Dog Trainer

Stokenchurch Dog Rescue; Stokenchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An animal rescue organization in Stokenchurch is seeking a Dog Trainer to work part-time, providing 6 hours of training each week. The successful applicant will use positive reinforcement methods to enhance the skills and confidence of rescue dogs, create structured training plans, and ensure effective communication with staff. Candidates must be ATBC-registered and ideally CCAB-certified, with public liability insurance. If you're passionate about animal welfare and meet these requirements, please submit your CV and certification.

Qualifications

• Must be ATBC-registered and ideally CCAB-certified.
• Hold public liability insurance for training services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver dog training and behavioral guidance for rescue dogs.
• Create and implement written training plans.
• Review training plans regularly for effectiveness.
• Communicate training plans clearly to staff.

Skills

Positive reinforcement training

Behavioral guidance

Communication skills

Education

ATBC registration

CCAB certification

Job description

Stokenchurch Dog Rescue (SDR) is looking to secure the services of an externally appointed Dog Trainer who can commit to 6 hours per week to support the development of our centre-based rescue dogs.

As our appointed Trainer, you will work directly with our rescue dogs helping them build the skills and confidence needed for adoption.

SDR is committed to using positive, reward-based reinforcement training methods. To maintain our high welfare standards and ensure our rescue dogs continue to thrive and develop, we require candidates to be ATBC‑registered and ideally CCAB‑certified.

We need the successful externally appointed trainer to help with the following;

• Delivery of dog training and behavioural guidance for our centre dogs
• Creating and implementing written training plans for our centre dogs
• Regularly reviewing the training plansto ensure they remain effective, achievable and supportive of each dog's progress within the kennel environment
• Communicating the training plans clearly to our staff to ensureconsistent continuous development for the dogs.

The externally appointed contractor must hold their own public liability insurance to undertake this work. A copy of this policy will be requested for review before their services are engaged.

Services will be delivered under a formal service agreement outlining the scope of work, expectations, and terms of engagement.

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity and can meet these requirements, we would like to hear from you. Please forward your CV and certification to [e-mail]