Dog Trainer - Board & Train

Location: Work From Home (DC area)
Hiring Timeline: ASAP
Hours: Full-Time, 10-99 contractor
Pay: $57,600.00 - $115,200.00 per year
Positions Available: 2

Dog Trainer – Board & Train Program (Full-Time)
Change the lives of dog owners, one dog at a time!

Do you want to work from the comfort of your own home? Are you passionate about transforming the lives of dogs and their owners? Do you want to be part of a growing company with the opportunity to work with dogs every day, making a real impact on their behavior and their owners' lives?

Join NOVA Canine Academy as a Certified Dog Trainer and take your skills to the next level while working alongside Ethan Steinberg, a professional dog trainer and social media influencer with over 1 million followers on social media. Ethan’s expertise and successful methods have helped countless dogs and their owners, and as part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to learn directly from him.

What We Offer

  • Competitive earnings of $57,600 - $115,200 per year based on experience and performance.
  • Room for growth: With a rapidly expanding business, there are many opportunities for career advancement.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of dog owners every single day.
  • Training and mentorship directly from Ethan Steinberg, where you’ll gain hands-on experience from one of the top dog trainers and influencers in the industry.
  • Flexibility: As a 1099 contractor, you’ll enjoy the freedom to manage your own schedule and work from home. This job allows you to spend your days doing what you love — working with dogs and helping them reach their full potential.
  • Social Media Exposure: There’s also an opportunity for you to be featured in our social media content, expanding your own personal brand and gaining exposure to thousands of dog owners.

Your Role

As a Certified Dog Trainer at NOVA Canine Academy, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of our clients and their dogs. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Picking up and dropping off dogs from and to the client’s home for the 4-6 week Board & Train program.
  • Bringing each dog in training into your home and treating them as if they were your own
  • Spending 2-3 hours with the client at the end of the training to ensure smooth transitions and reinforce training.
  • Training dogs daily using our proven balanced training methods.
  • Providing daily progress updates to clients, showing their dog’s improvements and training milestones.
  • Attending company events with your dog(s) and/or dogs in training, helping to showcase NCA’s training results and community presence.
  • Collaborating on social media: There’s an opportunity to participate in content creation, showcasing your work and our successful training methods to a broad audience.

Our Philosophy at NOVA Canine Academy

At NOVA Canine Academy, we strive to be the highest quality dog training service in the DC area. We are committed to not just training dogs... we’re about training people. We don’t want to simply give clients a fish; we want to teach them how to fish. Our goal is to help every client not only understand their dog’s behavior but also learn how to effectively communicate with their dog, fostering a lifelong bond built on trust and understanding.

We are building a community of the best dog trainers in the DC area, and we’re passionate about helping as many clients as possible. By joining our team, you’ll be contributing to this vision, ensuring that our clients don’t just see results but also feel empowered to continue training and growing with their dogs.

Trainer Pay Structure and Advancement

At NOVA Canine Academy, we value our trainers and believe in rewarding hard work and excellence. Once trainers become NCA Certified, they will enter a probationary period for the duration of training 3 dogs. During this time, the pay is slightly lower to ensure that all expectations and standards are met. After successfully training 3 dogs, trainers will graduate to full-time trainer status.

Our pay structure is designed to be competitive, rewarding, and performance-driven. Trainers are paid a flat fee per dog per week, ensuring stability and consistency in income. On top of that, trainers have the potential to earn up to $800 in bonuses for each dog that receives a 5-star review from clients.

For example:

  • A trainer handling 2 dogs at a time for a year without receiving any 5-star reviews will earn approximately $57,600 annually.
  • A trainer handling 3 dogs at a time, consistently receiving 5-star reviews on every dog, can earn up to $115,200 annually.

This is an exciting opportunity for trainers who are passionate about delivering exceptional service and want to see their hard work reflected in their paychecks. The potential for growth is immense — both professionally and financially — and we are looking for dedicated trainers who are committed to excellence and building a lasting career with us.

Requirements

  • Must reside in or around the DC area (Northern Virginia, DC, or MD).
  • Must have at least 1 year of experience in dog training.
  • Must be able to board 1-3 dogs at your residence for 4-6 weeks at a time.
  • Must have reliable transportation to pick up and drop off dogs.
  • Must have a smartphone to track training progress and communicate with clients.
  • Must be proficient with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.
  • Must successfully complete our training course and meet NCA’s certification standards.
  • 1099 Contractor status: This is a contractor position, offering flexibility and autonomy over your work schedule.

Why NOVA Canine Academy?

At NOVA Canine Academy, we don’t just train dogs. We change lives. Our balanced training methods have helped countless dogs become better companions, and we pride ourselves on delivering results that are both effective and humane. With over 1 million dog owners following us across social media platforms, we have the reach and influence to make a significant impact. You’ll be a key part of that success, learning directly from Ethan Steinberg, a recognized expert in the dog training world.

If you’re excited to join a growing company, change lives, and grow in the dog training industry while enjoying the flexibility and freedom of a 1099 contractor position, apply now and become part of our dedicated team!

⬇️How to Apply⬇️

To apply, Email ethan@novacanine.com with your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you're interested in the position and your experience working with dogs. Be sure to include your availability and any relevant experience or training you've had in the dog training field.