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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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