at paragon service dogs we love what we do

At Paragon, our staff feels 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.

Paragon is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. 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 state or local law.

BENEFITS

Paragon offers a beautiful work environment, a super positive Team, and the joy of puppies and dogs.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Employer paid (3/4) Health Insurance
• Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• HSA
• Employer Retirement Match
• Generous Holidays and PTO

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

Service Dog Puppy Training Assistant

Job Location: Torrington, WY (with occasional day trips to Longmont, CO for training or events)

Job Snapshot: This role offers a unique opportunity to support the early development of future service dogs. This Puppy Training Assistant will work independently to provide essential at-home and public socialization experiences for puppies in the PAWS’abilities program. You will work with the Training Coordinator and the prison’s Canine Program Coordinator. This position requires you to take two puppies/dogs into your home. Two pups Monday morning to Wednesday afternoon, and two pups Wednesday afternoon to Friday afternoon. In conjunction with our Training Coordinator, you will plan outings and experiences with the pups to help them gain exposure to different environments and social settings.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.
• A safe home environment suitable for training puppies, including space for crating up to two dogs overnight.
• Fantastic organization skills for planning and scheduling outings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with trainers and coordinators.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, positive reinforcement dog training techniques.
• Basic understanding of, or ability to learn, service dog laws and regulations.

If you are passionate about working with service dogs and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits & Compensation:

• Paragon has competitive compensation and benefits

How to apply:
Review the full job description and email your cover letter and resume to Carol.