Rain Rain Rain and Ducks!

Yesterday went well. I visited the chap in London that had bid at a charity auction for some time with me. Parking was easy and I dont remember getting too lost driving about in London either.

I've just got back from a lesson on the beach. I am so pleased with this client. They have put so much work in and the dog is doing so well. He is a reformed charactor and the client is wonderful to work with as they take everything on board and everything is going very well as a result. My dogs are now soaked with sea water and Texas is whining at me, he wants my attention therefore I'm going to ignore him in order that I dont allow him the control of the situation.

I have a busy day today. It's nearly 11.00 Ive already done 2 clients and have 4 more to go. Next stop is a client with 4 Husky type dogs- we are teaching the recall and I will bring mine along to help.

Must go check my ducks now as they are free-range somewhere in the garden!! I can hear quacking which means one of them has probably found something naughty and the others are chasing after him!

Todays Obedience Competition

The day started VERY well. Buzz and I won!!! 1st out of 35! Cant believe it. To add to this the judge in the class we won said she had never seen such a good dog in her class! I think it must be a case of good dog- rubbish handler. I need to work on my confidence in Buzz. He made me very proud today.

The afternoon today was not so good. I called to confirm a clients booking for tomorrow. I sometimes do this as it was a few weeks since I saw them. She had forgotten and then mentioned that she was not happy with the fact I hadn't called her regularly to see how she was getting on! I always make it clear from the start that I am delighted to offer support and advice the entire way through but the client must call or email me, not the other way round. I cant possibly call everyone to see how they are doing as I wouldn't have any time to train any dogs! I am always happy to offer support inbetween lessons but I cant be expected to call the clients as I have thousands! or at least hundreds! I knew she was going to be a tricky client as she was horrified at what I charge even though it is next to nothing and barely covers travel and insurance etc AND I'm £20,00 cheaper than the nearest rate of other behaviourists!

Anyway looking forward to going to London tomorrow. I have a booking with a guy who sounds lovely and had bid for a session with me at a Cancer Research Charity auction.

What a day of mixed emotions!!