Today I went back to dog walker training. It had been about two years since I originally took the class. No, I didn’t mess up so many times that they sent me back to training (though I did mess up quite a bit!)! In recounting my early experiences, I was reflecting on why they didn’tContinue reading “Back to class”
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In which I make some rookie dog walker mistakes
My first day as an official, independent dog walker at the shelter was a cold one. I was wearing my volunteer t-shirt though, really, there was no point to that; it was hidden under a sweatshirt, a down jacket, and a windbreaker. Each exhalation condensed into a little puff of fog. Inhaling the frigid airContinue reading “In which I make some rookie dog walker mistakes”
Dog walking
While waiting for my dog walking class date to arrive, I received an email that there had been a cancellation in an earlier class. Would I like to fill that spot? Uhhhh….YES!! I arrived at the three hour training 15 minutes early. For those who know me (and those who are getting to know meContinue reading “Dog walking”