Not for me - Trainer Off Leash K9 Training Employee Review

Work is independent, rewarding, and well compensated.

No cons doing this job

You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and gain guidance from experienced mentor trainers. The schedule offers some flexibility; however, it is important to maintain clear boundaries and be firm in protecting your designated days off.

Honesty & Transparency: In my experience, communication with both clients and trainers was not always accurate or transparent, which created trust concerns. Compensation: Pay was low relative to what clients were being charged for services, making the overall compensation structure feel unbalanced. Sometimes clients paying for a service to and the trainer not getting paid for it at all. Upfront Costs: Trainers were expected to invest in significant training costs before ever receiving their first dog, which created a financial barrier to getting started. Contractor Structure: Trainers were required to operate as independent contractors (including forming an LLC), yet were restricted from training dogs independently outside of the company. This created a mismatch between classification and actual working conditions. Workload Expectations: There was a considerable amount of administrative work, including tasks like video editing, without any additional compensation. Favoritism & Culture: There appeared to be favoritism within the organization, along with inconsistencies in how policies and expectations were applied. I also observed an environment that did not feel inclusive to all individuals especially LGBTQ. Consistency & Organization: Overall, the company lacked consistency in operations, communication, and expectations, which made it difficult to succeed and feel supported long-term.