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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)
• Dog Trainer
• 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
• Guide Dog Instructor
• Equestrian Trainer
• Equestrian
• Elephant Tamer
• Dolphin Trainer
• Dog Show Judge
• Dog Handler
• Canine Service Teacher
• Bronc Buster
• Bronc Breaker
• Animal Handler

Tasks for “Guide Dog Instructor”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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