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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”

• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• 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.
• 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.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• 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.
• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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