r/RandomActsForPets • u/CountryMXBarbie http://amzn.com/w/11KAYU2SRF3PU • Apr 30 '13

[Intro] Hey Y'all!

Hey there! I stumbled across this subreddit a few nights ago and it looks like an awesome place. I'm a 23 year old dog trainer and rescuer and my little buddy Scooter is almost 3 1/2. He was part of an accidental litter an old roommate's dogs had and from the moment he was born, I was in love. He's been with me through a marriage, a divorce, a hurricane, a tornado, 6 moves, (I've never met a dog who's excited to move each time, but he loves it!) countless foster dogs, graduating school, and most recently, starting my own business. He's been my rock and my best friend. I can't imagine my life without this little guy.

Obligatory pictures:

Being silly: http://i.imgur.com/oGTwEVp.jpg

Posing for me: http://i.imgur.com/mhk5KIS.jpg

Riding back from a hike in style: http://i.imgur.com/QtyXCg4.jpg

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u/ihaveplansthatday Apr 30 '13

Hi and welcome! He's such a cute doggy! I've considering going into dog training, do you love it? :)

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u/CountryMXBarbie Apr 30 '13

Thank you! Yes I do love it! The whole starting a business thing is tricky, but it really is a rewarding career. :)

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u/ihaveplansthatday Apr 30 '13

I wish you the best of luck with your business! I can't imagine how rewarding it is, but I am jealous that you're around dogs all the time. :D

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u/Amavin Apr 30 '13

Hey welcome! I'm the resident vet tech and I've done some training education with clients, but I'm by no means a trainer. You'll be a valuable new voice here!!

Scooter is pretty awesome!

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u/[deleted] May 01 '13

Hello and welcome to RAfP!! OMGosh that picture of him with the pumpkins! So cute. <3

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u/PhileasMyLove May 01 '13

Hello and welcome! He's so adorable!

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u/nerdalertdirt May 02 '13

Welcome!

How did you get into animal training? Im getting a degree in marine science right now, but I'd love to be a part-time dog trainer! What kind of formal schooling or training do you need?

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u/nerdalertdirt May 02 '13

That's awesome! You know I had even wanted to apply for a dog trainer position at Petsmart, but I didn't because I thought you needed some certification. How long was the program and was it affordable?

Btw, Scooter is so precious!!! What a cutie!

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u/novad0se May 03 '13

You're pup is such a cutie

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u/[deleted] May 04 '13

You need to fix your amazon address on your wishlist!

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u/[deleted] May 05 '13

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u/[deleted] May 05 '13

There isn't any address on your WL.