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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
• 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 “Pet Handler”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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