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 Trainer/ Behaviourist / Walker/ Administrator/ First Assistant

That Dog Guy is a friendly skilled team of trainers and behaviourists and their Assistants, providing group walks in country parks, Training walks, Behaviour consults and Puppy training in Hammersmith and Chiswick West London.

ROLES

We are looking for various roles including another full time behaviourist or trainer as well as a full time assistant/ apprentice to That Dog Guy .

We are also interested in some ad hoc walking assistants.

Everyone, especially the assistant will likely be involved in all areas of the business but depending on your skill level your work may look like this.

Behaviourist

1 or 2 group walks per day (with pick ups and drop off’s and drying the dogs) and 1 or two 121 training walks per day or behaviour consults with the client. Your client list of behaviour clients will build and you will find yourself doing much less walking if that is your wish but with walks to fall back on if you ever have a quiet period.

Your group walks may well have 1 training client on them that you have graduated from 121 walks to continue their work in group. You may be asked to oversee trainers plans. You may have access to assistants to use to manage stooge dogs etc in return for teaching them during your sessions.

Trainer

1 or 2 group walks of 8 dogs with an assistant per day (with pick ups and drop offs and drying the dogs) and 1 or two 121 training walks per day.

Your group walks may well have 1 training client on them that you have graduated from 121 walks to continue their work in a group.

First assistant/ Cover

You would assist Tom and the main team/trainers on walks and do drop off’s pick up’s and errands like dropping off a dog or buying a client who’s just had a baby etc a gift. You would be trained you up to manage walks of 8 dogs with an assistant yourself to cover when people are on holiday. You are likely to have your own regular small groups and 121 walks to do each day as well. You would get to shadow and assist some training sessions. The ideal first assist would learn about all the dogs and clients and so how to schedule and be prepared to potentially manage the business.

Groomer & First assistant/ Cover

If you are a groomer, you would be doing grooming but we would also train you up to manage walks of 8 dogs with an assistant to cover when people are on holiday. You are likely to find yourself doing some walks / pick up and drop off in between grooming appointments too. The ideal groomer would also be able to be trainer up to manage scheduling of administration of the business.

YOUR HOURS

You would want to be available 8.15am-5.15pm Monday to Friday.

*During heatwaves some early starts will be required but PMs will then be off or just relaxing indoors with some dogs.

The ideal candidate would be able to offer to do a walk on weekend days and some boarding and move to the area—potentially Friday PM off but Sat AM on for example.

REQUIREMENTS

You MUST be able to drive and for our vehicles, this means a clean license for over 3 years and have lived in the UK for at least 1 year. Alternatively, you may be asked to pay the additional insurance premium or supply your own vehicle or insurance.

Excellent communication skills, organization, timing and reliability.

Lateness or poor organisation leads to it getting dark in winter so not fitting in the walks or dogs being left at home too long so, it is a critical skill.

You will need two professional references who are willing to speak to us about you as opposed to just confirming employment dates.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Freelance

Pay:

£24,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Company car

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

  • Tips

Work Location:

In person 

HOW TO APPLY

Submissions Advice

If you want to join us please send your CV and a covering email to hello {at} thatdogguy.org Unless your CV is just packed with dog training and behaviour qualifications and past positions, a cover letter is really important.

Subject: Submissions_YOUR NAME_Your Location

  • Whats your experience?

  • When can you start and what days can you do?

  • How long have you held a full clean manual drivers licence?

  • Where do you live and are you willing to commute to W12?

  • Are you interested in relocating and providing sleepovers for dogs?

  • Are you interested in dog sitting at clients houses?

  • What are your long term work goals?

  • What are you doing now?

  • Do you have your own vehicle you wish to use, if so what?

  • Do you have your own dog (s) if so what and whats your hope for them when at work?

  • What would make you scared of doing this job?

Please forgive us but if we get a lot of applications so we won’t be able to respond to everyone. Therefore, even if you have questions, please send the above and if we decide to interview you we can answer questions then.

Thanks so much for your interest or passing this on to people you think may be interested.

FAQ’s

When Can I start?

We are actively looking for someone to start soon.

Where is the work?

Hammersmith, London W6.

Boarding facility will be about 45 mins to an hour outside London. We will secure location once we have recruited the right candidate and they have worked alongside us for at least 12 months in London first.

Interview process:

Round 1: (Mondays & Tuesdays) A zoom with Beth.

Round 2: If required a Zoom with Beth and Tom. (A final chance for you to get all the answers you need)

Round 3: (Thursday and Friday AM) A dog walk with either of both of them in West London.

Offer: If we like you we will let you know on Friday PM. You will need to have decided to accept by the Monday morning so please look into if you are serious before you apply.

We will then reference, background check. Possible observation with demo client, sign agreements. The we are ready for you as soon as you are.

 

Perks:

Company vehicle. Mentorship, Long term career possibilities such as equity in franchise, Management, training and behaviour qualifications. Tips. Bonuses. We only take on lovely clients, we think you will love them too!

 

I already have my own business why do I want to be part of That Dog Guy?

Mentorship

If you are still learning you would be mentored through what courses to do. You would get the hands-on experience and mentorship you need to become accredited without having to pay to go to university or do weeks away.

Cover:

You won’t have the stress of arranging cover and can take whatever time you want off we just ask that you try to be a team player and do it when someone else is not off.

Team:

We have a really nice, fun team who have always got your back in your own dog emergencies and in general. We have BBQ’s and dinners etc but no obligation to come. One of the greatest things is if you are a trainer you could link up with another trainer doing another dog at the same time and use each other to both your dog’s benefit. Equally, you could join one of the dog walkers to help integrate the dog you are working on into a group or use them as strangers etc…

A Vehicle:

Depending on your agreement, we have a van for you and you can keep it at weekends too if you like. (You would earn slightly more if you had your own Van)

Pay:

There is not really a limit to how much you can earn on a variable schedule. Training wise the better you are the more you can charge. Walks wise we tend to deliver a consistent full roster of dogs.

Not sure where to begin to become a dog trainer / behaviourist?
Check out our “How to become a dog trainer / behaviourist” page for more details.

 Please forgive us but if we get a lot of applications we won’t be able to respond to everyone. Therefore, even if you have questions please send the above and if we decide to interview you we can answer questions then.


Thanks so much for your interest or passing this on to people you think may be interested.