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Animal Trainers

in Washington State

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.

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Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Percentiles					Hourly Average
Area	Year	Period	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Washington State	2010	Mar	$10.08	$12.30	$15.48	$22.67	$27.94	$17.56

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Short Term Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	Growth Rate %	Annual Avg Openings
	2009 2nd Qtr	2011 2nd Qtr
Washington State	447	457	10	1.1	13

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Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	% Change	Annual Avg Openings
	2008	2018
Washington State	459	506	47	10.2	14

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Program Title

Equestrian/Equine Studies, Horse Management and Training

Educational Requirements

This occupation is in Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed .
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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O*NET Characteristics

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Top 10 Skills

Importance
(0-100)high

Competence Level

Speaking

Instructing

Active Listening

Monitoring

Social Perceptiveness

Learning Strategies

Judgment and Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Active Learning

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Top 10 Tasks

Importance
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Observe animals` physical conditions in order to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.

Cue or signal animals during performances.

Administer prescribed medications to animals.

Evaluate animals in order to determine their temperaments, abilities, and aptitude for training.

Feed and exercise animals, and provide other general care such as cleaning and maintaining holding and performance areas.

Talk to and interact with animals in order to familiarize them to human voices and contact.

Conduct training programs in order to develop and maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding and related areas.

Keep records documenting animal health, diet, and behavior.

Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.

Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.

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Top 10 Work Activities

Importance
(0-100)high

Performing General Physical Activities

Handling and Moving Objects

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Thinking Creatively

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Getting Information

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Training and Teaching Others

Developing Objectives and Strategies

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Top 2 Work Values

Extent
(0-100)high

Independence

Achievement

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Top 2 Interests

Occupational Interest
(0-100)high

Social

Realistic

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Alternate Titles

Agility Instructor, Animal Handler, Bronc Breaker, Bronc Buster, Canine Service Teacher, Cutting Horse Trainer, Dog Handler, Dog Show Judge, Dog Trainer, Dog and Cat Behavior Specialist, Dolphin Trainer, Elephant Tamer, Equestrian, Equestrian Trainer, Guide Dog Instructor, Guide Dog Mobility Instructor, Guide Dog Trainer, Hearing Dog Trainer, Horse Breaker, Horse Trainer, Horse Wrangler, Horseman, Instructor, Licensed Guide Dog Instructor, Lion Tamer

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