Dog Training Coordinator

Job overview

The Dog Training Coordinator role is onsite in Cincinnati, OH. Compensation is $20.51 during the training period and a minimum of $23.44 after successful completion of the 90-day training period. Cincinnati Animal CARE says its work protects animals, supports the community, and helps save lives through care, advocacy, and education. The coordinator develops and delivers training and enrichment for shelter dogs, assesses behavior, and supports dogs’ transitions to foster or adoptive homes. The role also trains and coordinates staff and volunteers to promote consistent, safe animal care and behavior support.

What you'll do

• Provide individualized training, enrichment, behavior monitoring, and assessments
• maintain behavior and training records
• instruct handling classes
• maintain the Reactive, Anxious, and Drivey Dog Training Program
• recruit and train staff and volunteers
• develop in-home training plans
• conduct behavior evaluations and behavior modification
• support fosters and adopters
• coordinate volunteer training and enrichment
• promote animal and staff safety.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dog training coordinator

canine behavior

dog training

animal enrichment

shelter dogs

volunteer training

cincinnati oh

cincinnati animal care

$20.51 training pay

minimum $23.44 after training

animal welfare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement plan with employer match, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, professional development assistance, and life insurance.

Why this role

The posting prefers a bachelor’s degree in animal behavior, animal science, or a related field, or equivalent experience; it requests at least two years of canine behavior and training experience and an animal training certification or progress toward one.

About the employer

Cincinnati Animal CARE is hiring for this role. Industry: Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services. Sector: 81.