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This position is responsible for leading our Obedience Training Programs. This includes hands-on training with both customers and their pets to teach basic obedience commands in a class environment.

Job Responsibility:

Leading our Obedience Training Programs
Hands-on training with both customers and their pets to teach basic obedience commands in a class environment
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Work scheduled shifts and have the ability to work varied hours, days, nights, weekends and overtime as dictated by business needs
Take the initiative to support selling initiatives (TEAM): Thank the Customer, Engage with the customer and/or pet, Advise products or services, Make it Memorable
Create a positive, professional, and trusting environment for all valued associates and the customers and pets served
Answers phone and schedules obedience classes
Be present in the store and available to discuss our obedience program to all customers
Advise obedience customers in the purchase of product appropriate, necessary to attend obedience classes and at-home positive reinforcement training
Follow the Petsense obedience training procedures as outlined in the Obedience training documents and videos
Train the customer and their dogs with patience, consistency and sensitivity to the customers’ needs and the role they play in training their dog
Adhere to customer specific needs and desires in training their dog
Talk to dog or use other non-physical techniques to keep the dog calm and in the trainer and customer’s control
Report all accidents and injuries to the Store Manager promptly
Properly and completely fill out required obedience training forms as applies to the program
Observe all safety rules and procedures and adhere to safety standards
Adhere to cleanliness standards, to include, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning of the area(s) the customers and their pets are trained
Operate cash register/computer following cash handling procedures as established by Tractor Supply/Petsense Company
Recovery of merchandise
Participate in mandatory freight process
Complete Plan-o-gram procedures (merchandising, sets, and resets)
Assemble merchandise
Perform janitorial duties
Execute price changes/markdowns
Assist customers with loading purchases
Ensure the safety and well-being of live animals. Sanitize and maintain holding tanks and care for live animals as required
Complete all documentation associated with any of the above job duties

Requirements:

Minimum of 1-year experience training pets
Must be comfortable working with dogs
Retail experience and/or pet/live animal knowledge is strongly preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to read, write and count accurately

Nice to have:

Pet/Live Animal, pet food, pet product knowledge is strongly preferred
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Basic computer skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to resolve issues ethically and with minimal conflict
Display compassion with animals and treat them accordingly
Exhibit attention to detail

What we offer:

Comprehensive and accessible total reward package
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance

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Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

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