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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
• Show Horse Driver
• 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 “Snake Charmer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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