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

Tasks for “Dog Show Judge”

• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific 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.
• Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• 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.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• 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.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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