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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 Handler
• 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 Training Instructor”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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