The job of animal trainer and/or kennel manager is one of the fastest growing occupations in the country. U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of labor Statistics, predicts a 28% growth rate through 2012.
The Career
The canine trainer and/or kennel manager are all terms that come to describe an individual who is prepared to step into a position of substantial responsibility within the canine field. It is a challenging career for persons who are interested in animals and dedicated to their care and well being.
Job Opportunities
The demand for canine trainers and/or kennel managers is on the increase. Almost every household in the United States owns a pet and the need for proper care, assistance, training and guidance for these companions is a daily necessity. Many of these work in their own neighborhood or community. Some of these opportunities can be found in the following areas:
- Pet stores
- Boarding kennels
- Training facilities
- Veterinary offices
- Grooming shops
- Pet sitters
- Breeding facilities
- Therapy dog associations
- Conformation (dog shows) handler or assistant
- Obedience trial handler or assistant
- Disaster relief handler
- Training and research centers
- Animal nutrition centers
- Sled dog kennels
- Self employment
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