Dog Trainer

Estate Trainer & Assistant | Warrenton, VALIVE THE LIFESTYLE. LEAD THE TRANSFORMATION.At Pawtriot Dog Training, your office is a private 15-acre property. We are seeking a mature, personable trainer to join our team and master the art of "Real World Reliability."The Role:8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday – Friday)This is an on-site role. You will spend 25 hours a week immersed in our training philosophy and day-to-day management.Stewardship: You will lead the morning "Reset" — managing feedings, long potty breaks, and maintaining our high sanitization standards.Technical Training: Working side-by-side with our Lead Trainer, you will learn to apply balanced training tools (E-collars, prongs, slip leads) with precision and compassion.The Training Blueprint: No prior experience? We’ll start your apprenticeship on day one, teaching you the technical skills to make any dog reliable.Content & Proofing: You will assist in capturing professional client content and leading "Adventure Hikes" across our 15-acre property and local trails.The Path to Ownership:We invest in our people. Once you demonstrate technical mastery of the Pawtriot Standard, you will graduate to an On-Site Lead Trainer role. In this phase, you will take full ownership of your own Board & Train cases on the property, moving from an hourly rate to a revenue-share commission model.Requirements:Ability to work independently and maintain a strict 8am start time.Reliable and insured vehicle.Physical stamina for daily hiking and handling active dogs in all weather.A "no task too small" attitude and a commitment to professional initiative on a private family property.No previous experience required, but it is preferred.College degree preferred.Compensation:This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position offering an industry-leading phased payment structure - hourly + commission split.Phase 1: The Apprentice ResidencyRate: $15–$20 / hourThe Focus: You’ll be "Boots on the Ground" on our 15-acre property, mastering the Pawtriot Standard. You will learn high-level pack management, stewardship, and the technical mechanics of balanced training (E-collar, prong, and leash pressure).Phase 2: On-Site Lead TrainerOnce you have demonstrated technical mastery and can deliver "Real-World Reliability" independently, you will graduate to an Estate Lead Trainer. At this stage, you move from an hourly wage to a Performance-Based Revenue Share.High-Volume Income: You receive 35% of the Net Revenue for every Board & Train dog you manage on-site start to finish.The Potential: While utilizing our facility and established client leads, your income scales with your skill.Total Ownership: You will lead the transformation from intake to the "Go-Home" lesson, taking pride in the results you create for our families.Business Freedom: As a 1099 contractor, you are responsible for your own taxes and benefits, while enjoying the ability to deduct home-office and training-related expensesNote: During weeks when a Lead Associate does not have an active B&T case assigned, they remain eligible for hourly support work at the standard $15–$20/hr rate to ensure consistent income.