Subtitled "How to train any animal using dolphin training techniques," Whales with Fur is a book every pet owner must have. Pete Davey is a professional dolphin trainer who has used his special techniques to train a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats and horses. With humor and lots of photographs and sketches, Pete says that by thinking of pets as "whales with fur," the reader can apply his techniques to any animal to get the desired results.
"Whether you are struggling to train your new puppy to sit, or have aspirations of a career in professional animal training, Pete Davey's Whales with Fur is definitely a book that demands your attention. Pete's great insight to the animal world and training techniques makes this a must-read!"
Jack Hanna,
Host, Animal Adventures
"Whales with Fur is not your typical animal training book! Pete takes a creative approach to discussing training your pet or any other animal, by drawing on his experiences with exotic animals. His writing style and unique wit make this book a fun and informative read."
Ken Ramirez
Director of Training and Husbandry
Shedd Aquarium,
and author of Animal Training
"Pete Davey has managed to write a training manual that details the basic principles used in marine mammal training in a manner that is humorous and easy to read and understand. Whales with Fur is a book that any pet owner interested in training his or her pet must own. This book is also of value to anyone with an interest in animal behavior."
Terry W. Campbell, MS, DVM, PhD
Service Chairman of Zoological
Medicine
Colorado State University
"What a wonderful book! If you're a first-time pet owner or a veteran, old dogs can learn new tricks. Pete's training tips worked wonders with my English bulldogs. Because of Pete's wisdom and experience, my dogs are now delights to have around."
Ernie Bjorkman, News Anchor
WB2-TV, Denver, CO
Pete began participating in the interviewing and hiring of potential trainers as a Senior Trainer with the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. As Curator of Training and Husbandry for Ocean Journey in Denver, Pete was responsible for interviewing and hiring all training staff for the new department, and developing the trainers. As Director of Training for Marineland of Florida, Pete continued to interview and hire potential trainers for dolphin interactive programs.
Over the last several years, Pete has reviewed thousands of resumes, conducted hundreds of interviews and hired trainers to work with dolphins, tigers, sea otters, sea lions, penguins, river otters, and birds. He has hired and developed trainers for protected contact programs, traditional presentations, and for dolphin encounter programs...so he has some knowledge of the inner workings of getting a job as a dolphin trainer!
A Dolphin in Front of You shares all of Pete's insider tips on getting started in your career search. Find out what background you need, how to get the inside edge, how to make your resume stand out, and how to get that crucial "foot in the door". Written in a conversational style much like Whales with Fur this book is a must read for anyone who wants to be a dolphin trainer!
WhalesWithFur.com
