Dog Handler/Trainer

About Paw Stars

Paw Stars provides outdoor daycare, grooming, and animal training services, located at 680 New South Head Road Rose Bay NSW. Our greatest strength lies in our dedicated and passionate staff, who are selected for their expertise and genuine love of animals.

We offer high-quality care for beloved family dogs, ensuring they receive enriching social experiences while addressing any training or behavioural needs with individual attention.

Primary Responsibilities:

This role offers a dynamic and enjoyable work environment, involving outdoor activities, animal training, grooming, and some transport duties. Key responsibilities include:

1. Dog Training and Behavior Management:

· Training the dogs in basic commands (e.g., sit, stay, recall) and advanced skills based on individual or group needs.

· Address behavioral issues such as aggression, anxiety, and leash reactivity using positive reinforcement methods.

· Develop customized training plans to meet the specific needs of each dog and their owner.

· Evaluate dogs’ progress and adjust training techniques as necessary.

2. Dog Handling and Care:

· Safely handle and supervise dogs of various sizes, breeds, and temperaments.

· Ensure the physical and emotional well-being of dogs during training sessions.

· Provide training exercise and enrichment activities to stimulate dogs mentally and physically.

3. Customer Relations:

· Communicate with clients to understand their goals, concerns, and expectations for their dogs.

· Offer training advice and educate clients on effective practices to continue at home.

· Deliver detailed progress reports and address any client queries professionally.

4. Operational Support:

· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe training environment.

· Follow company protocols and ensure compliance with safety standards and animal welfare regulations.

· Support other team members, including groomers and receptionists, to deliver a seamless customer experience

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

· Proven experience (at least 1 year) handling and training dogs in a professional setting.

· Knowledge of animal behavior, training methods, and dog health.

Essential Skills:

· Strong understanding of positive reinforcement and other humane training techniques.

· Excellent communication skills for working with clients and colleagues.

· Patience, empathy, and adaptability when dealing with dogs and their owners.

· Problem-solving skills to address behavioral challenges effectively.

· Organizational skills to manage schedules, training plans, and client interactions.

Physical fitness and the ability to handle large or energetic dogs safely.

Preferred Traits:

· A genuine passion for dogs and their well-being.

· Professional demeanor and a commitment to delivering excellent service.

· The ability to remain calm under pressure and handle unexpected situations with care.

Employment Package:

• Salary: $80K per annum
• 4 weeks of annual leave
• Superannuation
• Full-time 38-hour work week

If you have a passion for animal care and the skills to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person