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Dakota Weller

Jacksonville

Summary

Pet professional with extensive experience in canine training. Strong focus on obedience training, and behavior assessment. Proven ability to work collaboratively with clients and adapt to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring effective communication and training progress.


I am driven to continue education and continue to do so not only for my career but as a hobby as well as I am involved in dog sports, showing, and breeding. As well as organizing events as I am Vice President of my breed's official club for the AKC.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Trainer

Self Employed
01.2016 - Current
  • Developed customized training programs to address individual dog behavior issues.
  • Applied safe handling practices.
  • Engaged with pet owners to understand specific training requirements.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality of training services provided
  • Mastered time management skills to balance multiple appointments throughout the day while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
  • Maintained education through reading, seminars, and networking.
  • Familiar with proper usage of different tools.

Dog Groomer

Bingos
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided bathing, drying, and breed haircuts for dogs using appropriate grooming techniques.
  • Applied safe handling practices for various dog breeds.
  • Maintained cleanliness of grooming tools and work area to ensure hygiene standards.
  • Supported team members in managing scheduling and client communications effectively.
  • Engaged with pet owners to understand specific grooming needs and preferences.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided.
  • Mastered time management skills to balance multiple appointments throughout the day while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Dog Groomer

To Wag For
02.2022 - 10.2024
  • Provided bathing, drying, and breed haircuts for dogs using appropriate grooming techniques.
  • Applied safe handling practices for various dog breeds.
  • Maintained cleanliness of grooming tools and work area to ensure hygiene standards.
  • Supported team members in managing scheduling and client communications effectively.
  • Engaged with pet owners to understand specific grooming needs and preferences.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided.
  • Mastered time management skills to balance multiple appointments throughout the day while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Dog Groomer

Woofgang Bakery
11.2018 - 02.2022
  • Provided bathing, drying, and breed haircuts for dogs using appropriate grooming techniques.
  • Applied safe handling practices for various dog breeds.
  • Maintained cleanliness of grooming tools and work area to ensure hygiene standards.
  • Supported team members in managing scheduling and client communications effectively.
  • Engaged with pet owners to understand specific grooming needs and preferences.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided.
  • Mastered time management skills to balance multiple appointments throughout the day while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Dog Groomer

Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
01.2017 - 11.2018
  • Provided bathing, drying, and breed haircuts for dogs using appropriate grooming techniques.
  • Applied safe handling practices for various dog breeds.
  • Maintained cleanliness of grooming tools and work area to ensure hygiene standards.
  • Supported team members in managing scheduling and client communications effectively.
  • Engaged with pet owners to understand specific grooming needs and preferences.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust in the quality and consistency of grooming services provided.
  • Mastered time management skills to balance multiple appointments throughout the day while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Education

Abeka Academy
Pensacola, FL
01-2016

Skills

  • Obedience training
  • Behavior modification
  • Balanced training
  • Creative problem solving
  • Working in the four quadrants
  • Private lesson instruction
  • Dog body language interpretation
  • Dog breeds expertise
  • Clear verbal communication
  • Customer service

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dog Groomer

Bingos
10.2024 - 04.2025

Dog Groomer

To Wag For
02.2022 - 10.2024

Dog Groomer

Woofgang Bakery
11.2018 - 02.2022

Dog Groomer

Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
01.2017 - 11.2018

Dog Trainer

Self Employed
01.2016 - Current

Abeka Academy

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