Back to class

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”

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”