Dog Trainer Resume

There are individuals who love spending time with their pets, and comfortable with any kind of animal. If you are one of those, a profession as a dog trainer could do wonders to you. Dog trainers are responsible for teaching pets to adapt to human habitat, and making them well-behaved or obedient pets. The trainers have duties like teaching basic commands to pets using different techniques, giving them special treats for positive behavior, correcting aggressive actions, paying attention to their physical exercise, and mental emotions. The job needs knowledge of behavioral patterns of canines, and ability to teach them. It also needs good communication skills, coordination skills, and interpersonal skills since trainers have to interact with pet owners and guide them on reinforcing learning at home.

Dog training jobs are found in boarding kennels, animal shelters, and veterinary clinics. Trainers can also be self-employed. To take a dog trainer career, there is no requirement of education, or training. But due to growing demand and stiff competition, it is better to do some certification course or an apprenticeship.

Dog Trainer Resume Sample

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Lewis V. Bishop
1607 Paul Wayne Haggerty Road
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Phone: 504-652-9824
Email: lewis.bishop@anymail.com

Career Summary:

Certified and professional dog trainer with 5+ years of experience of coaching and training different dog breeds. Adept at identifying aggressive behavior and giving proper voice commands to canines. A true animal lover with experience of assisting military, and a good understanding of advanced training methods.

Summary of Skills:

• Good knowledge and exceptional ability to handle dogs of various breeds
• Comprehensive ability to understand pet's health issues and fix bad behavior
• Proficient in rehabilitation of stray dogs or pets who have been separated from owners
• Ability to train multiple dogs in a class or work one-on-one basis
• Capable of meeting the needs of dog owners for special shows
• Ability to work and coordinate with veterinary doctors
• Excellent in training dogs for military and security purposes

Work Experience:

Explosives Detection Dog Trainer
Golden Paws Training School, New Orleans, Louisiana
December 2016 – Present

• Providing training for dogs of bomb detection squad responsible for identifying 50+ explosives in the area
• Handling aggression of sniffer dogs that detected 100 pounds of explosives set up by terrorists in popular crowded hubs of the state
• Implementing and supervising canine programs for 25 different commercial clients and police department of US
• Participating in live bomb detection demos to spread awareness amongst people
• Providing necessary first-aid and veterinary services to the dogs injured in the rescue operations
• Training a team of 10 dogs of different breeds for the bomb detection squads

Dog Trainer
Pete's Pet School, New Orleans, Louisiana
August 2014 – November 2016

• Provided special training to dogs with behavioral issues like reactivity, consistent growling, or aggression
• Featured in several television broadcasts to give basic tips on training dogs for different breeds and their health care
• Trained 20+ Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and other breeds for monthly show conducted in the school premises
• Held monthly programs to teach clients about different aspects of dog behavior, diet, nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and first aid
• Coordinated with veterinarians to improve quality of life and mental health for formerly neglected shelter dogs
• Coordinated with US Military force and trained German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois at the school to assist in army secret operations

Dog Trainer
Kennelwood Pet Center, Alexandria Louisiana
June 2012 – July 2014

• Conducted daily obedience program for different breeds like Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Beagle, Poodle, Doberman, Pug, Pomeranian and others in group sitting
• Initiated Pet handling and caring workshops and weekend seminars for first time adopters and gave them a complete handbook for free
• Collaborated with veterinarians to ensure excellent health of all dogs and sent a reminder for pet vaccination to owners
• Gave complimentary pet food for customers adopting first time and attended all their queries
• Conducted pet shows on public holidays to help in multiple fund-raising events
• Used effective strategies on center's social media page and attractive rewards to increase pet awareness

Assistant Dog Trainer
Kennelwood Pet Center, Alexandria Louisiana
April 2011 – May 2012

• Attended new born pups, kittens, and stray animals brought to the center
• Coordinated weekend events set up for adoption and put exciting advertisement offers on the center's social media page
• Worked with other members to train dogs about basic and advance obedience, and responded to emergency situations
• Conducted weekly seminars for canines to teach basic commands like sit, down, up, stay, leave, wait, come and handle loose leash walks
• Trained owners on controlling techniques in aggressive situations
• Provide food, water and grooming to all dogs in the center

Education:

• Associates Degree in Veterinary Science University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana 2010

Training:

• 6-month training course accredited by Assistance Dogs International (ADI) , 2011

Certifications:

• Dog Trainer Certification
• Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), New Orleans, Louisiana, 2011

Affiliations:

• Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) – Member since 2012

Reference:

On request.