Will “Animal Trainers” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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.
• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• 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.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
• 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.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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