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

Tasks for “Dog Trainer”

• Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• 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.
• Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
• 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.
• Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
• 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.
• Cue or signal animals during performances.
• Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
• Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
• Organize or conduct animal shows.
• Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
• Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
• Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
• Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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