Post Adoption Support Behaviour Officer

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and normally cares for around 14,000 dogs across its network of 21 rehoming centres in the UK and one in Dublin. Dogs Trust has a non-destruction policy and will never put a healthy dog to sleep.

Behaviour problems are the most common reason for dogs to come into rehoming centres, and Dogs Trust are committed to making sure that problems are identified and appropriate rehabilitation programmes put in place. Dogs Trust uses reward-based, welfare compatible methods of training and behavioural rehabilitation techniques in line with the latest scientific evidence. Science led behaviour knowledge also informs a range of other areas of Dogs Trust activity, including campaigns, and the work of the education teams.

The successful individual will have a thorough knowledge of canine behaviour and welfare, demonstrable proficiency in conducting behaviour consultations for a range of problem behaviours, and will be expected to maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in dog behaviour and modification techniques. They will have excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with owners and other stakeholders sensitively and professionally, and will be passionate about enhancing the welfare of dogs and their owners through the use of appropriate management, behaviour modification and rehabilitation programmes.

For further information please refer to the Job Description.

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