Balanced K9 Professional Dog Trainer

Company Description Balanced K9 Training, LLC is a specialized dog training organization focused on helping dogs and their guardians develop clear communication and lasting behavioral change. The company emphasizes balanced, humane training techniques tailored to each dog’s individual temperament and learning style. Services typically include foundational obedience, behavior modification, and support for common issues such as aggression, reactivity, anxiety, poor house and leash manners, poor/no recall, jumping, chewing, digging, puppy behavior, etc. Specialized services include Service, Therapy, and Protection Dog Training, as well as providing guidance for Emotional Support Dog Training and other specialty niche training, such as Sports and Decoy.
Balanced K9 Training, LLC values professionalism, reliability, and strong client relationships to ensure safe, effective, and sustainable training outcomes for every dog–handler team.
Role Description The Balanced K9 Professional Dog Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality training and guidance to clients and their dogs using balanced (training the dog in front of you), ethical (non-abusive or harmful) methodologies.
This contract role is remote, with training in-home (at the trainer's home) and client support delivered in-person, in client-dog-trainer suitable environments, as well as virtually.
Day-to-day tasks include assessing dog behavior and training needs, creating individualized and customized training plans, conducting training via board and train, private lessons, virtual or remote coaching sessions, and/or hybrid customized programs, while educating and demonstrating clear training maintenance plans to clients.
The trainer will provide ongoing feedback, track progress, and adjust training plans as needed, while maintaining detailed session notes and communication records. Additional responsibilities may include advising on pet care routines that support training goals, managing scheduling, and collaborating with the company to refine training programs and educational materials.
Qualifications
Strong and Cultivated skills in Dog Training and Education, including experience with obedience, behavior modification, and balanced (training the dog in front of you) training methods.
Knowledge of Animal Behavior and Pet Care, with the ability to recognize stress signals, drive, and motivation, and to execute and reinforce appropriate care routines.
Demonstrated Client Service skills, including clear communication, empathy, and professionalism when working with diverse clients.
Ability to deliver training and coaching effectively via board and train, private lesson, virtual lesson and follow up sessions.
Prior professional experience as a dog trainer, behavior consultant, or related animal care role is strongly preferred.
Relevant certifications in dog training or animal behavior (e.g., CPDT, KPA, or similar) are a plus.
Reliable internet access, strong time management skills, and the ability to work independently under a contract arrangement with brand standards and quality care standards.
Commitment to humane, safe, and non-discriminatory training practices aligned with the company’s standards.
MUST be able to work with various types, breeds, ages of dogs.
MUST be able to Board and Train from your home. We do not have a facility.
Have experience with training house pets in a variety of different techniques.
Familiar with on leash, off leash, and behavior modification training including aggression and reactivity.
MUST have at least 2 years of dog training experience/apprenticeship.
Have reliable transportation.
Be able to communicate effectively with clients.
Knowledgeable on food reward systems and the e-collar, as well as many other tools.
MUST be able to board/house client pets in home during training.
Be responsible for your own work schedule, keeping a schedule with clients, and communication
Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Must be self motivated and self sufficient.
Have references for work experience.
Be able to attend a working interview.
MUST be willing to travel.
Team mentality and hard work ethic.
Willingness to Learn; Must be coachable and teachable.
Specialty training such as service dog experience is desired but not a requirement.

Work arrangement
Yes