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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
• 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 “Monkey Trainer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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