Careers With Animals: Exploring Occupations Involving Dogs, Horses, Cats, Birds, Wildlife, And Exotics

Careers With Animals: Exploring Occupations Involving Dogs, Horses, Cats, Birds, Wildlife, And Exotics
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Questionable if you love animals

If You Can Talk to the Animals ...

Career options range from breeding and treating animals to being a show judge or working for a zoo or aquarium

Careers With Animals: Exploring Occupations Involving Dogs, Horses, Cats, Birds, Wildlife, And Exotics
Ellen Shenk
Manufacturer: Stackpole Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0811729621

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A much-needed guide to animal-related professions, Careers with Animals is a vital resource for the animal lover looking to plan his or her future. Author Ellen Shenk provides straightforward and accurate introductions to a wide range of potential careers--everything from familiar jobs such as veterinarian and zookeeper to cat breeder, animal chiropractor, dog show judge, and other more unusual pursuits. Also included are numerous fascinating profiles of real-life professionals, who give honest looks at the many challenges and unique rewards of working with animals. Includes in-depth profiles of individuals who work with animals every day and provides current information on salaries, educational requirements, and job outlook, along with job information resources.

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Questionable if you love animals.......2006-09-08

I was acutely made aware of how "careers with animals" is a different concept to "careers for those who *love* animals". The section on farming (which includes veal production) describes its practices so benignly - with no acknowledgement of the horrendous cruelties these poor animals endure. I tossed the book aside in disappointment and disgust. There may well be some useful information in the other sections but the book was already tainted for me. My recommendation is that if you truly care about the welfare of animals you should look elsewhere.

If You Can Talk to the Animals ..........2006-07-31

Ellen Shenk, author of Outdoor Careers, follows up with Careers With Animals, and it is every bit as accessible and readable. All the lists and specific information you will need for planning and executing your search are here--sources, possibilities, definitions, salary ranges. But aside from the practical, the author shines her best light: she makes you think about intangibles--your suitability, your personality, the realities you might encounter with your choice, and the like. As with Outdoor Careers, she includes interviews with "real people" who give their first-person accounts of their everyday vocational experiences.

Career options range from breeding and treating animals to being a show judge or working for a zoo or aquarium.......2005-08-06

Readers who are animal lovers and who dream of working with animals often stop at the idea of being a vet: in actuality, there's so much more available, as Careers With Animals: Exploring Occupations Involving Dogs, Horses, Cats, Birds, Wildlife And Exotics demonstrates. Career options range from breeding and treating animals to being a show judge or working for a zoo or aquarium. An organization by animal type - marine, horses, birds, wild animals - makes it easy to hone in more specifically to careers with particular types of animals. Very highly recommended.

Animals with Jobs - Sled Dogs (Animals with Jobs)

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Animals with Jobs - Sled Dogs (Animals with Jobs)
Judith Presnall
Manufacturer: KidHaven Press
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Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0737720492

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For thousands of years, sled dogs helped Eskimos survive. The native people used sled dogs for land travel, hunting, trapping, and transporting goods. The thick-haired dogs also accompanied explorers to the North and South poles. Sled dogs continue to work in remote areas of the Arctic.

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Absolutely wonderful book
Fun, Interesting, Silly, Happy
A great mix
Terrifically charming and inspiring
A Great Book!

Dogs with Jobs
Kim Kachanoff , and Merrily Weisbord
Manufacturer: Atria
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0671047353

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From the creators of the upcoming thirteen-part television series Dogs with Jobs, this beautifully illustrated volume offers a delightful portrayal of the world's amazing working dogs, who accomplish incredible tasks in ways humans never could. Award-winning author Merrily Weisbord and veterinarian Kim Kachanoff (a mother-daughter team) profile the vital, heartwarming lives of these remarkable creatures in this ultimate treasure trove for dog lovers everywhere.

Brimming with color and black-and-white photos, Dogs With Jobs tells the true stories of those who rescue, detect, entertain, herd, protect, and serve for a living -- including

Star -- the Black Lab arson dog who sniffs out fire-starting chemicals better than any known detection equipment

Yanka and King -- a German Shepherd team that clears Bosnian land mines 100 times faster than any human

Honey Hurricane -- a Cocker Spaniel who coaxes nursing-home patients to smile and laugh again

Elmer -- an Alaskan Husky who leads the team in Alaska's famous sled dog race, the Iditarod

Snooper -- the eco-Beagle who locates infestations of wood-destroying termites
...and many more. From exotic locales around the globe to our everyday homes and workplaces, get to know the wonder dogs who track and capture fugitives * sense the warning signs of epileptic seizures in their owners * rescue earthquake victims * dive from water-rescue helicopters * assist the physically disabled * compete internationally *locate missing pets *safeguard forests and endangered species and more. You will be amazed by the brave, dedicated, and loving acts of these astounding Dogs With Jobs.

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Absolutely wonderful book.......2003-12-07

I have read and re-read and re-read this book. My husband has bought me a number of "working dog" books but this is the only one that has really "clicked" for me. She manages to tell each story in such an endearing way. You really tangibly feel the love of the dogs and their owners for each other. You also come away awed at what these dogs are capable of.

There are some stories that are more interesting than others but overall it was a great book. I too would give it more than 5 stars if I could -- and I'm usually pretty stingy with stars in my reviews!

Fun, Interesting, Silly, Happy.......2001-08-15

"Dogs with Jobs" profiles 21 working dogs: guide dogs for the blind, snake-catchers, termite-finders, lost pet-locators, plus an actor and a retired greyhound. Guaranteed to bring a smile to any dog-lover's face. Brief stories on each dog with lots of photos make this a great book, a light read, and an informative look at dogs who work for a living.

A great mix.......2001-05-16

of the serious and the joyful. The authors do a commendable job of balancing the sometimes important and grave aspects of dogs' work with the happy silly things dogs do. It is patently impossible to not love dogs *even more* after reading about their courage and unique skills. My favorite part of the book is the beginning, which shows stunning color photographs of these beautiful animals. One cannot miss the dignity and purpose in all of the dogs' expressions. Truly marvelous!

Terrifically charming and inspiring.......2001-03-03

In contrast with the rather austere _The Difficulty of Being a Dog_, this is the book I would get for the dog lover on your gift list. The authors profile dogs around the world who do vital, entertaining, helpful, and sometimes life-saving work.

Although there are some familiar types in this bunch -- a retired racing greyhound, a top sheep-herding champion, a prize-winning show dog, a veteran Iditarod race sled dog, a canine actor (malamute-timberwolf mix), a police dog, and a German shepherd who hunts for injured people in disaster areas -- you will encounter some canines who accomplish tasks you could not have imagined.

Snooper is a female beagle who can out-perform any humans and their machinery in detecting termites in people's Florida dream homes. A Newfoundland named Mas rescues boats and people at sea of the east coast of Italy, even leaping out of a helicopter to get to them. Yanka and King are a pair of German shepherds who perform the dangerous work of sniffing out land mines in Bosnia. A black Lab named Star is an arson investigator in England who can detect 10 different hydrocarbon accelerants in the wreckage of a fire.

A yellow lab named Endal performs about 90 different tasks for his paraplegic Gulf War veteran friend, from opening doors and cupboards and turning on lights to taking a wallet and a note up to the cash register to "make a purchase" at non disabled-accessible businesses. A golden retriever can forecast his owner's epileptic seizures. Tammy, a Border collie, catches smugglers of endangered abalone in South Africa and has her own bodyguard -- a German shepherd who's a veteran police attack dog -- because criminals have made death threats against her.

The book is simply written, as if for high schoolers or middle schoolers. Also, the schematic structure of the chapters -- start in the middle of a dramatic moment, leave the action hanging to sketch in the background, return to the climax -- is a little obvious. But color portraits of every pooch and many more black-and-white shots, and the charm and wonder of the tales, make up for these shortcomings.

A Great Book!.......2000-08-29

Dogs With Jobs is a wonderfulf book! I really like it. ThePhotos are great. Id give it way more then 5 stars if i could!

Animals with Jobs - Police Dogs (Animals with Jobs)

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Animals with Jobs - Police Dogs (Animals with Jobs)
Judith Janda Presnall
Manufacturer: KidHaven Press
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Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0737706317

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Police dogs help keep our streets safe. A dog is trained to ride in a patrol car with its partner and aid in apprehending suspects. Using their highly sensitive noses, police dogs can also detect drugs and search for missing people.

Animals with Jobs - Canine Companions (Animals with Jobs)

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Animals with Jobs - Canine Companions (Animals with Jobs)
Judith Presnall
Manufacturer: KidHaven Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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Imagine not being able to pick up a dropped pencil, or open a refrigerator door, or reach a light switch. A trained assistant dog helps children and adults with disabilities to become more independent by aiding with these and other tasks.

Animals with Jobs - Guide Dogs (Animals with Jobs)

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Animals with Jobs - Guide Dogs (Animals with Jobs)
Judith Janda Presnall
Manufacturer: KidHaven Press
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ASIN: 0737709359

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Leading those who are sight impaired, guide dogs give self-esteem to many people who are afraid to venture out when their eyesight forces them into a dark world. Read how the dogs are trained from the puppy stage, to formal training, and then on to guiding their human partner.

Animals with Jobs - Hearing Dogs (Animals with Jobs)

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Making physical contact with their paws or noses, hearing dogs alert their deaf or hard-of-hearing masters to ordinary household noises. These sounds include doorbells, alarm clocks, ringing telephones, buzzing oven timers, blaring smoke alarms and even crying babies.

Animals with Jobs - Rescue Dogs (Animals with Jobs)

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Animals with Jobs - Rescue Dogs (Animals with Jobs)
Judith Presnall
Manufacturer: KidHaven Press
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ASIN: 0737713615

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The primary job of rescue dogs is to help save lives. Using their strong scenting abilities, dogs locate people buried under the debris of earthquakes and collapsed buildings. They also find people lost in the wilderness, entrenched by avalanches, and drowned victims.

Working With Dogs: How to Spot the Jobs and Get Qualified for Them (How to)

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Working With Dogs: How to Spot the Jobs and Get Qualified for Them (How to)
Pauline Appleby
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This Book is Not the Best, But It's GOOD!
Solid Information About Dog-Related Careers
Gives encouragement at the same time it tells the truth.

Careers With Dogs
Audrey Pavia
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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ASIN: 0764105035

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Animal lovers can find exciting careers as horse trainers and groomers, dog trainers, animal show handlers, veterinary assistants, wildlife guides, park rangers, and more. The author discusses the special aptitudes animal handlers must have and tells readers how to make crucial contacts that lead to employment in these fields. Titles in the practical and enlightening Success Without College series guide ambitious young men and women toward satisfying and well-paying careers in fields where a college degree is not required. However, all occupations described do require specialized training, either on the job or in technical or vocational classroom settings. Readers learn how and where to get that training, then find out how to get started on the highway to career success.

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This Book is Not the Best, But It's GOOD!.......2006-06-08

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.

Solid Information About Dog-Related Careers.......2003-02-24

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

Gives encouragement at the same time it tells the truth........1998-08-13

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.

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The history and development of Muncie pottery is entwined with its parent company, the Gill Clay Pot Company. Sections on James S. Gill Sons and the Gill Brothers are provided. Over 200 full color photos represent the Muncie line. In addition, many black and white original company photographs and catalog reprints showcase the rich history of this interesting pottery.Current values. AUTHORBIO: Jon Rans, native Hoosier, artist, musician, author, and conservator/restorer, has many published on various American art potteries and related subjects. He has worked as a professional photographer and enjoys collecting and researching little-known Arts and Crafts potteries. Ceramics restoration is his field of expertise and he is currently head of the Art Pottery Restoration Department of the New Orleans Conservation Guild. REVIEW: This reference book is exclusively about the pottery made by the Nelson McCoy Pottery Company from 1920 through the Lancaster years of ownership in the 1980s. Information is presented in a sequential format from a collector's perspective, and brief facts and opinions about pieces are included. Hundreds of pieces are featured in dazzling, full-color photos.

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MR.Eckleman is my CISCO teacher.......2004-10-14

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Collector's Encyclopedia of Muncie Pottery.......2000-06-19

An Awesome Book and A Must Have for all who Love Muncie Pottery! This wonderful book features so many wonderful Pictures, as well as prices. An Awesome book you won't want to be without!

Taylor's Weekend Gardening Guide to Attracting Birds and Butterflies: How to Plant a Backyard Habitat to Attract Hummingbirds and Other Winged Wildlife (Taylor's Weekend Gardening Guides)
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attractingbirds and butterflies to your garden

Taylor's Weekend Gardening Guide to Attracting Birds and Butterflies: How to Plant a Backyard Habitat to Attract Hummingbirds and Other Winged Wildlife (Taylor's Weekend Gardening Guides)
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