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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 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 “Horse Wrangler”

• Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• 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.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• 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.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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