Animal Trainers

What Does a Animal Trainers Do?

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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Cue or signal animals during performances.
• 2Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
• 3Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
• 4Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
• 5Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
• 6Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
• 7Administer prescribed medications to animals.
• 8Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.

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Animal Trainers Salary