Going back to work...

[borzoimom]

Guess this new job will shoot your return to the obedience ring in the foot won't it?

No actually I am back to teaching two classes. And we are showing on the weekends.
We are not taking major. He needs supervision- and he has a new home. His energy level is too much with Hotties advancing condition, and puppies coming this year.
Going from 4 to 5 is a big step if they are not on the same page- and no- he wasnt.. This was decided last week and its better for all concerned. When a dog comes into my house- they spend their life with me. But they have to fit- and " Major" would not have...Luckily he had enough time with Tim for us to know- this wont work...

[DrKym]

Major was offered to me, and I agreed to be a back up for him, as Michelle and I go way back and my son is also starting in the obedience rings.

So keep your fingers crossed that his new home works, even though we are kinda (ok way hoping) hoping it won't!

With 2 dogs that are stil pups themselves and large breeds also, Major will fit right in here. That being said. Back to praying ................................

[borzoimom]

Major was offered to me, and I agreed to be a back up for him, as Michelle and I go way back and my son is also starting in the obedience rings.

So keep your fingers crossed that his new home works, even though we are kinda (ok way hoping) hoping it won't!

With 2 dogs that are stil pups themselves and large breeds also, Major will fit right in here. That being said. Back to praying ................................

He is a wonderful candiate for obedience- I am just concerned his energy with Hotties condition. I owe Hottie that... He needs to be crated when you are gone- but he is a love bug... I wish you well.. I made a terribly difficult decission- but I have to look at the big picture here.. Major needs to play more than I can offer- but you could do it- and he is a excellent candidate for sure! He is incrediably smart.. Something blonde borzois would not understand..

[applesmom]

No actually I am back to teaching two classes. And we are showing on the weekends.
We are not taking major. He needs supervision- and he has a new home. His energy level is too much with Hotties advancing condition, and puppies coming this year.
Going from 4 to 5 is a big step if they are not on the same page- and no- he wasnt.. This was decided last week and its better for all concerned. When a dog comes into my house- they spend their life with me. But they have to fit- and " Major" would not have...Luckily he had enough time with Tim for us to know- this wont work...

I'm sorry about Major. I know you were looking forward to the joys of bringing a new dog along for the obedience ring. I couldn't agree more; Hottie and his welfare must come first. It's also very fortunate that you had the extra time to re-think the situation and weren't able to take Major when you originally planned to. Funny how some things work out!

4 ten hour work days a week, two dog training classes and a litter of puppies! You're going to be a busy lady this spring! What types of classes will you be teaching? Will you be able to do that at home or do you have to go elsewhere for the classes?

Better get your fill of posting in before you go to work. You won't have time for us once you get into the new routine.

[GreyhoundGirl]

You won't have time for us once you get into the new routine.

hehe, she'd better have time to give moi a good supply of Puppy Pics. And older gentlemen pics. And diva pics.

[borzoimom]

I'm sorry about Major. I know you were looking forward to the joys of bringing a new dog along for the obedience ring. I couldn't agree more; Hottie and his welfare must come first. It's also very fortunate that you had the extra time to re-think the situation and weren't able to take Major when you originally planned to. Funny how some things work out!

4 ten hour work days a week, two dog training classes and a litter of puppies! You're going to be a busy lady this spring! What types of classes will you be teaching? Will you be able to do that at home or do you have to go elsewhere for the classes?

Better get your fill of posting in before you go to work. You won't have time for us once you get into the new routine.

I have two classes- one intermediate for preparing for CD, the other is for CDX .. Its simulated ring and handling skills more than anything. The other lady is teaching puppy and beginner.
I got a offer at lowes to be part time. We are discussing it but with my pension already from the post office and just working pt I think will do it. Otherwise- when galina is bred- I leave completly..
My classes are tuesday nights and saturday am for the advanced. It helps those that have handling issues to qualify etc. ( you know how we are... lol..) and that is the design for the class. I was also offered to teach a handling class- but its too much in time. ONe night out is enough for me...
Hottie is fragile sometimes. He has days he just cant cope. Right now we are just trying to get through winter and ice without problems..
/ edit - the classes are with the Recreation department and taught at our local high school. I have been teaching for them for years../

[whomeee]

I wish you the best of luck with your new job its exciting and scarry at the same time isnt it? You sure are going to be busy is there ever enough time in the day when work gets in the way

[borzoimom]

That is why this little pee-diddly job at lowes has me interested- I can leave it at work- just enough hours for me to get out etc, and when Galina has her litter- easily left... lol.. I do not mind saturday am classes- but man I hate tuesday evening classes... lol.. Its like you get settled then you have to leave but what the hey... lol..

[GreyhoundGirl]

Haha, I'm sure this is a stupid question but what is lowes? haha

[borzoimom]

Haha, I'm sure this is a stupid question but what is lowes? haha

Oh- its like a huge hardware home supply store- and I would get a discount and my husband- as I pointed out to him, we would have a discount. They sell everything like plumbing, flooring.. you name it.. Its like a home depot..

[GreyhoundGirl]

haha. We have a lowes here... It is a grocery store. We also have a loebs... That's a grocery store too. And a loblaws grocery store... lol

[CathyBogart]

Sorry to hear about Major, but at least you have no doubts that he will be loved and spoiled rotten!

[borzoimom]

Totally! And what he needs.. and we do too.. taking a dog is a big decission and not taken lightly in this house..

[Love That Collie]

After months at home- retirement is not for me. I got a full time job at our large local hospital in admissions in out patient, and will start on the 13th. This is a huge hospital- one of the top 100 in the US ( Winchester Medical ) and pretty excited.
Originally I wanted only part time but this doesn't involve weekends so it wont bother showing the dogs.
I have been leaving the house for about 3 hours a day for several days to get the dogs use to this.. Except for one mishap ( thanks alot femka).. everything appears to be okay. I only work 4 days a week for 10 hours.. I will continue to do this until uh something else happens with Galina.. the dogs will be left for 6 hours a day without either myself or my husband- time they would normally sleep if I am here, so I hope they adjust.
Retirement stinks- I will be 47 in march and I need something to do.. I looked into going back to the post office- but I think I already did that- got the t-shirt and the tattoo.. lol..

Congratulations, Michelle, hope you enjoy yourself. Sorry I didn't see this until now but I've been mostly on the "other" forum, which is very active with more categorized topics. Are you still getting Major?

[borzoimom]

Congratulations, Michelle, hope you enjoy yourself. Sorry I didn't see this until now but I've been mostly on the "other" forum, which is very active with more categorized topics. Are you still getting Major?

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