Animal Trainer - How to become an Animal Trainer

    19-Dec-2023
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Vijay GarG
Animal Trainers (Pet Trainers) are trained instructors who use a variety of techniques in teaching 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.
They also 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. They may also train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
Animal Trainer Eligibility
Though there is no special qualification for it, they should be expected 12th class pass at least.
Required Skills : Animal Trainers should have good instructing skills like teaching others how to do something.

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