Apprentice, Puppy Development Trainer at CNIB Foundation

CNIB is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. They are in their second century of smashing societal barriers and stigmas through innovative programs and powerful advocacy. The Apprentice, Puppy Development Trainer will assist in the operations of a puppy raising club, which includes the assessment, selection, training, and line management of volunteer Puppy Raisers and ensuring that the volunteer resources are in place to meet the needs of the club. The Puppy Development Trainer will provide the required supply of healthy, temperamentally sound, and socially acceptable young dogs for training as future guide dogs. Responsibilities: - Recruits, interviews, and takes responsibility for the selection of Puppy Raisers and boarders. - Trains and supports the volunteers throughout their puppy raising careers to ensure their on-going development and performance management. - Assesses, monitors, and records all the puppies’ social, educational, temperamental, and physical development. - Manages the placement of puppies to the puppy raisers within their club. - Identifies puppies that are ready for intake into training and recommends those that should be withdrawn. - Plans, organizes and conducts training classes on a regular basis to provide best practice, education and support to Puppy Raisers and boarders. - Identifies temperamental and behavioural issues and ensures the application of appropriate solutions. - Investigates and documents all complaints and accidents relating to puppies and Puppy Raisers and takes appropriate action, in line with current Health and Safety policies.

Apprentice, Puppy Development Trainer

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