h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Having always had a love for dogs, especially boxers, it's hardly suprising that we have put our two through various traing programs. they both have Kennel club silver and Professional Dog trainers bronze. They done many agility days, some hydrotherapy and Henry has had a days tracking.

This has led to an even greater interest in training dogs. So much so that I have just done my 5th day of being an assistant/trainer with one of the trainers that we used with our two.

If you ever want to begin to understand what dog training is truely about I suggest spending a day simply observing classes. It is an eye opener. Doing it week in, week out teaches you so much about dogs and not a little about the handlers too.

From terriers to danes the learning process is much the same but the manner can be quite different.

Where this journey will end I do not know but, I do know that when my current job expires I will definately have to be involved with dogs.

The dream (6 lucky numbers willing) is to have a dog centre. Puppy training, agility, KC awards, kennels, dog holidays both with and without owners, a shop and maybe a vets. Not quite as far fetched (bar the lottery win) as you might think! I have a willing trainer, behaviourist, vet and receptionist all waiting, plus whatever I can learn. It just those 6 numbers wil not drop in the same line no matter how hard I try.

For those interested in how the boys are, they are now both on dogster.

www.dogster.com/?336828 for Henry

and

www.dogster.com/?336829 for Diesel

Enjoy!!