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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 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 Wrangler”

• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• 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.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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