Job Opportunity:

Certified Dog Trainer


Location: Bark & Bone Samstagern and/or Zürich

Are you a dog trainer with a passion for helping people build strong, lifelong bonds with their dogs? Bark & Bone is looking for a professional and empathetic Dog Trainer to join our growing team. We offer a modern training environment where small group classes and private lessons are at the core of what we do.

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What You’ll Do:

  • Lead small group training sessions in a modern, well-equipped environment

  • Provide individual private lessons tailored to the needs of dogs and their owners.

  • Support clients in building loving and lasting relationships with their dogs.

  • Work with a diverse group of clients and their dogs, adapting training methods as needed.

  • Help maintain a safe, calm, and professional training environment.

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What We’re Looking For:

Strong Advantage

  • Approval from the Canton of Zurich to conduct compulsory dog training courses (Theory Course for the first-time dog owners and/or 6 Practical Lessons)

    Alternatively

    If you do not yet have the official cantonal approval, you should have solid practical experience leading training sessions, including:

    • leading group training classes
    • conducting one-on-one (private) lessons with dog owners
    • guiding owners through exercises and helping them understand their dog’s behavior
    • confidently managing different dogs, personalities, and learning speeds within a group

  • Requirements

    • At least 1–2 years of experience as a dog trainer with both private and group classes
    • Strong understanding of dog behavior and training principles
    • Ability to connect with a diverse range of people and dogs
    • Valid Swiss working permit or citizenship

    Language

    Our primary working language is English, as many of our team members and clients come from international backgrounds. However because we are based in Switzerland German is a strong advantage.
    If you do not yet speak German, a willingness to improve your German over time is important.

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Key Skills:

  • Empathy and the ability to work with different people.

  • Patience and understanding of dogs’ unique needs and behaviors.

  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

  • Flexibility to provide group classes, private lessons, and customized training solutions.

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Details:

  • Location: Bark & Bone Samstagern and/or Zürich

  • Start Date: upon agreement

  • Work Schedule: Flexible — sessions scheduled based on trainer availability and client bookings

  • Compensation: Percentage based (Details are discussed together depending on experience and involvement.)

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Why Join Us?

Bark & Bone is building a community for people who truly care about dogs.

Our spaces are thoughtfully designed, our clients are deeply engaged with their dogs, and our team works together to create an environment where both dogs and humans feel supported.

For trainers, this role offers the chance to work with great clients, within a supportive team, while maintaining flexibility in how they structure their work.

  • Values:
    At Bark and Bone, we are dedicated to helping dogs and their owners build lifelong bonds. Our team works with empathy, love, and respect, offering high-quality training in a supportive and positive environment.

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    How to Apply:

    Send your CV to job@barkandbone.ch with a subject “Dog Trainer - Application“. Be sure to include your certification details, experience, and why you’d like to join our team.