Canine Resorts & Connect is looking for a capable and reliable dog trainer to join our team in a hands-on casual role combining
dog training and kennel work
.
This role is designed for someone who wants to build practical experience across both training and professional animal care, while working within an established pet accommodation and training business.
The position will be primarily based at
Hedgegrove Pet Retreat in Golden Grove.
About the role
Training duties may include:
Trainer Time sessions with boarding dogs
Day School
Group training classes
Puppy School
Social walks and workshops
Assisting with private training appointments
Assisting with Board & Train programs
Client handovers and training follow-up
Supporting senior trainers with more complex behavioural cases
Progressing into more advanced training work as experience and capability develop
The role also includes
rostered kennel work as a normal part of the position
.
Kennel duties may include:
Feeding and daily care of dogs, cats and other pets
Cleaning and maintaining accommodation areas
Exercise and enrichment
Monitoring animal health, behaviour and wellbeing
Secure handling of dogs of different breeds, sizes and temperaments
Following feeding, medication and care instructions
Assisting with arrivals and departures
Supporting the wider Canine Resorts team during busy periods
Working within the kennels is an important part of the role and provides regular exposure to a wide range of dogs, behaviours, handling requirements and care needs.
About you
We would like to hear from people who:
Have professional dog-training experience or relevant qualifications
Are confident handling a wide variety of dogs
Have experience beyond basic pet ownership
Communicate calmly and professionally with clients and staff
Are reliable and comfortable working independently when required
Are willing to undertake both training and kennel work




Want to continue developing their dog-training skills
Work well as part of a broader team
Are comfortable with the physical nature of kennel work
Are available for some weekend work
Are open to learning from more experienced trainers and developing into more advanced services
Experience with behavioural cases, Day School, Board & Train, group classes or private training is highly regarded, but not essential for every applicant.
Formal dog-training qualifications are desirable, however practical ability, attitude, reliability and willingness to develop are equally important.
Opportunity to develop
For the right person, this role could grow into:
More regular hours
KPI bonus offers
Greater responsibility within training services
Independent delivery of selected training programs
Development into Board & Train and private training
Increased involvement in classes and workshops
Potential supervisory responsibility within kennel operations, depending on experience and suitability
We are building a training team that is broader, more flexible and less reliant on individual people, so there is genuine opportunity for the right person to develop with the business.
About us
Canine Connect operates alongside Canine Resorts and provides professional dog-training services through our established pet retreat facilities.
Our services include private training, Day School, Board & Train, group classes, Puppy School and training services for boarding guests.
We also operate Hedgegrove Pet Retreat in Golden Grove and Windamere Pet Retreat in Clarendon, giving our training team access to a large and varied population of dogs and a broad range of practical learning opportunities.
Employment
Casual position
Primarily based at Hedgegrove Pet Retreat, Golden Grove
Combination of dog-training and kennel shifts
Weekend availability required at times
Hours will vary depending on training demand and Resort requirements
Potential for increased hours and responsibility for the right person
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📌 Casual Dog Trainer / Animal Attendant (Adelaide)
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📍 Adelaide