Job Description –Dog Trainer

Job Title Dog Trainer

Hours This is a full-time role – 35 hours per week

Out of hours and weekend working will be required on occasion, as agreed by the Operations Manager.

Reports to Operations Manager

Job Purpose • Where possible to board dogs in training as required and assist with their training.

• To assist with the dogs in training.

• To assist with training for veterans and their dogs

• To ensure excellent record keeping and the monitoring of records for dog welfare, training and assessments are up to date and implemented in accordance with BRAVEHOUND’s Database record keeping procedure.

• To help with tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the BRAVEHOUND Programme.

• To attend and help at events, promoting BRAVEHOUND.

Key Responsibilities • To utilise science and evidence-based training methods, using stress and force free training to obtain reliable behaviours on cues.

• Maintain detailed records of each dog’s training via BRAVEHOUND’s database

• Work with the Head of Training & Behaviour and the Lead Trainer to assist in the delivery of training for the BRAVEHOUNDs

• Update training records and communicate with the veterans re homework and training sessions. In accordance with BRAVEHOUND’s database record keeping procedure.

• Assist the Training Team to prepare content for the training platform for veterans and volunteers.

• Where needed assist with 1:1 sessions and/or undertake home visits with another member of the training team

• Assist with general tasks as required to aid the whole team, such as various administrative tasks, helping with veterinary appointments, dog related paperwork and transporting dogs.

• To attend various events and opportunities to promote BRAVEHOUND

• Take part in regular CPD, including mental health training, as required by the charity

• Be responsible for self-development and keep up to date with the latest thinking on canine behaviour and training, attending internal training courses and meetings as requested by the management team.

• Adhere at all times to the Charity’s Policies and Procedures

• Promote the key messages, brand and positive public image of the work of BRAVEHOUND as required through the media, the public, local vets etc.

Resources • All employees are responsible for managing the resources issued.

• Employees will be issued with a BRAVEHOUND branded hoodie and t-shirt and other clothing items to be worn at training and meetings.  Employees are expected to maintain these to a high standard of presentation and cleanliness

• Access to the Charity vehicle as required.

Health and Safety All individual employees have a duty of care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions.

Data Protection All employees are responsible for ensuring they understand and apply the rules as stated in the policy for data management.

Personal Attributes Required

A positive and proactive attitude and willingness to work with veterans, staff and volunteers.

Hard working, enthusiastic and a team player.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Reliable and flexible

Able to work on own initiative and have good judgement to escalate issues or seek guidance as appropriate

Passionate about enhancing the welfare of dogs

Thorough, in-depth knowledge of dog training and welfare.

Experience of safely handling dogs of a range of different breeds and behavioural characteristics

Experience in reading canine body language, facial expressions and vocalisations, and be able to understand how these relate to the dog’s emotional state

Understand the key indicators of compromised welfare in dogs and be able to recognise these,

A good understanding of the importance of great customer service, ideally with experience of providing excellent customer care.

Administrative skills, including use of MS Office

Commitment to the aims and objectives of BRAVEHOUND

Ability to travel to deliver training to veterans at venues in Central Scotland

Full, clean manual UK driving licence and confident driving a variety of vehicles

A reasonable level of fitness, stamina and mobility is required to complete the varied physical demands of the role

Emotional resilience to manage the potentially emotional demands of the role

Positive attitude to personal and professional development

Application Deadline: 23rd October 2026

Application Details: Applicants are to send a covering letter and CV to hello@bravehound.co.uk