Careers at Training That Lasts
At Training That Lasts, we do more than teach dogs commands. We help people build better communication, calmer routines, and a stronger relationship with their dog. If you care about people, love dogs, and want to be part of meaningful work in the Yorkville, Oswego, and greater Kendall County area, we would love to hear from you.
We are growing and looking for dependable, motivated people who believe in clear communication, follow-through, professionalism, and real results that last.
Why Work With Training That Lasts?
Our mission is simple: help dogs and owners create better lives together through trust, structure, leadership, and connection. We are building a team that values consistency, honesty, growth, and a willingness to learn.
- Work with a growing dog training brand serving Yorkville, Oswego, Bristol, and nearby communities
- Be part of a team that values communication, trust, and practical results
- Help create better outcomes for dogs and the people who love them
- Build skills in training, content, customer experience, and brand growth
- Contribute to a company focused on long-term impact, not quick fixes
Assistant Dog Trainer
This role is for someone with real dog handling experience who wants to grow into a full-time dog trainer. Loving dogs is great. Knowing how to stay calm, read behavior, follow a plan, and work through messy moments is what matters here.
You’ll support daily care, structured training, board and train dogs, group classes, private sessions, and client communication. You’ll work directly under Tyler, follow Training That Lasts systems and safety procedures, and develop your skills through hands-on experience with dogs in real-world environments.
Can lead to a full-time dog trainer role for the right person.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with private sessions, group training, structured walks, and board and train dogs.
- Support feeding, walking, bathroom breaks, yard time, supervision, and general care routines.
- Practice training exercises based on approved Training That Lasts plans and guidelines.
- Reinforce calm behavior, leash manners, focus, structure, impulse control, and safe handling.
- Help dogs work through walks, car rides, store visits, public settings, and daily routines.
- Take clear notes on behavior, progress, challenges, triggers, and important changes.
- Prepare training areas, equipment, leashes, crates, kennels, and supplies.
- Assist with client updates through HubSpot, Salesmsg, photos, videos, and written notes.
- Help transport, walk, bathe, clean up after, and care for dogs when needed.
- Continue learning dog body language, timing, leash handling, behavior patterns, and client communication.
What You Bring
- Prior hands-on experience working with dogs in training, kennel, daycare, rescue, boarding, grooming, veterinary, or professional pet care.
- Calm, confident energy around dogs with different temperaments, drives, and behavior challenges.
- Real reliability. Dogs need consistency, not excuses.
- The ability to follow a training plan before trying to freestyle.
- Comfort working around barking, pulling, jumping, nervous dogs, reactive dogs, and messy dog-life moments.
- Strong awareness, good judgment, and the ability to notice small behavior changes.
- Clear communication and the ability to take useful notes.
- Physical ability to walk, bend, lift, clean, handle leashes, manage dogs safely, and stay active.
- A serious interest in dog training as a career, not just a casual side job.
- Willingness to earn certifications, keep learning, and grow into a full-time trainer role.
Where This Can Lead
This position is designed to grow. As your handling skills, timing, judgment, client communication, and training knowledge improve, there may be opportunities to take on more responsibility, assist with advanced cases, lead structured walks, support training programs more independently, and move toward a full-time dog trainer role with Training That Lasts.
Think You’re The Right Fit?
Send your experience, your background with dogs, and why this role makes sense for you.
Other Positions at Training That Lasts
Part Time (Office/Remote)
Sales Representative
This is not high-pressure sales. This is helping people make the right next decision for their dog. The right person can listen, explain training options clearly, follow up without being annoying, and help clients move from “we need help” to “let’s get started.”
- Follow up with leads and past clients after consultations
- Review trainer notes before calls so conversations are specific and useful
- Explain one-on-one training, structured walks, group classes, and other programs
- Help clients choose the next step based on their dog’s behavior and goals
- Handle common objections around price, timing, consistency, and uncertainty
- Book clients into the correct program and update HubSpot after every call
- Track call outcomes, follow-up tasks, sales activity, and client status
- Support promotional campaigns and re-engagement campaigns for past clients
- A confident, conversational sales style
- The ability to listen first, then guide
- Comfort talking about pricing without getting weird about it
- Follow-up discipline. No ghost leads, no mystery notes, no “I think I called them”
- Basic CRM experience or the ability to learn quickly
- Respect for the training process and the patience to explain it clearly
- Bonus points for experience in service sales, pet care, training, veterinary, grooming, or local business sales
Part Time (OFFICE/Remote)
Customer Service Representative
Training That Lasts is growing, and we need someone who can help keep the people side of the business calm, clear, and moving. This role is for the person who can answer questions, schedule clients, organize follow-ups, and make sure no dog parent feels lost after they reach out.
- Answer phone calls, emails, text messages, and online inquiries
- Help clients understand our training options and what program may fit their dog
- Schedule consultations, training sessions, group classes, and follow-up calls
- Keep client records, notes, tasks, and communication organized in HubSpot
- Assist with Salesmsg communication and basic client updates
- Prepare invoices, confirm payments, and support simple admin tasks
- Help make sure clients feel informed before, during, and after training
- Clear communication and a steady phone presence
- Strong organization, especially with calendars and follow-up tasks
- Comfort using CRM systems, texting platforms, email, and basic software
- Patience with people who may be stressed, overwhelmed, or emotional about their dogA team-first mindset and a willingness to learn how Training That Lasts operates
- Bonus points for experience with HubSpot, Salesmsg, Gingr, QuickBooks, or dog-related businesses
Help Tell The Story Behind Training That Lasts
We are looking for people who can help capture, communicate, and support the real work behind the brand. These roles matter because our content should feel honest, useful, and connected to the work happening every day.
Videographer
We are looking for a videographer who can help capture the real work behind the brand. This includes training sessions, structured walks, educational content, behind-the-scenes moments, events, and storytelling that reflects what makes Training That Lasts different.
You May Be A Fit If You:
- Can shoot clean, professional video in real-life environments.
- Know how to capture movement, emotion, and authentic moments.
- Can edit short-form and long-form content.
- Understand branding, pacing, and audience attention.
- Are comfortable working around dogs, clients, and active training sessions.
Social Media Manager
This role is for someone who understands content strategy, brand voice, audience growth, and consistency. You will help turn daily work into strong content that educates, builds trust, and attracts the right clients.
You May Be A Fit If You:
- Can plan, write, and schedule content across social platforms.
- Understand how to create educational and engaging dog-related content.
- Can identify strong hooks, captions, and content angles.
- Know how to support local brand visibility and lead generation.
- Can maintain a consistent tone that matches our company values.
We Care About How You Work
Skills matter, but the way someone shows up matters just as much. Training That Lasts is looking for people who are steady, respectful, coachable, and able to represent the business well in front of clients and the public.
Preferred Qualities
While each position is different, strong candidates usually share a few things in common. They are dependable, self-aware, calm under pressure, eager to improve, and comfortable representing the business well in front of clients and the public.
How To Apply
If you are interested in joining Training That Lasts, send us the following:
- Your resume.
- A short introduction about yourself.
- The role you are interested in.
- Your relevant experience.
- Any portfolio links, social media examples, or video work if applicable.
Please include the subject line: Careers - [Role Name]
Build Something That Lasts
If you want to be part of a team that helps dogs and owners build better lives together, we would love to hear from you. Training That Lasts is growing, and we are looking for the right people to grow with us.