Key Competencies * Dependability * Integrity * Attention to Detail * Self Control * Independence * Cooperation * Stress Tolerance * Adaptability/Flexibility * Persistence * Innovation
Representative Tasks * Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact. * Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes. * 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.
Industry
Agriculture Forestry Fishing & Hunting, Other Services (Except Public Administration),Job Family Personal Care and Service
Sample Job Titles Agility Instructor, Animal Handler, Bronc Breaker, Bronc Buster, Canine Service Teacher, Dog Handler, Dog Obedience Instructor, Dog Show Judge, Dog Trainer, Dolphin Trainer, Elephant Tamer, Equestrian, Equestrian Trainer, Guide Dog Instructor, Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI), Guide Dog Trainer, Handler, Hearing Dog Trainer, Horse Breaker, Horse Trainer, Horse Wrangler, Horseman, Lion Tamer, Lion Trainer, Marine Animal Trainer, Marine Mammal Trainer, Monkey Trainer, Obedience Trainer, Outrider, Pet Handler, Pet Trainer, Pet Training Instructor, Racehorse Trainer, Ring Conductor, Seeing Eye Dog Teacher, Seeing Eye Dog Trainer, Service Dog Trainer, Show Dog Trainer, Show Horse Driver, Snake Charmer, Trainer, Trick Rodeo Rider, Whale Trainer.