We are looking for a qualified, experienced dog trainer to deliver evening and weekend puppy and dog training services at our base in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, with the addition of behaviour work, if qualified and 1:1 training in the daytime. This post is to provide maternity leave cover from March for up to one year. However, if the successful person is able to grow the business to sustain both roles, the role could become permanent.
There is also the potential to work within our unique social enterprise during the day, delivering our accredited training programme in dog walking, training and daycare.
Applicants must have evidence of dog training qualifications and ideally be a member of a professional organisation such as the APDT or IMDT (or willing to work towards this) and therefore be committed to kind, fair and effective dog training methods.
You will be joining a like-minded team, including a highly qualified and experienced manager who can assist with your continued professional development.
We run a paperless enterprise with all our admin carried out via computerised systems, so applicants need to be able to work comfortably from a laptop and mobile phone.
Pay, terms and conditions are negotiable.
Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm
Salary: £10.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- HAVERFORDWEST: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What training have you completed in the field of dog training and/or dog behaviour? Please explain the course(s), the training provider and the qualifications you hold. If you belong to a professional dog training organisation, please state which one(s)
- We run a paperless enterprise with all our admin carried out via computerised systems for which training is provided. Are you comfortable working from a laptop and mobile phone?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Professional Dog training: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 01/03/2026
