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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
• 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 “Lion Tamer”

• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• 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.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• 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.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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