Denver Dog Works Internship Opportunity

Denver Dog Works Internship Opportunity –Posted April 10, 2010

Denver Dog Works is an industry leader in the professional canine training industry worldwide. Clients range from private individuals, rescue groups, private companies to local and state governments. An internship at DDW is an intensive mix of practical business experience (work), menial tasks, and opportunities not generally afforded to anyone with the intern’s level of experience in the industry. A successful intern will be motivated, positive, seek to volunteer for tasks to assist the senior staff, and shall be included in every facet of the business. A successful intern understands that sacrifices of time are inherent in the internship and that as the intern progresses in the program more freedom and preferred assignments shall be earned by hard work and a positive proactive attitude. Short term sacrifice leads to long term preparation at a level beyond what is generally afforded students in the dog training industry. Interns shall receive the benefits of:

1.    First consideration among qualified applicants should a trainer position become open at DDW.
2.    Recommendations from industry leading trainers, commensurate with performance during the internship, to other professional training facilities for employment.
3.    Opportunity to receive a certified canine obedience instructor certificate upon completion of the internship and examination requirements at a reduced rate of our regular tuition.  
4.    Opportunities to network and interact with students, instructors, trainers, and clients of DDW.
5.    Opportunities to work on projects relevant to the marketing of training services.
6.    Opportunities to learn sales techniques germane to the canine industry.
7. Opportunities to attend cost free, seminars and other events ongoing at DDW.
8. Compensation is afforded as a contract trainer once qualifications are met.

Hours of internship will vary with needs and the opportunities afforded the intern. There will be one scheduled day off per week. Adjustments to the schedule will be made through direct superior. You must commit to one year of internship, where other outside interests and distractions shall all be of secondary concern relative to the opportunity to build the beginning foundation of your career in the canine industry. If you are not willing to make this commitment, at this level, for one year, you need not apply. Should you commit, you will learn, specifically:


Pet dog training and all relevant facets of the pet dog industry.  As time and business requirements permit, you shall cover as much  dog training programs as possible including service dog training and placement, canine sports, pet dog training and behavioral modification.

Learn curriculum from our canine career course to include hands on and lecture, Interaction with pet dog clients, training pet dogs from start to finish.  Included in business and marketing aspects of the business.
You will be used in the kennels as needed.  This need shall be determined solely by your superiors. The intent is to have kennel staff work the majority of kennel hours weekly, but for each intern to spend around 20-hours a week in the kennels.  This will go up and down with staff and business requirement changes.

If interested please forward a complete resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:
Dr. Robert Forto, Training Director: train@denverdogworks.com
Tel: 303-578-9881

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