Behavior and Training Specialist

Santa Barbara Humane -

The Behavior & Training Specialist manages intake by-appointment and develops animals’ pathways through the shelter system.

Effectively and efficiently maintain adoption-driven capacity and facilitate animal pathways: managed admission, transfer, assessment, behavior modification/training, enrichment, foster care, adoption, euthanasia.

Work under the guidance of the Manager of Animal Behavior to ensure the integrity of SBH’s behavior program, Socially Conscious Sheltering, and Fear-Free® animal handling.

Counsel clients considering pet relinquishment; provide advice and alternatives as appropriate; conduct animal intake appointments and assessments.

Provide training and guidance to staff and volunteers on animal behavior, safe animal handling techniques, and training plans; assign and monitor animal interactions and progress with staff and volunteers.

Counsel prospective adopters on animal selection, care, and training; conduct post-placement counseling and consultation as-needed.

Perform direct animal care, client services, and shelter operational support tasks as assigned.

Support Philanthropy & Outreach Department with animals at off-site events.

Work collaboratively and under the general direction of the Director of Dog Training to assist with public dog training: provide general client service; perform private

consultations and training; instruct or serve as assistant during group classes and workshops.

Participate on committees as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.ned.