Today’s job market has inspired many in the work force to reevaluate their career choices and to reinvent themselves. Careers with Dogs is an engaging resource book for anyone who wants to learn about the many and varied canine-related jobs available today. From veterinary technician and medical specialist to dog trainer and professional handler, this comprehensive volume covers every imaginable job, offering advice to recent high school and college graduates as well as adults seeking a new profession. Each chapter provides information on individual occupations, in-depth narratives about a day-in-the-life of a professional on the job, the education and training required, salary and job forecast information, as well as an up-to-date listing of resources and career sites to help the hopefuls find their place in the dog-eat-dog world. Careers with Dogs is the best and most complete source on the market for all those who love dogs and want to realize their career potential in a dog-centric industry.
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Careers With Dogs
Table of Contents
Section 1 General Overview
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Pet Industry
Chapter 2 Job Forecast
Chapter 3 Education Overview
Chapter 4 Finding the Right Canine Job for You
Section 2 Pet Health Care
Chapter 5 Veterinarian (includes all veterinary specialties, holistic practitioners such acupuncturists and chiropractors, and alternatives to private practice)
Chapter 6 Veterinary Technologist and Technician
Chapter 7 Pet Rehab Therapist
Chapter 8 Dietary Consultant
Chapter 9 Massage therapist
Section 3 Behavior and Training
Chapter 10 Dog Trainer
Chapter 11 Behaviorist
Chapter 12 Service Dog Trainer
Chapter 13 Working in the Entertainment Industry
Section 4 Working With Dogs That Help People
Chapter 14 Animal-Assisted Therapy
Chapter 15 Arson Dog Handler
Chapter 16 Avalanche Dog Handler
Chapter 17 Customs Dog Handler
Chapter 18 Detection Dog Handler
Chapter 19 Police Dog Handler
Chapter 20 Search and Rescue Dog Handler
Chapter 21 Termite Dog Handler
Section 5 Creative License
Chapter 22 Artist/Cartoonist
Chapter 23 Editor
Chapter 24 Photographer
Chapter 25 Radio/TV Host
Chapter 26 Filmmaker
Chapter 27 Sculptor
Section 6 Animal Welfare and Knowledge
Chapter 28 Animal Shelter Director
Chapter 29 Animal Shelter Employee
Chapter 30 Attorney
Chapter 31 Animal Advocate/Lobbyist
Chapter 32 Humane Educator
Chapter 33 Nonprofit Organization Director
Chapter 34 Dog Genome Project Researcher
Chapter 35 Wildlife Biologist
Chapter 36 Zoologist
Section 7 Pet Industry Careers
Chapter 37 Pet Food Developer
Chapter 38 Pet Health Insurance
Chapter 39 Pet Product Design
Chapter 40 Pet Supply Store Manager/Owner
Chapter 41 Dog Food Distributor
Chapter 42 Event Planner
Chapter 43 Public Relations
Section 8 Activities and Sports
Chapter 44 Dog Show Judge
Chapter 45 Professional Handler
Chapter 46 Show Superintendent
Sidebar on breeding as an avocation
Section 9 Modern Petrepreneurs (with sidebars on people who assist dog owners peripherally, such as interior designers, psychologists and landscapers)
Chapter 47 Groomer
Chapter 48 Dog Walker
Chapter 49 Pet Sitter
Chapter 50 Pet Detective
Chapter 51 Animal Communicator
Chapter 52 Dog Camp Director
Chapter 53 Pet Cemetery Operator/Funeral Director
Chapter 54 Poop Scoop Business
Chapter 55 Pet Taxi Service/Pet Ambulance
Chapter 56 Pet Boutique Owner
Chapter 57 Art Gallery Owner
Chapter 58 Pet-Friendly B&B/Hotel Owner
Chapter 59 Boarding Kennel Owner
Section 10 Getting the Job
Chapter 60 Cover Letter and Resume
Chapter 61 Networking and Interviewing Skills
Section 11 Back Matter
Additional resources, appendices, vet schools, pet-related companies, professional associations, etc.
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Kim Campbell Thornton is an award-winning writer and editor. During her tenure as editor of Dog Fancy, the magazine won three Dog Writers Association of America Maxwell Awards for best all-breed magazine. Her book Why Do Cats Do That? was named best behavior book in 1997 by the Cat Writers Association. Kim is the author of Barking, Chewing, Digging, House-Training, and Aggression. She is also the former president of the Cat Writers Association.
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