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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
• Canine Service Teacher
• Bronc Buster
• Bronc Breaker
• Animal Handler

Tasks for “Dog Handler”

• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.

Related Technology & Tools

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

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Work scheduling software
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Database software
• Tracks Software