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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
- Dog Handler
- Canine Service Teacher
- Bronc Buster
- Bronc Breaker
- Animal Handler
Tasks for “Guide Dog Instructor”
- Organize or conduct animal shows.
- Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
- 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.
- Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
- Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
- 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.
- Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
- Administer prescribed medications to animals.
- Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
- Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
- 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.
- Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
- Cue or signal animals during performances.
- Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
- Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
- Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
- Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
Related Technology & Tools
- Agility tire jumps
- Agility A-frames
- Agility jumps
- Training forks
- Rope halters
- Equine ear plugs
- Training whistles
- Swivel carabiners
- Flat halters
- Lead ropes
- Bite tugs
- Clicker targets
- Dog muzzles
- Slicker brushes
- Dog cooling vests
- Draw reins
- Agility see-saws
- Long leashes
- Side reins
- Equine training harnesses
- Stud chains
- Dog training collars
- Personal computers
- Agitation sticks
- Agitation whips
- Pin brushes
- Agility tunnels
- Bite suits
- Agility pause tables
- Training surcingles
- Agility dog walks
- Bite sleeves
- Tracks Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Database software
- Work scheduling software
- Microsoft Project