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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”

• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• 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.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• 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.
• Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• 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.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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