Behavioral Advisor (experience required)

Description:Assist fosters and staff with handling difficult dog behavior

Reports To:Foster & Adoption Manager or Intake & Medical Manager

Schedule and Time Commitment: Varies, but is typically 3-5 hours per week, depending on need. We request a minimum of 3 months in this role

Location: Primarily remote.

Core Responsibilities:

• Work with the Foster & Adoption Manager, the Intake & Medical Manager and/or the Foster Coordinator, who will advise which fosters need assistance

• When assigned, contact the foster within 24 hours regarding the pet’s behavior, collecting as many details and as much information as possible.

• Offer guidance for ways to rectify unwanted behaviors.
• If or when necessary, refer the pet’s case to the Foster & Adoption and Intake & Medical Managers who will determine the next steps (i.e., if this pet needs to see a vet-behaviorist)

• Based on the collected information, create a behavior profile/progress report of the pet including:

• Copy the appropriate team members on all written communications with the foster

Training: Provided by our Foster & Adoption Manager and the Intake & Medical Manager.

Qualifications:

• A certification in dog training is required

• At least 21 years of age

• Comply with instructions from managers and coordinators
• Be familiar with a variety of different canine behaviors and methodologies for correcting unwanted behaviors.
• Willing to learn about animal behavior and enjoy working with people as much as animals