Canine Trainer & Content Host

Location: Based in Staffordshire/Derbyshire with nationwide and potentially international travel depending on project


Role Type: Flexible freelance, ranging from one-off filming days to a core, ongoing role


Compensation: Tailored to each individual based on experience, scope, and involvement

Watch to find out more about this unique position

The role

We’re looking for exceptional dog trainers or behaviourists who are passionate, grounded, and ready to help us take the mission to the next level — both in-person and on-camera.

This isn’t an influencer role. This isn’t about likes, followers, or performative dog handling. This is about real dogs, real people, and helping them at scale through clear, honest, high-quality content that changes lives.

You might be:

  • Working inside our brand-new Sanctuary, helping rehabilitate long-term rescue dogs

  • Demonstrating training exercises and behavioural interventions on camera

  • Leading course modules, breed breakdowns, or step-by-step guides for owners

  • Taking part in transformation-style YouTube content or social storytelling

And for the right candidate, this could evolve into a Head Trainer role and be a full time member of staff at our Centre.

We’re open-minded about how this looks.


You might be the perfect fit for one filming block a year, or you could end up becoming a core part of the WA team, appearing regularly in our content, and working with us in person across training and production and maybe just our travelling trainer going to meet amazing people and dogs to help educate owners.

about you

  • Is a highly skilled dog trainer or behaviourist with real-world results
  • Can remain calm, clear, and confident on camera — even in reactive or chaotic dog situations
  • Is happy working in our style, systems, and methodology
  • Has excellent communication skills — able to explain complex training principles simply
  • Doesn’t chase attention — you care more about the dogs than the spotlight
  • Is open to collaboration, feedback, and being part of something bigger than yourself

bonus points (not required)

  • Experience teaching online or in-person
  • Previous experience presenting or explaining training to groups or clients
  • Experience with YouTube, short-form, or camera work — though we can train this
  • Familiarity with emotionally-driven transformation stories
  • Interested in being part of a growing movement, not just a project

how to apply

This isn’t a CV-and-cover-letter kind of role. It’s a video-based application.

But don’t panic — we’re not looking for slick editing or fancy equipment.
Just record a short video — on your phone is fine — and tell us:

Who you are

What kind of work you do

Why this mission matters to you

And how you think you could help us move it forward

If you can show us a bit of your work with dogs too, even better.

Send your video (or a WeTransfer/Drive link) and any relevant links or info to willathertonjobvacancies@gmail.com  with the subject line:
“Trainer & Host Application – [Your Name]”

We’re not setting a deadline — we’ll speak to strong applicants as they come in. If this speaks to you, don’t wait.