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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 39-2011.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Animal Trainers

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for 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.

What this job is about

Train animals to perform desired behaviors for various purposes.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Evaluate animal temperament and abilities

    Assess animals to determine their trainability and suitability for specific tasks.

  2. 2

    Conduct training programs

    Implement training sessions to develop or maintain desired behaviors in animals.

  3. 3

    Interact with animals

    Use verbal cues and physical signals to familiarize animals with human contact.

  4. 4

    Monitor animal health

    Observe animals for signs of illness and provide necessary care or medication.

  5. 5

    Document training progress

    Keep detailed records of animal behavior, health, and training outcomes.

Tools used in this work
Atlassian JIRAEpic SystemsFacebookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle DatabaseOracle PeopleSoftSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.

Animal Trainers — SAL