Dogmama you seem to love dogs and maybe dog training..I heard of program where one takes vision oriented dogs for temporary training or something similar. That would be a real value... Hope you find your passion.
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10-03-2012, 06:56 PM #1
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10-04-2012, 04:12 AM #2
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Wow - so funny that you said this.
Originally Posted by shootingstar
Several evenings ago, I showed up at my dog training class to find the owner fuming. It seems that the instructor just quit with no notice. The owner (whom I known casually for many years) was stuck. Long story short - as of next Monday, I'm teaching those classes! They range from beginning and intermediate obedience up to competition level AKC showing.
Simultaneously, I answered a Craig's list ad for a spin instructor at an exclusive "boutique style" fitness club. Emails have been exchanged and frankly, I have a bad vibe about this. I would LOVE to work at an upscale fitness facility, but I have this heart-feeling that something is wrong. The owner seems pushy, unresponsive to my questions and disorganized. Major red flags.
So - my basic tenet about putting out the intention then waiting & watching has borne fruit again. At least for now.To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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10-04-2012, 04:53 AM #3
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That's fantastic about the dog training position. Isn't it funny how some things just fall into our laps? As for the fitness club, just listen to your gut. I hate dealing with unresponsive and disorganized people, so I'm with you on the red flags.
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10-04-2012, 08:16 AM #4
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That's wonderful news about the dog training position just dropping into your lap. Sometimes things are just meant to be and the universe provides!
Hope it goes well for you... I think it will!Emily
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10-04-2012, 11:02 AM #5
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I totally agree. Originally Posted by emily_in_nc
That's great news, Dogmama! I hope the dog training turns out to be a wonderful opportunity for you!My new non-farm blog: Finding Freedom
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10-04-2012, 02:02 PM #6
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That's great. I agree with Emily, too!
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10-04-2012, 04:21 PM #7
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Thank you all for your input. It really helped me sort things out. Sometimes I get caught in the squirrel cage of my brain & make myself crazy.
The woman who owns the place is very flexible & wants me to draw up a curriculum for each level of obedience. I already have this from a previous dog training position. It's good to follow a format because 10 people & their dogs in a beginning class can be challenging for the first few classes!To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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