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Careers with Dogs Kim Campbell Thornton

Careers with Dogs By Kim Campbell Thornton

Careers with Dogs by Kim Campbell Thornton


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Summary

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, t

Careers with Dogs Summary

Careers with Dogs: The Comprehensive Guide to Finding Your Dream Job by Kim Campbell Thornton

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.

Careers with Dogs Reviews

Informative, engaging, and completely current, Careers with Dogs is the kind of book I wished for when I was deciding upon my career path. An indispensable resource for dog lovers of all ages! Dr. Marty Becker, ABC-TV's Good Morning America's Resident Veterinarian Library Journal, stared review. Thornton, Kim Campbell. Careers with Dogs: The Comprehensive Guide to Finding Your Dream Job. BowTie. Dec. 2010. c.488p. photogs. index. ISBN 9781933958194. pap. $24.95. CAREERS Thornton, author or coauthor of more than 30 books on the health, behavior, and care of dogs and cats, has compiled a complete catalog of career paths for dog lovers. Written for the high school and college-age student, this comprehensive directory of career descriptions encompasses information like that found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook but, owing to its smaller scope, in a more detailed manner. Noteworthy are the in-depth interviews and barkworthy bites of advice from canine professionals; attitudinal, educational, and on-the-job skills required for each career; and expert advice on how to get started. Thornton describes such careers as behaviorists, veterinarians, rehabilitation therapists, researchers, shelter managers and rescuers, working-dog handlers, advocates, breeders, entrepreneurs, and canine artists, writers, and photographers. Color photos throughout the text enhance the descriptions. Verdict Current, comprehensive, and informative, this is an unparalleled resource for students investigating careers focused on dogs. Extensive references for education, training, and certification as well as cursory information on determining a career path, writing a resume, and honing interview skills make this a valuable resource. Highly recommended.--Jane Scott, George Fox Univ. Lib., Newberg, OR

About Kim Campbell Thornton

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.

Table of Contents

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.

Additional information

GOR013930081
9781933958194
1933958197
Careers with Dogs: The Comprehensive Guide to Finding Your Dream Job by Kim Campbell Thornton
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Companion House
20110127
488
Winner of Benjamin Franklin Award (Career) 2011
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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