Dogs with Jobs

Dogs with Jobs
Author: Merrily Weisbord
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2000
Genre: Guide dogs
ISBN: 0671047353

From the creators of the upcoming PBS television series special of the same name, Dogs with Jobs is a charming, fascinating, fully illustrated volume of the world's most amazing working dogs--the ultimate gift for dog lovers. Three 8-page color photo inserts.

Careers with Dogs

Careers with Dogs
Author: Kim Campbell Thornton
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2011-01-11
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1935484966

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.

Dogs with Jobs

Dogs with Jobs
Author: Laura Greaves
Publisher: Random House Australia
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2019-11
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0143793322

Discover the true stories of some of the world's incredible working dogs, and the extraordinary jobs they undertake. Meet Molly, the diabetes alert dog whose round-the-clock job is to keep her two young owners healthy; Bailey, the Assistant Director of Seagulls whose job is to keep the pesky birds away from the heritage vessels at the Australian National Maritime Museum and Daisy, the Collie mix who is a full-time guide dog to another blind dog. From inspirational moments of bravery in service, to tales of dogs doing the jobs that no one else can, these are the life-affirming stories of the hardest-working dogs in the world.--Provided by publisher.

Fire Dog Heroes

Fire Dog Heroes
Author: Linda Bozzo
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2010-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780766032026

Explains the history of the arson K-9 team and the training methods used to transform an ordinary dog into a canine hero.

My Life in Dog Years

My Life in Dog Years
Author: Gary Paulsen
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2009-06-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0307538796

Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs, and here are his favorites--one to a chapter. Among them are Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting companion; Electric Fred and his best friend, Pig; Dirk, the grim protector; and Josh, one of the remarkable border collies working on Paulsen's ranch today. My Life in Dog Years is a book for every dog lover and every Paulsen fan--a perfect combination that shows vividly the joy and wisdom that come from growing up with man's best friend.

Becoming a Therapy Dog Team

Becoming a Therapy Dog Team
Author: Katha Miller-Winder, PH D
Publisher:
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2021-03-16
Genre:
ISBN:

A book of guidance and advice about how to become a Therapy Dog team. It contains the tips and tricks the author has learned in a decade of Therapy Dog work. If you're ready to become a Therapy Dog team but are hesitant to dive into the unknown and just want someone to be there to guide you along the way, this book is for you. If you've always been a little curious what Therapy Dog work was all about and why people do it, this book is for you. If you're a trainer, veterinarian, groomer, or other dog professional who has people asking them about Therapy Dog work but you've had no idea how to help them find answers, this book is for you.

Service Dogs on the Job

Service Dogs on the Job
Author: Marne Ventura
Publisher: Momentum
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Service dogs
ISBN: 9781503816169

Describes the job service dogs do, what makes a good service dog, and the places they work.

The Everything Guide to Working with Animals

The Everything Guide to Working with Animals
Author: Michele C Hollow
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2009-02-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1605507423

Animal acupuncturist. Zoo designer. Wildlife rehabilitator. Working with animals can involve much more than helping at an animal shelter or grooming dogs. There are lots of different jobs out there for people who share a deep concern for the welfare of animals. Authors Michele C. Hollow and Dr. William P. Rives give you the inside scoop on all of them, including: Veterinarian and veterinary technician Zoo worker Animal trainer for movies and TV Beekeeper Guide dog trainer This unique career guide features personal stories from experts in the field, including a large-animal surgeon, a professional dog trainer, an animal behaviorist, and the former president and CEO of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This guide gives you everything you need to find a job that fits your animal-loving personality.

DK Readers L2: Amazing Dogs

DK Readers L2: Amazing Dogs
Author: Laura Buller
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2016-07-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1465458476

From being our friends to rescuing trapped people, dogs can do it all. Discover all the incredible things dogs can do in Amazing Dogs. Dogs help people every day with their powerful senses and friendly personalities. Find out what else they can do in Amazing Dogs. Perfect for 5-7 year olds beginning to read fluently with support, Level 2 titles contain carefully selected photographic images to complement the text, providing strong visual clues to build vocabulary and confidence. Additional information spreads are full of extra fun facts, developing the topics through a range of nonfiction presentation styles such as diagrams, and activities. Trusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With new jackets and brand new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts, and contains a glossary and index making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3-11.

Working Like a Dog

Working Like a Dog
Author: Nicole Ellis
Publisher: Working Like a Dog
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2017-09-26
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9780999385999

Working mutts. Careerist canines. Heroes for hire. Purebred professionals. All kinds of dogs are out in the work force, serving humans and their fellow dogs. Working Like A Dog gives you a window into the world of working animals, reminding us that, first and foremost, a dog is truly man's best friend and co-worker.