Careers with Dogs [Paperback]

Audrey Pavia (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 137 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764105035
• ISBN-13: 978-0764105036
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,177,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was born in New York City, where I lived until the age of two. When I was still a toddler, my family heeded the westward call and moved to Los Angeles, where I spent my youth. I fell in love with animals and science at a young age, and played "mom" to a variety of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, lizards, mice, hamsters, birds, snakes, guppies and a horse.

After graduating El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills, Calif., I worked at various jobs including key shop manager, and cashier at Sears. At the age of 21, I returned to New York City and became a student at New York University in Manhattan. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Journalism and a minor in Astronomy.

While living in New York, I worked for several years as an editor for a home fashion trade magazine, then moved on to become an editor for the American Kennel Club Gazette. After five years with the AKC, I accepted a position as managing editor on Dog Fancy magazine in Irvine, Calif., and moved back to the Golden State. Shortly after, I became editor of Horse Illustrated magazine. I left the position in 1995 to pursue a full-time career in freelance writing and editing.

I live in Norco, Calif., with my husband, Randy Mastronicola. We share our home with an Appaloosa gelding named Idaho Hawk (Bailey); a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Nigel; four cats named Murray, Holly, Cheddar and Stanley; and two rabbits, Prudence and Karma.

Nigel (Ninacorte Nigel Tuff S Nails, NA, NJ) and I compete in American Kennel Club agility events, and are currently working on our Open title. I am also preparing Bailey for a career in competitive trail riding.

Customer Reviews

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51 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gives encouragement at the same time it tells the truth., August 12, 1998

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This review is from: Careers with Dogs (Paperback)

One of the first things people have to realize if they want a career with dogs is that they have to do it for the love they have of dogs. Few people get rich off this. A good living is definitely possible, but wealth beyond the dreams of avarice is rare if not impossible.

But the intangible rewards, the licks from a puppy's tongue, the wag of his tail, the gratification of an owner, or the good work you've put into a piece of dog writing all work to give one more satisfaction than most people can claim to get from huge salaries.

This is not a book to be missed by anyone considering working with dogs, or even the casual dog lover.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Information About Dog-Related Careers, February 23, 2003

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Paula Fitzsimmons (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Careers with Dogs (Paperback)

If you're seeking in-depth information on careers with dogs, this is the book for you. The initial sections of the book provide insights into the industry -- including how to get the necessary experience, the pros and cons of working with dogs, and choosing a particular career. Subsequent sections focus on actual careers with dogs in several fields. For each position listed, there is an abundance of information provided, including job descriptions, required education, salaries and how to get the job. Highly recommended!

Paula Fitzsimmons, pjpublications.com

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Book is Not the Best, But It's GOOD!, June 7, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Careers with Dogs (Paperback)

When you look at the cover of the book, you think that there will be really cool jobs like mountain-climbin, policew dog training and guide dog training. There actually isn't. You can pick a good job with this book, but the job won't be unique. It also only lists 18 jobs. Why give it a four? I'm planning to run a dog shelter when I get older and be an animal rights activist. That's why.