Careers

Thank you for your interest in employment with K9 Ambassadors. Our mission is to expand the utilization of therapy dogs through education, consultation, and partnering worldwide….

We are dedicated professionals working in harmony to achieve our mission through integrity, creativity, and commitment. Best of all, we love dogs and believe in their healing power.

K9 Ambassadors has increased, starting in 2015 with one therapy dog course and one college. In less than one year, we have grown to offer four courses at five colleges.

We post available employment opportunities on our website and accept résumés for current openings. Unsolicited materials will not be retained. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate(s) for employment.

K9 Ambassadors is currently recruiting for the following opportunities:

Instructor (Independent Contractor)

This opportunity was created from the growing demand for our three-hour introductory class called Certify Your Pet as a Therapy Dog.

As an Independent Consultant, this qualified person will teach classes to the public (following K9 Ambassador’s general curricula guidelines) on Becoming a Therapy Dog Handler at various community colleges. Must use PowerPoint and be experience with therapy dog services and teaching.

To apply, please submit a résumé and cover letter to katzr@hrms.net.  Please begin your subject line with the word “Instructor Application.”

Digital Marketing Consultant (Independent Contractor)

As an Independent Consultant, this qualified person will support K9 Ambassador’s goal of building enrollments for its classes. Must have substantial experience, knowledge, and skills in search engine optimization, social media, website design, digital advertising, and related tools and techniques.

To apply, please submit a résumé and cover letter to katzr@hrms.net.  Please begin your subject line with the word, “Digital Consultant Application.

Welcome to K9 Ambassadors

Therapy dogs are pets, owned by you, the "handler." They are trained to provide service to a wide variety of facilities and people, including hotels, schools, courts, airports, worksites, natural and human-made disasters, to name a few.

In contrast, service dogs are trained to provide service to one person. Therefore, we focus on therapy dogs, although we also provide education and consultation on helping people select and find "assistance dogs'' where a disability (emotional or physical) is involved.

So, what makes your furry, four-legged household friend a potential therapy dog? Here are some of the most important criteria:

  • Any breed can qualify, one year old or more, although certain breeds are restricted in hospitals and other facilities where breed stigma is an issue.
  • The right temperament, void of any aggression.
  • A love of people and a desire to be with strangers.
  • A lack of interest in other dogs.
  • Controlled behavior at all times.
  • Knowledge of basic commands.
  • You make a good team. The handler has good interpersonal skills to provide services to the community with time and compassion.
  • The ability to pass behavioral and written evaluations.

Do you feel this might be of interest? I encourage you to explore our site, learn what it takes to register your pet as a therapy dog and sign up for one of our virtual community college classes. Please see our Teaching Schedule.

If you represent a private organization, I also encourage you to learn about our Commercial Therapy Dog Services that bring joy and comfort to employees and customers.

Richard Katz, Founder, K9Ambassadors.org and Chief Therapy Dog Handler

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