Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant (Animal Trainer)

Office of Apprenticeship

National (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

Anonymous

Skills

OJT hours

Train Animals

1.3K

Read, interpret, and respond to domestic canine body language.
Teach an animal to perform learned behaviors on cue.
Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.

Evaluate capabilities or training needs

750

Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
Evaluate animals for safety, trainability, and ability to perform.

Organize recreational activities or events

750

Organize or conduct animal-related recreational activities including fundraising events, public training classes, etc.

Instruct others on training techniques

1.8K

Instruct dog owners in training their dog(s) to perform behaviors on cue.
Instruct dog handlers in safe handling techniques.
Instruct dog owners in intentionally modifying their dog's undesired behavior(s).

Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers

100

Advise dog owners on how to care for their dog's mental and physical health.

Monitor health or behavior of animals

Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.

Document client health or progress

150

Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
Collect and record training progress for clients and dogs.

Perform administrative or clerical tasks

150