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

Safe 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 chance 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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