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.
Work Activities
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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.
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Cue or signal animals during performances.
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Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
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Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
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Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
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Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
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Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
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Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
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Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
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Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
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Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
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Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
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Administer prescribed medications to animals.
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Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
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Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
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Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
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Organize or conduct animal shows.
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Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
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Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
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Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Education High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training 1 to 12 months on-the-job training
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