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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)
• 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
• Canine Service Teacher
• Bronc Buster
• Bronc Breaker
• Animal Handler

Tasks for “Dog Handler”

• Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• 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.
• Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• 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.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• 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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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