Canine Careers

Do you like working with dogs? Use these animal career tips to learn more about canine health care, grooming, showing and breeding jobs.
Female volunteer with a dog in animal shelter
Being a Kennel Attendant—Duties, Salary, and More
What Does a Dog Show Handler Do?
Dog Show Handler Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
A day in the life of a dog groomer: Bathing, detangling hair, drying coat, brushing teeth, checking for parasites and skin irritation
Dog Groomer Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
What does a K-9 police officer do? Respond to calls for police, including emergencies, train and handle a K-9 dog, issue citations and make arrests, patrol assigned areas with a trained dog
K-9 Police Officer Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
A day in the life of a dog walker: Provide exercise for client's dog each day, check dog's food and water supply
Dog Walker Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
A day in the life of a kennel manager: Ensuring cages, runs and overall facility is cleaned on a regular basis, creating work schedules, ensuring the animals are groomed, fed, exercised and generally cared for
Kennel Manager Job Description: Salary, Skills, & More
Female dog groomer brushing a cocker spaniel at dog grooming salon
7 Skills of Successful Dog Groomers