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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
• Dog Show Judge
• Dog Handler
• Canine Service Teacher
• Bronc Buster
• Bronc Breaker
• Animal Handler

Tasks for “Dolphin Trainer”

• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• 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.
• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• 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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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