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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
• Trick Rodeo Rider
• Snake Charmer
• 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 “Whale Trainer”

• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• 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.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• 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.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• 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.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• 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.
• Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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