Job detail
Dog Trainer Apprentice- Part-Time
Canine Craze
OTHER
Posted 4/7/2026
Location
Urbandale, Iowa
Salary
$13 - $15 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The apprentice trainer provides structured support in the day school program by managing dog groups and implementing foundational training principles. Responsibilities include ensuring safe dog-Dog interactions, maintaining facility cleanliness, and following behavioral management protocols.
Requirements summary
This is an entry-Level position requiring the ability to handle various dog sizes and personalities, including dogs weighing over 150 pounds. Candidates must be able to lift 50+ pounds and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional education.
LeadershipSocializationFacility cleaningSafety protocolsAnimal handlingBehavioral managementGroup managementDog behaviorImpulse controlLoose-leash walkingDog body languageTraining foundations
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- 50% off training classes
- Free online training classes
- CTC membership