Professional Dog Trainer - Rhode Island

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Providence, RI Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 20, 2025 Last posted March 20, 2025
Job description

Are you looking for a career, not just a job?

Do you love dogs?

Do you love helping people?

Do you possess great customer service skills?

We are a part of the fastest growing dog training company in the country- Off Leash K9 Training, LLC. We are looking to add two trainers in the Rhode Island Area. Theres potential for the right individual to make a six figure salary with the right work ethic. 

This is a demanding and challenging profession. We need someone that is highly driven to establish professional relationships and be successful.

*Minimum job requirements:

  • -Must reside in Rhode Island or surrounding areas.
  • -Must be able to board at least 2 dogs at your residence for 14 days at a time.
  • -Must have reliable transportation.
  • -Must have a smartphone.
  • -Must have knowledge with Social Media (Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, etc.)
  • -Must complete a 17 day certification process at the OLK9 Training Facility in Virginia. You are responsible for your own travel and lodging, we pay for the training.  We will reimburse you for the entire trip after 6 months of being employed with us.
     

*Day to day requirements:

  • -Handling and training small and large breeds from puppy to adult.
  • -Working with dogs needing behavior modification from anxiety to aggression.
  • -Interacting with the public in a professional manner.
  • -Driving to appointments in the Rhode Island area.
  • -Continuing education and increasing skill in training, both dogs and human.
  • -Be self motivated!

The ideal Dog Trainer candidate must have:

Strong work ethic, reliable, honest, and most importantly, a passion for dogs. Computer skills with the ability to create dog training videos. The ability to work during peak traffic periods during weekdays and weekends. Customer service and communication skills are essential. Must be able to get themselves to Virginia and Pass a 17 day certification. Is aware that there is some start up cost such as kennels, GPS Collars & Dog bowels. Be able to provide a clean safe environment for the dogs. 

The right person can easily earn 70K-100K a year (or more) working from home, a lot of flexibility, and doing something you love! 

About this role

Summary

Train dogs, handle behavior issues, and provide customer service.

Job title

Professional Dog Trainer

Experience level

entry level

Industry

pet training

Location requirements

Must reside in Rhode Island; remote work not allowed

Salary

70K-100K

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Rhode Island residencyboarding dogsreliable transportationsmartphonesocial media knowledge17 day certification

Preferred skills

strong work ethiccomputer skillscommunicationself motivated

Specializations

dog trainingcustomer servicebehavior modificationsocial mediavideo creation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Rhode Island, USA

On-site State