Animal Trainers
O*NET Code: 39-2011.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Agility InstructorAnimal HandlerAnimal TrainerBronc BreakerBronc BusterCanine HandlerCanine Service TeacherCat GroomerDog GroomerDog HandlerDog Obedience InstructorDog Show JudgeDog TrainerDolphin TrainerElephant TamerEquestrianEquestrian TrainerExplosive Detection K-9 Handler (Explosive Detection Canine Handler)Guide Dog InstructorGuide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI)
⚡ Skills (13)
Instructing4/100
Speaking4/100
Learning Strategies4/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Active Learning3/100
Active Listening3/100
Monitoring3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Coordination3/100
+ 3 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Moderate (68% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (13)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Instructing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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