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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

Also Known As…

• Trainer
• Service Dog Trainer
• Racehorse Trainer
• Horse 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 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 “Animal Trainers”

• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• 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.
• 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.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• 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.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• 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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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