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.

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.
Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.

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