Could you become a Dog Handler or Trainer?
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What this job is
A Dog Handler or Trainer conditions, trains, and manages dogs for work purposes such as detection, security, herding, or companionship in Australian settings. They apply learning principles, assess dog behaviour and temperament, and work directly with dogs and their handlers to establish reliable working relationships. They may specialise in police, military, agricultural, disability support, or private security contexts.
Pay
A$1,276 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Animal trainingcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Goal Setting and Planningcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Incident Reporting
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Report Writing
- Rostering and Scheduling Support
- Team Collaboration
- Written Communication