1. Pet Food Tester
Yes, it's a thing, and yes it's totally gross.
But as the owner of pet food company Huds and Toke, Mark Gooley, says, "If you wouldn't put it in your mouth, don't you dare expect your dog to eat it."
Mr Gooley eats dog food for a living. He eats everything from doggie treats and chewy bones to liver mixture.
Mmmmm dog food.
Mmmmm dog food. Source: Supplied
"I'm looking for palatability. I want it to be soft in the mouth and I want it to be an enjoyable experience for the dog," he told PerthNow.
"The dog might not be able to tell me 'that tastes terrible', so I have to taste it," he said.
And if it doesn't pass the taste test, it's back to the drawing board.
"I don't know how to explain it. It's like being a mad scientist. People look at me blankly and say, 'I just don't get it'. But I wouldn't do anything else."
Someone's gotta do it I guess.