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Job Description

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact; and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 39-2011.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 34,580.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 16.00
• Currently, there are 13,590 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Animal Trainers”.

Also Known As…

• Animal Trainers
• Trainer
• Service Dog Trainer
• Racehorse Trainer
• Horse Trainer
• Guide Dog Trainer
• Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI)
• Guide Dog Instructor
• Dog Trainer
• Dog Obedience Instructor
• Agility Instructor
• Whale Trainer
• Trick Rodeo Rider
• Snake Charmer
• Show Horse Driver
• Show Dog Trainer
• Seeing Eye Dog Trainer
• Seeing Eye Dog Teacher
• Ring Conductor
• Pet Training Instructor
• Pet Handler
• Outrider
• Obedience Trainer
• Monkey Trainer
• Marine Mammal Trainer
• Marine Animal Trainer
• Lion Trainer
• Lion Tamer
• Horseman
• Horse Wrangler
• Horse Breaker
• Hearing Dog Trainer
• Equestrian Trainer
• Equestrian
• Elephant Tamer
• Dolphin Trainer
• Dog Show Judge
• Dog Handler
• Canine Service Teacher
• Bronc Breaker
• Animal Handler

Tasks for “Bronc Buster”

• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Train horses or other equines for riding, harness, show, racing, or other work, using knowledge of breed characteristics, training methods, performance standards, and the peculiarities of each animal.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.

Related Technology & Tools

• Clicker targets
• Slicker brushes
• Training whistles
• Agility dog walks
• Bite suits
• Draw reins
• Long leashes
• Side reins
• Training forks
• Swivel carabiners
• Bite sleeves
• Flat halters
• Agility see-saws
• Stud chains
• Equine training harnesses
• Agility jumps
• Dog muzzles
• Personal computers
• Agility tunnels
• Agility tire jumps
• Agitation whips
• Bite tugs
• Agitation sticks
• Dog cooling vests
• Lead ropes
• Rope halters
• Dog training collars
• Agility A-frames
• Equine ear plugs
• Agility pause tables
• Pin brushes
• Training surcingles

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