Pet Behavior Trainers-Must Have Canine Experience

Job Description Job Description North Shore Animal League America is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. We are a non-profit organization and since 1944, the League's mission has been saving the lives of pets through adoption, rescue and advocacy initiatives.

Every year, the League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt nearly 18,000 pets into happy and loving homes.

Over the years, the League has placed more than 1.1 million puppies, kittens, cats and dogs into carefully screened homes. We are seeking full time 40 hours/ 5days a week including 1 weekend shift experience Canine Trainers to help prepare animals for adoption into permanent homes.

Support and help potential adopters select training animals that are right for them. Offer post adoption support to adopters. Train staff and volunteers on the proper techniques for successful adoptions.

Work with difficult dogs with behavior issues. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Work on the adoption floor throughout the busy part of the weekends and assist with adoptions.

Speak to potential adopters about dogs with behavioral issues. Work various assigned dogs on a daily basis. Set-up protocols for animals being worked with behavioral issues.

Feed, medicate and walk behavior department animals. Evaluate any animal placed on a behavior hold and prepare a written evaluation. Prepare written releases and recommendations for adoption of animals with behavioral issues ( including floor copies and behavioral handouts). Assist other departments experiencing difficulties with the handling, treatment or movement of any animal exhibiting scared or aggressive behavior.

Conduct safety training, obedience, orientation and in-home training classes. Various other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: At least six months previous experience working hands-on with canines in a shelter environment, veterinary facility or graduate of a dog trainer school.

Company Description North Shore Animal League America is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. We are a non-profit organization and since 1944, the League's mission has been saving the lives of pets through adoption, rescue and advocacy initiatives.

Every year, the League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt nearly 18,000 pets into happy and loving homes.

Over the years, the League has placed more than 1.1 million puppies, kittens, cats and dogs into carefully screened homes. Company Description North Shore Animal League America is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world. We are a non-profit organization and since 1944, the League's mission has been saving the lives of pets through adoption, rescue and advocacy initiatives.

Every year, the League reaches across the country to rescue, nurture and adopt nearly 18,000 pets into happy and loving homes.

Over the years, the League has placed more than 1.1 million puppies, kittens, cats and dogs into carefully screened homes.