at paragon service dogs we love what we do

At Paragon, our staff feel blessed to be able to do the work we do. Paragon offers our employees a dynamic and positive working environment of engaging staff, heroic clients, benevolent volunteers, hand-selected, personable dogs, and an outstanding community.

LIFE AT PARAGON
Paragon is located on five beautiful and peaceful acres in Longmont, Colorado, a vibrant community surrounded by open space, mountain views, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure.

We believe that meaningful work should be paired with a healthy, supportive workplace. Paragon fosters a collaborative culture in which staff support one another, celebrate successes, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

BENEFITS
Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Health Insurance (75% employer paid)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer Retirement Match (3%)
• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Leave
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 
Paragon Service Dogs is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against applicants, clients, graduates, volunteers, or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by law.

Below are open opportunities for qualified candidates to join the Paragon team.

service dog trainer

Do you believe in the life-changing partnership between people and dogs? Do you love seeing both humans and animals grow, learn, and thrive together? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our team.

Paragon Service Dogs (Paragon) is seeking a Service Dog Trainer to join our dedicated and compassionate team in beautiful Longmont, Colorado, at the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Paragon, founded in 1978, is an Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited organization dedicated to creating and supporting resilient and extraordinary hearing service dog and facility dog teams around the country.

About the Role
The Service Dog Trainer plays an important role in helping our dogs and clients succeed. This position works directly with:

• Dogs in Advanced Training
• Weekend Dog Companion Volunteers
• Puppy Raiser Volunteers
• Inmate handlers in our prison training program
• Clients and service dog teams

This role helps ensure that Paragon maintains the high training standards required by ADI while supporting a collaborative, mission-focused training environment.

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Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who brings both skill and heart to their work.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Solid experience in positive reinforcement dog training, preferably service dog training
• Experience in training and supporting volunteers
• Strong knowledge of dog behavior and learning theory
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Excellent teamwork and relationship-building skills
• ASL is a fantastic bonus!

Qualities we value most include:

• Emotional intelligence
• Patience, flexibility, and proven integrity
• Positive energy
• Clear and direct communication
• Strong professional boundaries
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Respect for confidentiality
• A deep commitment to the well-being of both dogs and the people they serve

Application: We ask qualified and interested candidates to email a cover letter explaining why this role speaks to you and a resume to Carol. 

We are a small staff and do not have the availability to field phone calls. We will only be following up with qualified candidates we wish to interview. This position is open until filled.