Employment facts *safe to know*
Almost 45,000 people worked as animal trainers in 2010. Some were self-employed. One of the greatest risks associated with this occupation comes from working with aggressive or frightened animals who may bite, kick or scratch causing injuries.
Salary *found this a little interesting*
Gender
According to a November 2010 Payscale survey, 70 percent of animal trainers are female. On average female animal trainers earn $20,347 to $35,375 per year, while male animal trainers earn $44,219 to $51,395 annually.
Employment Type
Self-employed animal trainers earn, on average, at least $30,521 and up to $88, 437 annually, Payscale reports. Traditionally employed animal trainers earn between $19,715 and $48,484 per year.
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Experience often determines earnings potential in the animal training field. Animal trainers with one to four years of experience can earn an average of $19,000 to $50,000 per year. Trainers with 10 to 19 years of experience can earn $30,000 to $80,000 per year, while trainers with 20 years or more can earn up to $85,000 annually.
Location
Average earnings of an animal trainer may vary by location. Typical earnings for animal trainers in Florida, for example, start at $19,000 and cap at about $50,000 annually.
Average day *kinda figured this much*
•Evaluate animals to find out what type of training is needed and possible based on their temperaments, abilities and aptitudes
•Interact, both verbally and physically, with animals to get them used to human voice and contact
•Condition animals to respond to commands
•Give positive reinforcement
•Provide animals mental stimulation, physical exercise and hands-on care
•Oversee diet preparation
Job description *the basis*
Animals have minds of their own. They behave however they want ... that is until they meet up with animal trainers. An animal trainer, using a variety of techniques, teaches dogs, horses or even marine animals to behave in a certain way. He or she gets animals accustomed to human contact and teaches them to respond to commands. An animal trainer may work with show animals, service animals or family pets.
Educational needs * you always need to know what kind of education you need*
In most cases animal trainers need a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). Sometimes a bachelor's degree is required. For example a marine mammal trainer needs a bachelor's degree in biology, marine biology, animal science or a related field.
