CLT - Dog Trainer

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Charlotte, NC
Internship
Consumer Web • Pet
The Role

Join our team at Skiptown as a Dog Trainer and play a vital role in enriching the lives of pets and their owners through positive reinforcement-based training. As a Dog Trainer, you will be responsible for conducting group classes, training sessions, addressing behavioral issues, and fostering a positive learning environment for both dogs and their owners.

The ideal Dog Trainer candidate has…

  • Previous experience as a dog trainer 
  • A passion for working with dogs and a commitment to positive reinforcement training methods
  • Availability for a full-time schedule, Sunday and Tuesday required

What you’ll do:

  • Conduct individual and on-leash group training sessions for dogs of varying ages and breeds
  • Evaluate and address behavioral issues using positive reinforcement techniques
  • Educate pet owners on effective training methods and techniques
  • Stay updated on the latest training trends and methodologies
  • Ensure a safe and positive training environment for both dogs and owners
  • Facilitate intermediate training classes and above
  • Ability to create individualized training programs based on client needs

What you’ll bring:

  • Positive reinforcement training background
  • CPDT-KA Training Certification preferred or minimum of 100 hours training experience

Skipper Perks: 

  • For Full-Time Employees - Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Vision is free - because we want you to see all those cute puppy faces!)
  • Certification and continuing education allowance
  • Free DashPass (through DoorDash) for free delivery at Skiptown (and anywhere you want food delivered)
  • Dogs at work...every single day
  • Purple swag. Lots of purple. We’re serious. You should really like purple

Who we are:

Skiptown is a rapidly growing, technology-enabled startup based in Charlotte, NC that is changing the way people care for, have fun with, and socialize around their pets. The pet services industry is ready to be disrupted and we are leading the charge. Through our top notch team, cutting-edge facilities, and innovative technology, we are revolutionizing the pet parent experience. Come join our team of dog lovers and help build the hub for pets and their people.

The Company
HQ: Charlotte, NC
48 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Skiptown (formerly Skipper) is a tech-enabled hub for dogs and their people. The trusted pet services company provides pet parents with first-class dog walking, daycare, and boarding services, as well as a membership-based dog park and bar – all powered by the Skiptown mobile app.

Skiptown has secured thousands of members since opening the first location in Charlotte, NC in August of 2020.

Skiptown offers an indoor/outdoor turfed dog park, a bar for humans, dog daycare, overnight boarding, a grooming salon, and dog walking services. From valet daycare drop-off to "Skippers" who monitor the pups at play, Skiptown's dog-focused design and high-end hangout is about giving peace of mind to pet parents and joy to their four-legged family members. Skiptown's proprietary technology platform streamlines booking and account management, sends multiple daily visit reports, pairs dogs to playgroups based on personality type, and allows for a fully customized experience for every dog.

Backed by private investors and high-profile venture capital firms, including Techstars Ventures, Bull Creek Capital, and Firebrand Ventures, Skiptown is poised for growth.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Skiptown is expanding into new markets soon! Learn more about how Skiptown is revolutionizing the pet parent experience at skiptown.io

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