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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 Dog Trainer
• Seeing Eye Dog Trainer
• Seeing Eye Dog Teacher
• 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 “Show Horse Driver”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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