ONET Occupations » 39-2011.00

Animal Trainers

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. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

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Parachute skills

  1. Speak - People (4.03)
  2. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.03)
  3. Imagine - Data (4.03)
  4. Follow through, get things done - People (3.86)
  5. Pay attention to details - Data (3.80)
  6. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  7. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.73)
  8. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.69)
  9. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.69)
  10. Use my brain - Data (3.67)
  11. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.63)
  12. Instruct - People (3.62)
  13. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.61)
  14. Coordinate - People (3.54)
  15. Communicate well, in person - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Instructing (3.62)
  2. Speaking (3.50)
  3. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  4. Learning Strategies (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  2. Oral Expression (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.29)
  2. Dependability (4.25)
  3. Self Control (4.13)
  4. Persistence (3.86)
  5. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.86)
  6. Attention to Detail (3.80)
  7. Stress Tolerance (3.75)
  8. Achievement/Effort (3.74)
  9. Leadership (3.73)
  10. Concern for Others (3.69)
  11. Analytical Thinking (3.67)
  12. Cooperation (3.63)
  13. Initiative (3.62)
  14. Innovation (3.61)
  15. Social Orientation (3.58)
  16. Independence (3.58)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Performing General Physical Activities (4.39)
  2. Handling and Moving Objects (4.23)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.22)
  4. Thinking Creatively (4.03)
  5. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.84)
  6. Getting Information (3.82)
  7. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.81)
  8. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.70)
  9. Training and Teaching Others (3.63)
  10. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.59)
  11. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.57)
  12. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.54)
  13. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.54)
  14. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.50)
  1. Rehearse Role From Script (4.03)
  2. Train Animals (3.63)
  3. Identify Livestock Characteristics (3.57)
  4. Recognize Disease Or Parasites In Animals (3.57)
  5. Identify Animal Species (3.57)
  6. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (3.54)