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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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• Microsoft Word
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