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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
• Ring Conductor
• Pet Training Instructor
• 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 “Seeing Eye Dog Teacher”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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