i want to work with dogs and make alot of money but right now i cant afford and dont rele want to go to college for a long time
2007-11-22 07:15:38 · 13 answers · asked by adrianna 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Its great that you have such a clear idea of what you want to do. Be aware though that in most cases, careers with little or no training don't pay large amounts of money!
If you want to be a vet, then it's A levels, good grades and 5 or 6 years in university. Vets earn very good money.
Then you could be a veterinary nurse; this would be two years training, but doesn't pay very well.
A dog behaviourist, probably needs a degree in animal science and then a professional training course as a pet behaviourist. The best pet behaviourists earn good money, especially those very, very few who also become famous.
Don't give up though. You could start by looking for work experience at your local vet's practice. Talk with the vets and nurses and see if that is the life you want.
Lots of people would like maximum earnings with minimum effort - sadly it doesn't usually happen. Most of us have to choose between long trainings and lots of hard work, leading to good earning power and shorter, easier trainings leading to jobs which only provide for a modest life style.
But don't despair; doing a job you love for modest pay, is probably better than earning a lot of money doing a job which makes you miserable!
Follow the dream!
2007-11-22 07:31:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Working with dogs, making a lot of money, and not being a vet... good luck with that.
Vet techs don't make much and they require an associate's degree, usually. Kennel attendents don't make much more than minimum wage. Animal control officers start out relatively okay depending on the area (here, it's about $28K) and you just need a HS diploma. But consider what you're going to have to deal with every single day.
2007-11-22 07:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by oparker20 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not think about a career with a dog if you just want to make money. Have you thought about handling?? A lot of the good handlers will bring in several thousand at a dog show.
2007-11-22 07:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by bear 2 zealand © 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, you shouldn't be in a career working with dogs if money is your first love! Secondly, almost all careers that i can think of that involves working with dogs, ie:- police, rspca, rehoming centres require qualifications of some kind in that field and that involves a lot of college work and sometimes, so much college work that you have to live in!
2007-11-22 07:21:48 · answer #4 · answered by misstraceyrick 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can work at an animal shelter
a groomers
a doggy daycare
a vet would make a lot of money but you would have to go to college for a while
2007-11-22 08:02:11 · answer #5 · answered by GSD Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vet is out if you don't want to go to school for a long time! My suggestions would be vet tech, master groomer, boarding kennel owner, professional trainer, or - what I think would be really cool - is a job with a school training dogs for the blind or some other companion assistant job!
2007-11-22 07:20:07 · answer #6 · answered by Cindy 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Generally, careers with animals do not make a lot of money. Even most vets do not make all that much compared to what they spend on schooling.
2007-11-22 07:37:29 · answer #7 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you want to work with dogs or make a lot of money?
Pick one.
2007-11-22 07:23:42 · answer #8 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
being a vet gets you a lot if youre good at it but you have to go to college for a while and vet school.
maybe at a local animal shelter.
animal police.
2007-11-22 07:19:32 · answer #9 · answered by ashley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try American Idol
2007-11-22 07:32:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋