Careers with Dogs

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.

Auteur

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.

Contenu

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.