in a home office, representing remote K9 consultant work

We’re Hiring: Professional K9 Consultant

What’s offered: Competitive commission, flexible schedule, remote/work-from-home, and opportunities for professional growth.

Balanced K9 Training is a growing leader in dog training, sales, and consulting services. We serve multiple locations within the United States, and we are expanding our brand rapidly. We are looking for individuals who are eager to build their career, willing to learn, and excited to be part of a growing team. We provide training to all our consultants.

If you are looking to grow long term and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

  • Professional sales or consulting experience, with at least 1 year required.
  • Must have a working, updated phone. A tablet is helpful.
  • Must be available to receive calls from clients throughout the entire day.
  • Must be organized, self-motivated, and self-sufficient.
  • Must have pleasant phone etiquette and experience.
  • Must be able to commit to a minimum of 8 hours per day speaking to clients and discussing dog-training options. Call blocks allow for flexibility throughout the day.
  • Ability to work as a 1099 contractor and manage accordingly.

Responsibilities

  • Time management
  • Invoicing
  • Tasking
  • Taking payments
  • CRM management
  • Client communication
  • Trainer communication
  • Targeted goal setting and achievement
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

As a K9 Consultant, you will be responsible for monitoring and answering incoming leads, taking phone calls, generating business by making phone calls, and providing each prospective client with a breakdown of the program that best fits their needs. A thorough follow-up process and work ethic are required.

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