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People love animals, and animals are even more lovable when they're well-trained.

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Professional animal trainers teach animals new behaviors,

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whether it's for a search and rescue operation, therapeutic horseback riding, 

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performances, or simply training a puppy not to jump up onto visitors.

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Birds, monkeys, and most often, dogs, may be trained to

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assist individuals who are deaf, blind or mobility-impaired.

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Trainers use different techniques, but the simplest is

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rewarding the correct action with food or praise.

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A love of animals may lead you to this field,

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but patience and good communication are essential,

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as is the willingness to handle the unglamorous care and upkeep of animals.

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The work can be physically strenuous, especially with large animals.

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Entry into this field may be through

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vocational training programs or apprenticeships.  

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The more exotic jobs in venues such as

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movies or TV, zoos and research facilities may require a

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bachelor’s degree and specialized skills such as SCUBA diving.

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The pay is generally low -- many trainers also find work at kennels,

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stables and grooming services to supplement their income.