Guide dog instructor job description

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Q: What does a guide dog instructor do?

A guide dog instructor trains dogs, which are used as guides by people with disabilities . A guide dog helps a great deal for people who cannot do certain tasks on their own. It helps people with disabilities gain independence and also allows them to be mobile. A guide dog can help with assisting people through traffic and also help assess dangerous situations. Your duty may also involve training people who are vision-impaired on how to use and take care of their guide dogs.

Updated March 14, 2024

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Example guide dog instructor requirements on a job description

Guide dog instructor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in guide dog instructor job postings.

Sample guide dog instructor requirements

B.A. in animal science or related field
Previous experience training guide dogs
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Familiarity with animal psychology

Sample required guide dog instructor soft skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Flexibility in scheduling
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Patience and compassion for animals

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Healthy Spot guide dog instructor job description

Full Time
Salary starting at $60,000/ Based On Experience

Purrks & Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
$1,000 sign-on bonus
Paid time off
Amazing discounts on all products and services
Discounted pet insurance
Free small dog daycare
Working with dogs every day

We are looking for full-time Grooming Instructors to join our high-energy, fun, and customer-friendly teams in our Los Angeles salons.

Are you an experienced Dog Groomer, who takes his or her craft seriously? The personal pride in grooming an animal is a necessary quality that Healthy Spot looks for in a talented Groomer!

You will be providing supervision and technical skills training to a group of grooming apprentices, ensuring they are able to groom to Healthy Spot's standards.

If you are the type of person who sees grooming as an art and is ready to be surrounded by like-minded individuals, please apply!

What will you need?
- Professional experience/training
- Strong teaching, supervisory skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Knowledgeable of a wide variety of grooming tools
- Knowledgeable of dog breeds and standard cuts
- Approachable, friendly, flexible, and cooperative
- Able to work independently and with a team
- Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills

*Healthy Spot considers qualified applicants with criminal histories.*

Healthy Spot Grooming Safety Standards

*Professional experience/training required. If you are interested in starting a career in dog grooming, we have apprentice bather positions available. Please visit our website at www.healthyspot.com/careers to apply.*

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