Experienced dog walker/ dog trainer with over 20 years of professional experience. Excellent at building relationships with clients and coworkers and managing employees.
Skills
Coaching dog owners
Small Group Instruction
Knowledge of Reward Based training
Experience with all areas of pet care
Compassionate
Responsible
Public speaking
Comfortable in supportive roles
Education
Paarl GimnasiumPaarl , South Africa, Expected in 12/1989 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Cape TechniconCape Town South Africa, Expected in ā āHuman Recources: - GPA:
Links
dogevolve.com
Work History
City Of San Antonio, Tx - Owner of Dog Training & Dog Walking Business San Antonio, TX, 01/2012 - Current
Trained dogs and coached clients on improving dog's behaviors, social skills and basic obedience
Assisted dog training classes for puppies, basic obedience, leash aggression and other reactive behaviors ( bikes, skateboards etc)
Mentored other dog walkers that wanted to better their skills with off leash dog walking
Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity
Developed long time relationships with clients and their pets
Monitored client animals' health issues to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases
Developed strong personal relationships and trust with dogs through patience, compassionate methods and various rewards (food rewards, access to play and toys, attention and affection)
Fed, walked, trained and cared for pets during owners' absences
Managed scheduling and all administration of services for clients
Organized full-service care for regular clients with flexibility and support in many areas of care besides walking/ training
Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners
Managed group play in a safe and positive manner, allowing dogs to socialize and thrive while training for impulse control and manners
Performed intake consultations to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of client pets
Incorporated positive reinforcement methods to manage and modify behavior problems
Managed up to 6 dogs on off-leash hikes (all breeds and sizes), taking great care to operate with consideration of public spaces, safety of the animals and responsible handling
Transported dogs safely and maintained clean driving record
Developed expert knowledge of dog body language to keep dogs engaged in positive ways and de-escalate problematic behaviors
Managed team of 3 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
City Of San Antonio, Tx - Animal Care Attendant San Antonio, TX, 12/2005 - 06/2012
Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health
Protected animals from care errors by following strict safety procedures, including maintaining clear and secure tags
Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures
Carried out euthanizations of sick, old, aggressive animals
Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing
Performed physical examination of animals by recording basic vital signs, recording breed, sex, species while impounding
Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
Educated potential caregivers and potential pet owners on animal care, nutrition and disease management.
Assisted public in claiming lost animals by checking license tags and posting notices on community websites.
Observed and monitored animals for signs of illness or injury to report symptoms and overall animal health to supervisor.
Worked 8-hour shifts with oversight of animals in kennels or holding pens. Worked with all different animals such as cats, dogs, rabbits,birds, rodents ,reptiles ,chickens and goats
Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
San Francisco SPCA - Animal Care Attendant City, STATE, 01/2001 - 11/2005
Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming
Protected animals from care errors by following strict safety procedures, including maintaining clear and secure tags.
Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
Cared for cats and dogs by feeding and bathing, taking dogs for walks, cleaning litter boxes and supervising playtime.
Observed and monitored animals for signs of illness or injury to report symptoms and overall animal health to supervisor.
Assessed animal behavior to create online and paper profiles for potential adopters.
Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care
Worked 8-hour shifts with oversight of animals in kennels or holding pens.
Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assisted in training programs, helping animals improve behaviors and meet adoption targets.
Employed positive reinforcement with animals, including clicker-training
Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
Advised animal possible owners regarding purchase of specific animals.
Assisted shelter trainers with dogs and cats, using positive reinforcement training.
Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
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