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Writer's pictureMegan L. Anderson

Dogs with Unusual Jobs



Keeping your dog mentally and physically active is important for their health and your sanity, but some go above and beyond the average game of fetch or hide-and-seek. Take a look at these working boys and girls for inspiration. You just might discover a new hobby or vocation!


Political Office

Duke, a Great Pyrenees, won three consecutive landslide elections for mayor of Cormorant, Minnesota! Now that’s a party we can get behind.



Zookeeper Aids

Animals in rehabilitation or that have been through stressful transitions can do better with canine companions. They make for some awfully cute unlikely friendships too!





Shop Greeters

Keep an eye out at local hardware stores, book shops, and antique malls. They’ve been known to have excellent customer service reps.


Truffle Hunters and Whale Poop Detectors



Imagine your dog sniffing out a fortune in tasty morsels . . . or whale poo. Dogs’ finely tuned noses can trace certain scents at great distances on land and at sea. A benefit to chefs and scientists alike! Check out how expert sniffers are advancing marine biology research:



Oncologists

We know dogs can sniff out all sorts of things like drugs and explosives, but did you know they can detect early signs of illnesses like cancer?



Lifeguards

The next time you hit the beach, there just might be a furry guardian angel watching over you.


Speech Therapist

Studies show children’s therapy sessions that involve dogs have significantly better results.

This story will make you want to curl up with a good book and warm pup!


Art Preservation

Who says dogs don’t appreciate the finer things?


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