Salary guide
Guide Dog Trainer
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £35,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
Animal CareTraining
- Guide Dogs UK trains over 1,000 dogs annually
Other names this job is known by
- Assistance Dog Trainer
- Mobility Instructor
Key responsibilities
- Train dogs to assist visually impaired people
- Assess and select suitable dogs
- Develop and implement training programmes
- Support clients in handling guide dogs
Skills and qualifications required
- Diploma or training in animal care or behaviour
- Guide dog training course
- Experience with dogs
- Patience and communication skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Trainer
- Training Manager
- Behaviourist
- Specialist roles
How to get the job
- Study animal care or behaviour
- Complete a guide dog training course
- Gain experience with dogs
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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