O*NET-SOC 39-2011.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Instructing2.B.1.e3.7507/2014
Learning Strategies2.A.2.c3.507/2014
Speaking2.A.1.d3.507/2014
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.3807/2014
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.2507/2014
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1207/2014

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7507/2014
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.6207/2014
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.3807/2014
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.2507/2014
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.53.2507/2014
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.1207/2014

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Cue or signal animals during performances.Core11707/2014
Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.Core11807/2014
Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.Core11607/2014
Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.Core11707/2014
Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.Core11807/2014

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.4511/2023
Social3.611/2023
Conventional3.0111/2023
Investigative2.2511/2023
Enterprising2.1511/2023
Artistic1.7711/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.