Career fit quiz

Is Animal Trainer the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the animal trainer career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the animal trainer job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love working with animals
Statement 2 of 8I’m patient
Statement 3 of 8I enjoy teaching people
Statement 4 of 8I’m consistent
Statement 5 of 8I might start my own business
Statement 6 of 8I like problem solving
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 6 months–2 years training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $39,990 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Animal trainers teach animals behaviors for obedience, assistance, security, performance and competition, and often teach owners how to train their animals.

  • Assess animal behavior
  • Teach behaviors using reinforcement
  • Run classes and private lessons
  • Teach owners training skills
  • Prepare animals for service or performance

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