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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
• Guide Dog Trainer
• Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI)
• Guide Dog Instructor
• 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 Trainer
• 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

Tasks for “Horse Trainer”

• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• 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.
• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• 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.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• 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 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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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