Are we right for you?
Dog Tribe is not for everyone.
Our culture is humane, but performance-driven. The people at Dog Tribe fundamentally want to become better trainers, better people, and better dog owners, and our systems make that possible.
Dog Tribe is a trainer-led ecosystem focused on building skill from the ground up. All team members enter at the entry level, regardless of prior experience or previous positions. This ensures a thorough understanding of our systems, allows us to properly develop and vet skill, and gives team members the time needed to truly understand our culture.
If learning the fundamentals of animal care is not for you, or if you're looking to step directly into a training role tomorrow, Dog Tribe is not for you.
Dog Tribe Trainers Are different
At Dog Tribe, dog trainers are operators, true canine professionals who understand animal care, leadership, communication, and day-to-day operations. We understand the real needs of the animals in our care, and we know how to set and achieve goals alongside their owners. This takes time.
Being a professional at Dog Tribe means being a true canine professional. No shortcuts, no hype, just work that helps owners, builds skill, and strengthens the community that makes it all happen.
We believe a Dog Tribe trainer should call the shots when it comes to dog care. We know each dog inside and out, we understand how to care for them properly, and we know how to guide both the dog and their family toward their goals.
Build with us.
Unlike many companies, we believe our trainers are irreplaceable. It takes years of practice, mentorship, and professional development to build a Dog Tribe trainer. As much as we love to see them succeed beyond us, we love even more when they succeed with us.
Dog Tribe is designed to be an employee-owned company, focused on partnering with our trainers to expand our facilities, our concepts, our ethical standards, and our culture. At Dog Tribe, you can start as an entry-level handler and grow into an operator. This is by no means an easy path, but for those who are serious about building a career in professional dog training, this is without a doubt the path to success
Requirements
Dog Tribe maintains high standards for professionalism, ethics, and long-term commitment. Our trainers are operators, leaders, and caretakers. Joining Dog Tribe means stepping into a structured, performance-driven environment.
Applicants must:
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Be at least 21 years of age
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Submit a completed application, including a current resume and brief statement of interest
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Participate in a one-on-one interview if selected
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Have no history of violent crimes or animal abuse
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Successfully pass a criminal background check
Providing false or misleading information at any stage of the hiring process will result in immediate disqualification.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications are strongly preferred:
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A minimum of three years of kennel, handling, or professional dog-related experience, or
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A four-year degree in animal science, psychology, biology, or a related field
Applicants without formal experience may still be considered if they demonstrate exceptional maturity, discipline, coachability, and long-term commitment to building a career in professional dog training.
Candidates may also be required to provide professional or character references. References should be able to speak to the applicant’s work ethic, reliability, professionalism, and ability to perform in structured, high-responsibility environments. Dog Tribe reserves the right to contact references as part of the hiring process.