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Not every dog-related career requires formal education. Often, the best way to gain experience is to learn on the job. Groomers, dog trainers, and professional handlers have a long history of serving in apprenticeships to people established in their field to learn the trade.

Working in retail isn’t exactly an apprenticeship, but it is the type of job that’s frequently open to people with little or no experience in pet-supply sales. A friendly, helpful attitude toward customers and a strong work ethic will go a long way in the pet-supply business, and it doesn’t hurt to be knowledgeable about the products the store carries.

Careers in the arts also allow you to get your education on the job. Many artists and photographers never take a course; they learn by doing.

Are you planning to work in the field of human welfare but want to incorporate dogs into your job? Police- and military-dog handlers often learn the dog-handling aspect on the job, but prior experience through personal ownership, volunteer work for a search-and-rescue organization, or formal study at a dog-training school can help as well.

Lead cashier and accredited pet trainer Kayla Barett stocks the shelves at PetSmart in Woodhaven, Michigan. Working at a pet-supply store can be a good way to learn more about dogs and pet products.