Careers at Best Paw Forward
Best Paw Forward is a quickly growing family oriented dog training business that focuses on serving clients throughout Central Bucks County and parts of Montgomery County. Our services include board and train, day school, private lessons and group classes focused on puppies, adolescents and behavior modification.
While we obviously love dogs, we are in it for the people too. Our team members provide effective, practical dog- friendly training solutions with a customer service focus to clients through out the area.
To apply to an open position, please send your resume and cover letter to info@bestpawforwardinc.com
Open Positions
Title: Dog Trainer
Type: W2 Employee – Hourly + tips
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 8:00am – 5pm
The role of dog trainer plays a crucial part in our boarding and day school programs. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience training dogs in basic manners (sit, down, place, leash walking, leave it, drop it, come when called, stop jumping, appropriate greetings, etc) and minor behavior modification.
Responsibilities:
Facilitating client drop off/pick up of their dogs
Daily training sessions & accurate recording keeping of training notes & progress
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and adhere to safety protocols
Assist Training Manager with client support
Accurately assess training plan and adjust as necessary to meet goals
Take videos & photos of client dogs for social media
Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance available
401k w/ employer match
Aflac Accident Insurance provided
Life Insurance provided
PAY:
To commiserate with experience. Starts at $35,000 per year.
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to info@bestpawforwardinc.com
Title: Dog Trainer/Behavior Consultant
Type: W2 Employee – Hourly + tips
Hours: 20-40 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 9:30am – 7:00pm
The role of dog trainer/behavior consultant is responsible for traveling to clients at their homes or in public locations to coach them on training their dog. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience teaching owners to train their dogs in basic manners (sit, down, place, leash walking, leave it, drop it, come when called, stop jumping, appropriate greetings, etc) and behavior modification (leash reactivity, fearfulness, anxiety and mild aggression).
Candidates must have a reliable car and valid driver’s license. Must be comfortable talking to people and coaching them on training their dog. Completed or in progress dog training certification or school (CPDT-KA/KSA, CBCC-KA, KPA, IAABC, CATCH, etc).
Responsibilities:
Travel within 30-40 minutes of Chalfont, PA to client’s homes
Independently conduct private lessons
Keep thorough and accurate training notes
Ability to create and modify a training plan according to goals & progress
Ability to work evenings required at least 3 days per week (until 7pm) required. No Weekends.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance available
401k retirement savings w/ employer match
Aflac Accident Insurance provided
Life Insurance provided
Mileage reimbursement
PTO for full time employees
PAY:
To commiserate with experience. Full and part time options. Earn between $40,000 – $65,000+ per year.
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to info@bestpawforwardinc.com.
Title: Administrative Assistant
Type: W2 Employee – Hourly
Hours: 20-40 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 9:30am – 6:00pm
The role of Administrative Assistant plays a crucial part in maintaining excellent customer relations. As a family focused company, you’ll enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment while supporting the growth of the business. The ideal candidate will have experience in an administrative assistant role and possess a strong commitment to customer service. Excellent written and verbal skills as well as flexibility working as part of a team in a small business is required.
Responsibilities:
Answering and returning phone calls/voicemails
Scheduling consultations and lessons for trainers
Track and manage client correspondence & reminders
Follow up with trainers to coordinate client communication
Assist business owners with maintaining and completing to-do lists
Light cleaning of the office & training spaces
Social media posting (including recording and editing videos)
Update website & blog as needed
Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance available
401k retirement savings w/ employer match
Aflac Accident Insurance provided
Life Insurance provided
PTO
PAY:
To commiserate with experience. Starts at $16/hour + commission.
To apply, please email us your resume & cover letter.