Also called: Invisible Fence Technician, Pet Containment Technician
Buries the wire for hidden electronic dog fences, sets up the system, and trains the dog and family so the pet stays safely in the yard.
He runs a trenching machine around a two-acre yard, burying wire three inches deep and splicing it into a control box in the garage. He places little white flags along the boundary, then spends 20 minutes walking a nervous golden retriever on a leash to teach it where the line is.
Estimate; dealer technicians, some with commission.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0.25 years after high school. No degree; trained by the dealer on installation and dog training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: None required.
Growing about average. Steady with suburban homeowners; wireless GPS collars compete.
Medium risk for 10 years. GPS-based collars with no buried wire are growing; installs, repairs and training the dog still need a person.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to Invisible Fence dealers or pet-fence installers; they train you
Classes: Shop or electronics CTE, Animal science (FFA), Biology.
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