Also called: Guide Dog Trainer
Trains guide dogs for blind people and teaches new handlers to work with them.
Walks city streets blindfolded-style with a young dog learning to stop at curbs and avoid obstacles, then spends weeks teaching a blind handler and dog to trust each other.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's often preferred plus a 3-year apprenticeship at a guide dog school.
Ways in: Apprenticeship, 4-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Animal Behavior.
Growing about average. Small field.
Low risk for 10 years. Smart canes and navigation apps help blind travelers, but guide dogs stay popular and training them is hands-on.
Classes: Psychology, Biology, Physical education, American Sign Language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-2011.
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