Overview
Dog Trainer Jobs in Beachwood, USA at Petco
Want to help pets live their best lives? We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.
We’ve been improving pet and owner lives for more than 60 years, with 29,000+ employees in 1,500 stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers. Our commitment extends to supporting thousands of animal welfare groups and adopting roughly 7 million animals through in‑store events.
- Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should live their best lives. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
- Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
- Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as one Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.
Position Overview
As a Petco Certified Dog Trainer, you will play a vital role in enhancing the bond between pet parents and their dog companions. Your expertise in modern dog training techniques and positive reinforcement methods will help pet parents develop well‑behaved, happy, and healthy dogs. You will provide one‑on‑one training sessions, group classes, and offer advice on basic training, environmental management, and customized training plans to address specific training goals.
In addition to dog training, you’ll actively engage with guests to provide 360‑degree personalized solutions for the unique needs of pets and pet parents, and positively impact the health and wellness of pets by offering recommendations on healthy nutrition, world‑class services, and essential supplies.
Position Responsibilities Provide World Class Dog Training Services
- Attend and successfully pass Petco’s 6‑week Dog Trainer Instructor Program led by a Petco Certified Dog Trainer Mentor/Academy Instructor.
- Complete all assigned Workday Learning modules and DTIP Student Workbook materials per the DTIP roadmap.
- Recommend and sell appropriate dog training classes, training, and supplies to ensure pet parents and their dogs have the necessary resources for a successful dog training experience.
- Keep accurate records of training sessions, progress, and pet parents’ feedback.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Work cross‑functionally with the grooming and veterinary teams to provide holistic whole‑health solutions for all pet parents.
- Complete and apply ongoing training programs to maintain a high level of expertise in the role.
Provide 360‑Degree Solutions for all Petco Guests
- Provide an outstanding guest experience by actively engaging with guests in the recommendation and selection of merchandise and services in accordance with their identified needs.
- Generate future business through a deep understanding of the guest and their pet(s) and a connection to our digital platforms.
- Demonstrate a high level of awareness and knowledge for the health, welfare, and proper handling of all animals.
- Perform related duties to support the Pet Care Center in achieving its performance goals.
- Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to enhance the shopping experience for pet parents.
- Complete cash register transactions and support guests with their OMNI shopping experience as needed.
- Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.
- Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Evaluate guest inquiries and refer to the Leader on Duty as needed.
Other Essential Duties
- Utilize selling behaviors. You’re the key to providing an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Center Locations. Utilizing the behaviors within our Sales Model is critical to identifying and solving for their needs both today and in the future.
- Contribute to a safe environment. You’ll be empowered through our training programs to maintain our safety…
Title: Dog Trainer
Company: Petco
Location: Beachwood, USA
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