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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
• 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 “Obedience Trainer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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