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Animal Trainers

SOC 39-2011.00

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.

Zone 2 Personal Care and Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Instructing

3.8

Speaking

3.5

Learning Strategies

3.5

Critical Thinking

3.4

Active Learning

3.2

Active Listening

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Judgment and Decision Making

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Education and Training

3.6

Psychology

3.2

Administration and Management

3.1

English Language

3.1

Sales and Marketing

2.8

Clerical

2.7

Personnel and Human Resources

2.7

Key Tasks

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.

Also Known As

Agility Instructor Animal Handler Bronc Breaker Bronc Buster Canine Service Teacher Dog Handler Dog Obedience Instructor Dog Show Judge Dog Trainer Dolphin Trainer