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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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