The horse's rhythmic gait allows this animal to continuing serving humans even in its old age. Children with physical, mental, and social disabilities are helped by weekly riding sessions in which they learn to play games, ride for fun, and compete.

Animals with Jobs - Horse Therapists

Children's Books

Judith Janda Presnall

Animals

KidHaven Press

Police dogs help keep our streets safe. A dog is trained to ride in a patrol car with its partner and aid in apprehending suspects. Using their highly sensitive noses, police dogs can also detect drugs and search for missing people.

Animals with Jobs - Police Dogs

<p>Using their unique sonar, dolphins have the capability of working in dark, murky water. The United States Navy trains dolphins for military tasks such as patrolling dock areas for enemy swimmers, and for locating undersea exploding mines.</p>

Animals with Jobs - Navy Dolphins

Animals have acted in movies, on television, and on the stage for over one hundred years. Skilled trainers share with readers their techniques for training such animals as dogs and bears for roles. The American Humane Association is on hand for all filming to assure proper and kind treatment of the animals.

Animals with Jobs - Animal Actors

<p>Leading those who are sight impaired, guide dogs give self-esteem to many people who are afraid to venture out when their eyesight forces them into a dark world. Read how the dogs are trained from the puppy stage, to formal training, and then on to guiding their human partner.</p>

Animals with Jobs - Guide Dogs