Careers With Dogs

Always dreamt about working with dogs? Not sure about your chosen career path yet? Then this could be the day for you to find out! The competition for jobs working with animals is high although if you have determination, dedication, good communication skills & a sense of humour then you are well on your way to succeeding in your chosen field.

What's It All About?

The day gives members the opportunity to attend talks and speak with professionals within a range of dog related careers.  YKC members between the ages of 14-24 years are eligible to attend.  It is an educational day for all members attending to find out more about various dog careers, consisting of short talks and time to visit each organisation’s stand/area and chat in more detail.

Where & When?

Venue: The Kennel Club, 1-5 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London W1J 8AB

Date: The day is always held in a school half term break

Important Information: Members under 18 years must attend with a parent or guardian. We must clearly state that you can only attend with one parent/guardian or adult sibling due to space restrictions.

What Does The Day Involve?

Speakers will come from a variety of backgrounds and will aim to educate YKC members on all dog related jobs.  Previous speakers have been involved with:

Dog Photography

Grooming

Charitable Organisations

Animal Shelters

Veterinary Surgeons and Nurses

Kennel Management

Canine Behaviourist

“I took part in a Dog Photography, Dog Grooming and a Dog Behaviour lecture. I was particularly interested in Photography and Paul Keevil, who gave the lecture, helped start my photography hobby. He took me & two other YKC members to Discover Dogs 2008 to be press photographers for the Kennel Club. I am now a journalist for my college magazine and I am working on pushing my career forward. I also benefited greatly from the grooming and behaviour class and in September I am starting a distance learning Dog Behaviour and Psychology Course and I am on the waiting list for an Introductory Dog Grooming Course.  I would recommend everyone who is interested in the canine industry to take part in a career day, and I owe a lot to the people who helped me start my career choices” Lupe Van Der Stigchel, YKC Member