There are no formal education requirements beyond high school for most animal trainers. However, trainers who work in zoos or aquariums usually have a bachelor's degree. Their degrees often are in marine biology or animal management. These programs include courses in animal science and psychology.
Wages and Salary
Animal Trainer who work full time generally revive more benefits. typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance. Animal trainers who are self-employed must provide there own insurance, but the average wage of an animal trainer is $45,840 in Minnesota.
Employment Outlook
The Employment outlook for an animal trainer is decreasing because, about 43% of animal trainers are self-employed.
Working environment
Animal Breeders
Animal Caretakers
Animal Control Workers
Dietetic Technicians
Why this career interests me
I've always loved animals scene I was a little girl and my love for them is still growing. There's always been horses and dogs in my life because, I got the chance to grow up with them. Over the last couple years I have experienced the task of training 4 horses and 2 dogs. They have turned out as great animals that now belongs to loving family's. Right now i'm working with a 2 year old quarter horse that is going to show in pole bending. She is a lot to handle but this is something I love doing.
Who I've worked with
I have learned most of my training skills from Gary Kuoppola a Horse trainer/ fairer who I have knows sence I was a little girl.