Careers With Dogs (Paperback)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 137 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; illustrated edition edition (July 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.com Sales Rank: #1,726,399 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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

By	[e-mail] (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

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

By	Paula Fitzsimmons (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

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.