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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 Obedience Instructor
• Agility 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 Trainer
• Dog Show Judge
• Dog Handler
• Canine Service Teacher
• Bronc Buster
• Bronc Breaker
• Animal Handler

Tasks for “Dog Trainer”

• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• 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.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• 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.
• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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