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What’s it like to be a Dog Trainer?
Dog trainers teach dogs to obey commands and perform specific tasks.
Dogs are usually in training for six to eight weeks. In intensive training
programmes, dogs can be kept in the full-time care of the trainer. To train
dogs so intensively, the dog trainer must work with them every day. As dogs
can only be taught for about 10 or 15 minutes at a time, trainers usually work
with them once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
Trainers need to be knowledgeable in dog behaviour, learning theory, practical
training of dogs and instructing owners.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Dog Trainer earn an average of $812 per week. The [average
annual salary for this job is $42224 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- interested in dogs
- calm, confident demeanour with dogs
- patience with dogs and owners
- good interpersonal and communication skills
- able to persevere
- observant
- alert to changes in dogs’ behaviour.
This job also involves:
Mainly outdoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day outdoors, exposed to the weather. They may report
back to an office, station, depot or other central site.
Physical effort
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs require daily physical
exertion, such as bending and twisting, lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing,
carrying or other effort where physical fitness is required. People with
heart, back or other conditions who should avoid physical strain may wish to
avoid these jobs.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
Standing for long periods
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs are usually performed
standing up for periods of at least two hours at a stretch.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Semi-skilled Jobs
These jobs generally require no specific education for entry. Practical skills
are often more important than level of education. Certificate I or II training
is available for some jobs.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Biology
School subjects that include some aspect of BIOLOGY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a biology-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Rural Studies
School subjects that include some aspect of RURAL STUDIES provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an rural studies subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Dog Trainer
Dog trainers may perform the following tasks:
- train dogs to obey commands such as sitting and lying down, staying in one place and coming when called
- teach dogs to wear a leash and collar
- discourage bad habits such as chasing cars, being aggressive with children, excessive barking and digging holes
- conduct instruction classes for owners and their dogs
- teach owners to manage and train dogs in the behaviour they require
- teach the owner how to handle their dog so that it will obey commands and not return to bad habits
- give advice to owners on how to train, manage and take the best care of their dog, and how to solve problematic behaviour.
Specialisations
Detection/Defence Dog Trainer
A detection/defence dog trainer trains dogs to perform functions useful in
police work, customs work and defence force work, such as attacking
aggressors, tracking missing people or finding drugs and food items that are
illegal or not allowed across borders.