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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 and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• 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.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• 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.
• Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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