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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”

• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• 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.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• 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.
• Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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