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Overview
Dog trainers train dogs and sometimes dog handlers for obedience, assistance, security, leisure, competition, routine handling, entertainment or education. The work links animal behaviour, clear cues and safe handling.
In job descriptions, look for canine behaviour, handler instruction, obedience, assistance or security training, agility, daily handling, animal welfare, training plans, progress checks and client communication.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Dog training work combines animal handling, observation and clear instruction. A dog trainer may train dogs directly, coach handlers, plan exercises and adjust methods for obedience, assistance, security, competition or daily routines.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes canine behaviour, reward timing, safe leash handling, handler instruction, progress checks, animal welfare and adapting exercises to purpose, temperament and environment.
Salary context
Pay expectations are shaped by training purpose, client contact, responsibility for handlers, specialist dog work, group or one-to-one sessions, travel and whether the trainer designs programmes or only delivers exercises.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward specialist assistance or security training, behaviour consulting, competition coaching, kennel or training-centre coordination, handler education or self-employed training services.
Good to know
Check the type of training named in the advert. Obedience classes, assistance work, security dogs, agility, handler courses and routine care all require different environments and risk awareness.
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This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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Animal Trainers
39-2011.00
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Alternative labels
greyhound trainer
sheepdog trainer
dog training instructor
guide dog trainer
canine behaviourist
police dog trainer
agility dog trainer
security dog trainer
canine training centre worker
dog handler trainer
pet dog trainer
gun dog trainer
canine behaviour trainer
dog handler instructor
puppy trainer
assistance dog trainer
Occupation group
animal trainer (5164.2.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2662ed6c-a705-4895-8e9d-0a85c08ad908 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 5164.2.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 5164 |
| Concept type | Occupation |