Gus and I teetered on the edge, unsure what to do. The stream in front of us cut a fairly narrow channel, but there was quite a lot of water flowing down from the recent rain. I was not wearing the right footwear for wading through and I didn’t want to risk having to slosh home in discomfort. There’s nothing more unpleasant than soaking wet socks and shoes that give wet fart noises every time you take a step.
For once, Gus was braver than me and he leapt across, only trailing one paw briefly in the torrent. I couldn’t lose face so I gathered every bit of courage, accepted whatever fate had in store and jumped. One foot landed squarely where I intended, but the other slipped backwards. Arms flailing and windmilling I struggled to create enough impetus to find safe ground, but in vain. My foot arrowed down into the depths, where, on finding the muddy but firm stream bed, I was able to push back up and finally reach land.
The walk home was unpleasant. Wet jeans flopping on my leg and squelching with every other step, I finally made it back to the car. A dog towel helped prevent car seat getting too wet and muddy but the washing machine had to be brought into service on arrival back home.
I felt much the same way when starting my dog training business. I teetered on the brink for quite a time until I finally took the leap. I’d been in a salaried job all my life until then, so starting my own business was very scary. Would I be able to earn enough to live? How on earth could I attract clients? Was I good enough?
From my recent survey, at least three-quarters of people who want to be dog trainers don’t know where to start. They’re worried they haven’t enough experience, that they don’t know enough and that they don’t know about running a business.
I can help you clear those barriers with ease so you can leap across – and keep your feet dry.
Keep believing and keep safe,
Carol