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Samuel Guerra

Kernersville,NC

Summary

Dedicated Dog Trainer committed to helping pet owners safely and humanely control pet behavior. Driven to improve owner and pet relationships by teaching new methods for interacting. Expertly uses positive reinforcement, including clicker-training technique, etc. Two years of experience creating individual training programs to help clients manage pet behavior. Positive attitude and well-organized with good knowledge of dog temperaments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Trainer

Self Employed
05.2023 - Current
  • Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
  • Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
  • Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
  • Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
  • Managed several client calls and gained everyones business

Dog Trainer/Apprentice

Coastal Elite K9
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
  • Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
  • Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
  • Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.

Dog Trainer

OLK9WS
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using e-collars to match dogs' drives for reward.
  • Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience.
  • Instructed and supervised volunteers and staff on proper animal handling procedures.
  • Helped increase sales by training in public locations
  • Established training schedules and was able to perform beyond expectations of 4 dogs monthly to 6

Education

High School Diploma -

Northwest Guilford High School
Greensboro, NC
06.2017

Freshman Credits -

Sunburts Youth Challenge Academy
Los Alamitos, CA
06.2014

Skills

  • Emergency Situations
  • Pet Exercising
  • Direct Care
  • Employee Performance
  • Client Retention
  • Active Learning

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dog Trainer

Self Employed
05.2023 - Current

Dog Trainer/Apprentice

Coastal Elite K9
01.2023 - 04.2023

Dog Trainer

OLK9WS
02.2022 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Northwest Guilford High School

Freshman Credits -

Sunburts Youth Challenge Academy
Samuel Guerra