Description
Dog trainers train animals and/or dog handlers for general and specific purposes, including assistance, security, leisure, competition, transportation, obedience and routine handling, entertainment and education, in accordance with national legislation.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
assess animal behaviourtrain animals and individuals to work togetherimplement exercise activities for animalsprotect health and safety when handling animalsadvise on animal welfaretreat animals ethicallyprovide an enriching environment for animalsmonitor the welfare of animalsprovide first aid to animalsapply animal hygiene practicesprovide animal trainingassist in transportation of animalsprovide nutrition to animalsmaintain animal accommodation hygienicdevelop an animal handling strategyassess animal's conditionadvise on animal purchaseselect therapy animalsevaluate dogsadvise customers on appropriate pet carebathe dogswork with veterinariansadvise on care products for petscreate animal recordsdesign plans to address undesirable behaviour in animalsdesign training programmes for individuals and animalsmake decisions regarding the animal's welfareassess the compatibility of individuals and animals to work together