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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
• Whale Trainer
• 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
• Agility Instructor

Tasks for “Agility Instructor”

• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• 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.
• 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.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• 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.
• Cue or signal animals during 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

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

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