Amazing Dogs with Amazing Jobs

Author: Laura Greaves
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1760147184
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
Dogs have been living with and helping humans for around fifteen thousand years. All those years ago dogs were either hunters or guardians, but these days, dogs can do all kinds of amazing jobs. In this book, find out how Bailey the border collie became the Assistant Director of Seagulls at the Australian National Maritime Museum, or what Caesar, the footy mascot for the Western Bulldogs, does during footy season. Discover how Mr Walker became a canine ambassador at a Melbourne hotel and how Molly Polly, the Aussie silky terrier, saves lives. With the right training, there is almost nothing a dog can’t do. How truly amazing is that?!

Dogs with Jobs

Author: Merrily Weisbord
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671047353
Category : Guide dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 282

Book Description
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

Author: Kim Campbell Thornton
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1935484966
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 422

Book Description
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

Author: Laura Greaves
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 0143793322
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
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.

Meet the Dogs with Jobs

Author: Rhino Beetle Press
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Get ready to meet some of the most talented pups around in this exciting children's book about dogs that have jobs! From dogs who herd sheep to pups who save lives at the beach, these furry friends are hard at work making the world a better place. Dogs work in hospitals, police stations, airports and even on TV. This cute rhyming book introduces children to a wide range of exciting doggy careers. This cute book with fun, rhyming text and beautiful illustrations makes an excellent gift for any child who loves dogs.

Dogs with Jobs

Author: Laura Greaves
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 0143793322
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 338

My Life in Dog Years

Author: Gary Paulsen
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0307538796
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
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.

Police Dog Heroes

Author: Linda Bozzo
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 9780766031975
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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

Service Dogs on the Job

Author: Marne Ventura
Publisher: Momentum
ISBN: 9781503816169
Category : Service dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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

Dogs of Courage

Author: Lisa Rogak
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250021766
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
From working with search-and-rescue teams to find missing persons to helping patients recover from injuries, Rogak covers the many ways in which dogs are an essential part of our world. And she tells the surprising stories of regular dogs who have helped their owners and each other.