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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
• Dolphin Trainer
• Dog Show Judge
• Dog Handler
• Canine Service Teacher
• Bronc Buster
• Bronc Breaker
• Animal Handler

Tasks for “Elephant Tamer”

• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• 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.
• Cue or signal animals during 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.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• 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.
• 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

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

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