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Saint Johns, FL, United States, 32259
We are a veteran-owned, balanced dog training company serving Fruit Cove, Julington Creek, Mandarin, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville, the beaches, and surrounding areas. Our focus is simple:
Making human lives easier and dog lives better.
About the Role
The Advanced Wizard will train dogs, coach clients, and support program delivery across Board & Train, Day School, Private Lessons, Puppy Training, Group Classes, and Graduate Support.
This role is best suited for a professional trainer who wants a long-term career, enjoys working on a small team, and is committed to clear communication, consistency, and high-quality client care.
Responsibilities:
– Train dogs using The Dog Wizard system
– Coach owners through lessons, go-homes, and follow-up support
– Work with obedience, leash skills, recall, place, crate skills, impulse control, and real-world manners
– Safely handle dogs of different sizes, breeds, drives, and temperaments
– Communicate professionally with clients by text, phone, and in person
– Help maintain a clean, calm, organized training environment
– Support group classes and graduate support
– Work closely with the owner and lead trainer to maintain program quality
Ideal Candidate:
– Experienced in professional dog training
– Comfortable with balanced training methods
– Calm, reliable, coachable, and client-focused
– Confident handling of reactivity, anxiety, leash pulling, jumping, and impulse-control issues
– Able to clearly teach owners, not just train dogs
– Physically able to work with dogs, walk, clean, lift, and stay active throughout the day
– Serious about dog training as a career
Preferred Experience
– Prior professional dog training experience
– Experience with slip leads, prong collars, and remote collars
– Experience with Board & Train, Day School, or private lesson programs
– Experience coaching pet dog owners through real-world behavior challenges
Requirements
– Eligible to work as a W-2 employee
– Reliable transportation
– Able to work in Fruit Cove / St. Johns County, FL
– Comfortable working with dogs of all sizes
– Willing to follow The Dog Wizard system and St. Johns facility standards
– Strong communication, reliability, and professionalism
Compensation is based on experience and fit.
This is a W-2 position with room for growth. Performance-based opportunities may be available as the trainer ramps up and contributes to client success, revenue, and team capacity.
Why Join Us?
– Veteran-owned location
– Small, focused team
– Strong client demand
– Growing St. Johns County market
– Structured training system
– Supportive owner and lead trainer
– Long-term growth opportunity
– No Florida state income tax
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