How do they match: 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.

  • Cue or signal animals during performances.
  • Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
  • Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
  • Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
  • 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.

  • Direct productions or performances.
  • Train others on performance techniques.