Canine Behavior Specialist
Canine Behavior Specialist
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18-04-2025
Job Description
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Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is seeking applicants for the full time position of Canine Behavior Specialist. This is an amazing opportunity for a person who has turned their passion and care for companion animals into a career. In this role you would work with shelter dogs every day and changing their lives for the better.
The Canine Behavior Specialist is responsible for enriching the lives of shelter dogs improving adoptability of shelter dogs through training and other behavior modification using positive and minimally aversive techniques and educating staff volunteers and the public on best practices in dog handling training care and behavioral management.
Schedule: Five days per week on site. Weekend availability required.
The Canine Behavior Specialist is responsible for enriching the lives of shelter dogs improving adoptability of shelter dogs through training and other behavior modification using positive and minimally aversive techniques and educating staff volunteers and the public on best practices in dog handling training care and behavioral management.
Schedule: Five days per week on site. Weekend availability required.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Canine Behavior Manager with behavioral assessments training and management of dogs upon intake and throughout their stay
- Oversee and participate in canine socialization and playgroups
- Break up conflict between dogs safely and effectively
- Assist in selection dogs for offsite community activities
- Monitor behavioral health of dogs and report any issues
- Enter accurate behavior information into ShelterLuv database
- Counsel prospective dog adopters and facilitate adoption matches particularly for dogs with special behavioral needs
- Assist Canine Behavior Manager in the development and implementation of dog handling and behavioral intervention protocols for staff volunteers foster caregivers and new adopters
- Conduct basic handling training and behavior classes for staff volunteers foster caregivers new adopters and the community
- Provide stellar customer service to all who visit call volunteer and donate
- Actively maintain knowledge of dog behavior and best practices in behavioral training and management
- Assist in tours lectures public education programs and special events
- Develop a respectful working relationship with staff volunteers vendors and companion animal residents
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience caring for and handling companion animals particularly dogs in an animal shelter veterinary clinic or other professional animal care setting
- Ability to handle dogs and occasional other companion animals of all sizes ages temperaments and needs safely and appropriately
- Extensive knowledge of canine health behavior socialization and husbandry/care/enrichment best practices
- A CPDTKA Fear Free or Fear Free Shelter certification is preferred but not required
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Engaging public speaking skills
- Coaching and training skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Computer proficiency and ability to quickly learn new software
- Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor at all times
Compensation:
$19.00 per hour eligible for paid overtime. Paid weekly.
Benefits Package:
Benefits Package:
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off including paid parental leave
- $25000 life insurance policy
- Affordable supplemental insurance plans (disability accident etc.
- 403(b) retirement plan; matching contributions after one year of service
- Discounts on veterinary services
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. PBHSN values diversity and wants to increase the diversity of our team. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Application Instructions:
- Apply online at you have technical issues or questions please email
- No phone calls or walkins please
Humane Society Naples is SWFLs premiere nokill shelter for cats dogs and other small companion animals. The mission of Humane Society Naples is to shelter animals in times of need locate lifelong homes and advocate for responsible pet ownership. With 3 locations in Naples FL we offer a wide range of career opportunities including in animal care veterinary medicine customer service community services administration and fundraising. If you are teamoriented compassionate and are looking for a meaningful career in which you can make a difference we invite you to consider our career opportunities.
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Employment Type
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