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

Tasks for “Outrider”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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