Dog Trainer for Shelter Dogs Job at Bideawee, Westhampton, NY

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  • Bideawee
  • Westhampton, NY

Job Description

Bideawee was founded upon the principle that every homeless animal should have a place where they are welcome, and that sense of compassion, dedication, and justice remain at the core of who we are and what we do. We believe that a company is only as great as those who embody its mission, and we are committed to the growth, success, and well-being of our staff and community. Join an organization that has been making the world a better place for pets and the people who love them since 1903!

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
  • Evaluate dogs with behavior checks requests and develop a behavior modification program for that animal. 
  • Train adoption center staff and qualified volunteers to follow behavior modification exercises for the animals.
  • Create enrichment and training protocols that reflect the needs of the individual animals in Bideawee’s care.
  • Develop and implement a training program that ensures all animals adopted meet our minimum training criteria of 4 basic obedience commands.
  • Maintain animal records and inputs all behavior information on Bideawee animals into shelter software, and ensure that staff is in compliance.
  • Provide some post-adoption and foster animal behavior support.  
  • Participate in Animal Welfare Panel for Behavior cases as needed.
  • Participate in Behavior Rounds
  • Update Chief of Veterinary Medicine regularly on animals' progress.

Requirements
  • CPDT Certification or CPDT Certified eligible required. (or reasonable equivalent certification)
  • At least two years working experience with animal behavior, behavior modification, enrichment and training.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of temperament testing or evaluation practices.
  • Experience in training and counseling of challenging behavior assessment tools
  • Must have conducted group or private obedience training classes.
  • Must be able to work weekends and some holidays.
  • At least two years working experience with animal behavior, behavior modification, enrichment and training.
  • Ability to travel from site to site, if needed.
  • Ability to follow established procedures and protocols.
  • Ability to work within a team environment but exemplify leadership abilities.
  • Ability to follow established policies and ensure staff complies with those associated with his/her responsibilities.
  • Ability to represent Bideawee in a professional and positive manner at all times.
  • Ability to represent the values of Bideawee by working in a culturally diverse environment and community in a way that fosters understanding and compassion.
  • Ability to maintain composure and excel in a fast-paced environment while remaining organized, accurate and handling many tasks.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Bideawee is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We continuously strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to develop and support a more engaged and productive workforce.

Equal Opportunity

Bideawee is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state, or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Weekend work,

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