Dog Trainer

BRAVEHOUND is a registered charity. BRAVEHOUND provides life changing assistance dogs for veterans living in Scotland, who have mental health needs, related to injury or experiences during their military service. Supporting them to live their life as fully as possible aided by a trained assistance dog.BRAVEHOUND are accredited members of Assistance Dogs International and Assistance Dogs UK.You’ll play a vital role within the training team, training assistance dogs to a high standard.What You’ll Be DoingWhere possible to board dogs in training as required and assist with their training.Assist with the young dogs in training, before they are matched with their veteran, working with the training team and volunteers.Assist with training for veterans and their matched dogs in group and 1:1 sessions.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.Help with tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the BRAVEHOUND Programme, this may include taking dogs to the vets.Attend and help at events, promoting BRAVEHOUND.About YouCommitment to the aims and objectives of BRAVEHOUNDA positive and proactive attitude and willingness to work with veterans, staff and volunteers.Hard working, enthusiastic and a team player.Reliable and flexibleDemonstratable in-depth knowledge of dog training and welfare.Ability to handle and train dogs at all stages, using positive and reward-based training methods.Good self-motivation, discipline and initiative.ICT skills, Microsoft Office, email, internet etc.Full, clean manual UK driving licence and confident driving a variety of vehiclesGood communication skills.