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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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