Dogs are full of life and energy. Most pup-lovers would agree that they wish they encountered dogs more in their day-to-day lives.
In some places, that is the case. There are dogs that have all kinds of jobs that involve interacting with people. Whether people come to see the dog or the dog is a pleasant surprise, working dogs are very legit.
Of course, when we think of working dogs we usually think of guide dogs, police dogs, and therapy dogs. But there are many more career paths out there for dogs. Here are some of jobs being held down by awesome dogs.
This big guy's name is Doug and he's working hard at the vet. Who wouldn't love being greeted by that sweet face?
This sweet sheep herder blends right in with the pack. The good boy make have a big pack, but he's got it all under control.
This sweet dog helps save sea turtles! He digs up sea turtle nests so the eggs can be incubated and the baby turtles set free in natural habitats after hatching.
Jake is a pit bull who was rescued from a house fire, badly burned. Not only did he recover, but he's giving back as a firefighter in his own right.
Pilot is an employee at Vancouver Airport. There, with his super cool glasses, he chases off any birds that might interfere with flights.
Max is a golden retriever who was elected the mayor of Idyllwild, California, in 2012 for a one-year term. Because Idyllwild isn't a incorporated town, it doesn't require a human mayor, allowing Max to reign happily.
A detection dog trainer trained his pup to be a truffle hunter! It isn't easy, but this dog managed to find over a pound of white truffles.
Aunt B is a very special therapy dog. She works at a funeral home comforting people there who are mourning.
These dogs are in suits that will help digitize their likeness. They'll be used in video games, in this case The Last Of Us 2.
This dog has a refined nose perfect for sniffing out imperfections in whiskey barrels. Rocco plays an important role in the quality control process.
