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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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