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Post Puke Party

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So yesterday I was truly dragging at work, then on top of that my contacts were driving me bonkers so I truly looked like a crack head. Good times.

I was a bit peeved cuz I knew that last night was the final retirement party for my (former) boss and I knew it was going to be a late-ish night, when really all I wanted was my bed, but then I found out there would be cocktails there so my attitude changed immediately. I was happy to be going to the party! haha My co-worker and I had fun and it ended up going til about 8. Cool deal.

So I have been talking to trainers, one is pals hubby and the other is a behaviorist I once took Kraymer to. I am getting excited, because both of them have also recommended reading as much as I can and then trying to teach shelter puppies, which is where the motivation originally came from! It's affordable and I can do it. I also signed up for a couple of free classes in February about training fearful dogs and training dogs who just don't care. hahaha That last one should be interesting!

So I have also been thinking - if I am giving a training class down the line - I will most likely be speaking to a bunch of people with their dogs. I HAVE THE LARGEST FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING!!! I absolutely hate it and have taken lower grades in classes before to get out of giving them. So that kinda makes me think - what the hell am I thinking??? But then I think about what I really want to do (if I still can't work for the Farm Sanctuary) - which is be a behaviorist (mucho dinero) and that would be just me and the owner going over what to do with the dog. Soooo who knows.

Happy Wednesday people. 3 more days til FREEDOM! haha

posted on Jan 7, 2009 7:12 AM ()

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They say that vizualizing your audience in their underwear helps. You will be great as a dog behaviorist.
comment by elderjane on Jan 10, 2009 7:36 AM ()
You know, everybody hates public speaking. I always did. My brother dropped out of college one year before graduating because it was a requirement. However... it isn't as daunting as it seems once you get started. Try sitting down during the talk... or standing up, depending on what makes you comfortable. I always sit on a stool. You'll be great at dog training, believe me!
comment by sunlight on Jan 8, 2009 3:38 PM ()
Seinfeld has a bit where he says, "Statistics show that more people are afraid of public speaking than they are of dying. So that means at a funeral they'd rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy." You can do it... like anything, it just comes with practice.
comment by mellowdee on Jan 7, 2009 10:04 PM ()
Can you come train Judah and Bo, Lord knows they need it
comment by teacherwoman on Jan 7, 2009 5:07 PM ()
You love dogs. You love dog people. Just imagine them all to be doggies. But don't talk baby talk to them. I may be interested in this fearful dog training business.
comment by spicybitch on Jan 7, 2009 10:01 AM ()
If you are passionate about something, the words will flow easily. And you are passionate about this. I'm so excited for this new chapter in your life.
comment by sexysadie on Jan 7, 2009 9:53 AM ()
You should consider taking a motivational class in how to get over your fear of speaking. There are a number out there. Just google it.
comment by redimpala on Jan 7, 2009 9:25 AM ()
I took an undergrad course in "Presentational Speaking". We had to do 7 presentations: Informative, persuasive, etc. Each presentation had a time limit and how to structure a presentation was part of the course-work. Public speaking is a big fear for most people, but I love it now! Learning to do it in a class like that helps, since it's the friendliest audience one could hope for! Anyway, you sound enthusiastic about what's on you plate! WTG!
comment by jjoohhnn on Jan 7, 2009 9:24 AM ()
Reading to get more background info and free classes sounds like a great way to start.

Public speaking is something you get used to, in theory. I haven't yet. Dealing with dogs is probably much easier for you.
comment by stiva on Jan 7, 2009 8:08 AM ()

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