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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
• Elephant Tamer
• Dolphin Trainer
• Dog Show Judge
• Dog Handler
• Canine Service Teacher
• Bronc Buster
• Bronc Breaker
• Animal Handler

Tasks for “Equestrian Trainer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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• Microsoft Excel
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