Job Description

Are you a passionate, force-free dog trainer who thrives on transforming the lives of dogs and their owners? Royvon is seeking an experienced, kind, and enthusiastic trainer to join our team at our purpose-built Playhouse training centre near Bridgend.

About Royvon

With over 65 years of dog training experience, Royvon is a trusted family-run brand that helps families raise confident and well-mannered dogs. Our Bridgend location offers premium training and boarding experiences. We are now looking to expand our dog training team to support more dogs and their owners through classes, one-to-one lessons, and behaviour modification support.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver our signature training services

, including:

Complete Training Programme

- For dogs needing life skills and improved cue-following for family integration.

Behaviour Modification Programme

- For dogs who are anxious or show reactivity.

Conduct group classes and individual training lessons

on-site.

Work with reactive dogs

(to dogs and ideally people) using modern, science-based methods.

Coach and support our trainee trainers

, helping them build their skills and confidence.

Produce engaging content

(photos and videos) to showcase training progress and promote our services online. Collaborate closely with our team to ensure consistent, force-free approaches are used across all training offerings.

Requirements

Proven experience in force-free dog training

, especially with reactivity cases. Ability to train and support

trainee trainers

with hands-on development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills - a natural team player. Comfortable using or learning to use content creation tools (phone video, editing apps etc.) to showcase training work. Positive, compassionate, and professional attitude toward all dogs and people.

Nice to Have

Previous experience running

group training classes

. Experience working in a training school or structured facility. Certifications from recognized positive-reinforcement institutions (e.g. IMDT, APDT, Karen Pryor Academy, etc.).

Why Join Royvon?

Work at a respected facility with a supportive, values-driven team. Opportunity to shape the training programme and influence real change. Flexible hours - we're happy to discuss part-time or full-time options. Competitive pay and growth opportunities.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.50-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Additional pay:

Performance bonus Tips
Benefits:

Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Application question(s):

Can you describe a time when you successfully helped a reactive dog (to dogs or people) make progress using force-free methods? What techniques did you use, and what was the outcome? How do you adapt your training methods when working with a nervous or anxious dog compared to a confident one? Part of this role involves mentoring junior trainers. What experience do you have in coaching others, and how would you approach developing their confidence and skill set?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 21/06/2025
Reference ID: Trainer at Playhouse
Expected start date: 30/06/2025