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

Tasks for “Pet Handler”

• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• 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.
• Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
• Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• 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.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• 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.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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