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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
• 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 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 “Show Dog Trainer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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