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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
• 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 “Marine Animal Trainer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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