About Us

Since 2004, SF Puppy Prep has been San Francisco's premier puppy school. This is not a doggy daycare. We offer Bay Area dog owners the opportunity to enroll their dogs in our revolutionary puppy day school, which offers a positive reinforcement-based curriculum. Dogs can also join insightful classes and participate in fun social events. We help dogs be their best with training that lasts them a lifetime.

About the Role

SF Puppy Prep is looking for a reliable, energetic Entry-Level Puppy Trainer and Transporter to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with dogs and is interested in learning professional dog training while getting paid. You’ll assist with transportation, client interactions, and hands-on dog handling while gaining real-world training experience.

We provide paid training, so prior professional training experience is not required—just a passion for dogs and a willingness to learn.

Core Responsibilities

Safely drive company vehicles to pick up and drop off dogs throughout San Francisco
Interact professionally with clients during pickups and drop-offs
Assist with dog handling, basic training, and structured activities
Support daily training routines and enrichment for dogs
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

Ideal Candidate Skills

Dog handling or animal care experience (dog walking, daycare, training, etc.)
Customer service and communication skills
Safe driving and van driving experience
Interest in animal behavior and dog training
Ability to stay organized and follow routines

Physical Requirements

This position is active and hands-on. Candidates should be comfortable with:

Frequent movement and physical activity
Navigating stairs
Handling dogs of various sizes
Lifting up to 50 lbs on rare occasions

Schedule

This position will be on Monday, Thursday, and Friday between 7 am and 4:30 pm.
This role could expand to five days per week.

Requirements

Valid and current U.S. driver’s license (preferably held for at least 3 years)
Comfortable driving around San Francisco
Strong coordination and ability to learn new physical skills
Passion for working with dogs and interest in developing training skills

Benefits

$20 to $26 per hour (DOE)
$2000 to $2500
Paid training
Employee discounts
401(k)

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