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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
• 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 “Monkey Trainer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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