Job Opportunity:

Certified Dog Trainer

(20-40% to start, with the possibility of extension)
Location: Bark and Bone, Samstagern, Canton Zurich

Are you a certified dog trainer with a passion for helping people build strong, lifelong bonds with their dogs? Bark and Bone is looking for a professional and empathetic Dog Trainer to join our growing team. Located just 22 minutes from Zurich, we offer a modern environment where small group classes and private lessons are at the core of what we do.

This position requires certification in Canton Zurich to carry out compulsory dog training courses.

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What You’ll Do:

  • Lead small group training sessions in a modern, well-equipped environment.

  • Provide individual private lessons tailored to the needs of dogs and their owners.

  • Support clients in building loving and lasting relationships with their dogs.

  • Work with a diverse group of clients and their dogs, adapting training methods as needed.

  • Help maintain a safe and professional training environment.

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What We’re Looking For:

  • Mandatory:

    • Certification to provide compulsory dog training courses in Canton Zurich (Welpenförderung- and/or Junghundekurse & Erziehungskurse des Kanton Zürichs)

    • English proficiency (German required; additional languages are a plus).

    • Valid Swiss working permit (or citizenship).

    • At least 1-2 years experience working as a Dog Trainer with both private and group classes.

    • Ability to connect with a diverse range of people and dogs.

    • Strong understanding of dog behavior and training principles.

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Key Skills:

  • Empathy and the ability to work with different people.

  • Patience and understanding of dogs’ unique needs and behaviors.

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

  • Flexibility to provide group classes, private lessons, and customized training solutions.

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Details:

  • Location: Bark and Bone, Samstagern, Canton Zurich (3 minutes from Zurich)

  • Start Date: upon agreement

  • Work Schedule: 20-40% to start, with the possibility of extension

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Why Join Us?

  • Benefits:

    • Work in a modern facility designed for both dogs and their owners.

    • Small group sizes and personalized client interaction.

    • Be part of a growing company with opportunities for professional development.

  • Values:
    At Bark and Bone, we are dedicated to helping dogs and their owners build lifelong bonds. Our team works with empathy, love, and respect, offering high-quality training in a supportive and positive environment.

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    How to Apply:

    Send your CV to ekaterina@barkandbone.ch with a subject “Certified Dog Trainer - Application“. Be sure to include your certification details, experience, and why you’d like to join our team.