YAY, I just got a job at a boarding kennel

Taz · 06-21-2004, 05:07 PM

I just got off the phone with the lady who owns a boarding kennel around the corner from me. Their busy season is starting, and they need someone part time. YAY I start Wed. night, and I can't wait.

I already have a full time job (that doesn't have anything to do with dogs, and I hate it). But if I'm going to open my own kennel someday, I need some experince, and here's my chance.

Lil'Paws · 06-21-2004, 05:15 PM

Way to go.. I'm sure you'll love it..

Global Paw · 06-21-2004, 05:26 PM

great job!

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Taz · 06-21-2004, 05:40 PM

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(lol, can't resist...spread the word about globalpaw around the dog people) :

No problem, I would love to have these people on here.

They seem to have an answer to any dog question you could have!

Mellie · 06-21-2004, 09:03 PM

Congrats!!!

boxerlover · 06-22-2004, 06:42 AM

That is awesome and will give you some experience! Great!

stardust · 06-22-2004, 11:12 PM

wonderful! im very happy,...and only slightly jealous

Rip's Girl · 06-23-2004, 01:44 AM

Congratulations! Sounds like a blast. I'm volunteering (too young for a full-time job) at a humane society and was, until we moved, helping out in a vet's office. (Which I miss terribly, the staff there was SO nice!) but I'm trying to spend more time walking the dogs at the humane soceity, so I'm able to work with a lot of animals a few times a week.

Taz · 06-23-2004, 07:23 PM

I just got home from my first night. I love it, it really doesn't seem like work. For the first time in my life I want to go to work! So many different dogs to play with. They are sooooo happy to see you, because they know you are there to feed them, walk them, and play....a dogs 3 favorite things to do.

***Carrie*** · 06-23-2004, 10:36 PM

That's just fantastic. I'm very happy for you that you have this in your life. I think the dogs will be happy too! Congratulations.

Rip,
Your experience at the vet's office sounds interesting too. Wow, it's too bad that is over. It's so nice to work with people you like as well as the animals. How interesting. It's good of you to do what you're doing at the humane society. The dogs must really appreciate it. Your doggie picture is darling!

Carrie

Rip's Girl · 06-24-2004, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Carrie

That's just fantastic. I'm very happy for you that you have this in your life. I think the dogs will be happy too! Congratulations.

Rip,
Your experience at the vet's office sounds interesting too. Wow, it's too bad that is over. It's so nice to work with people you like as well as the animals. How interesting. It's good of you to do what you're doing at the humane society. The dogs must really appreciate it. Your doggie picture is darling!

Carrie

I'm actually hoping to get to know the vet I've picked out here in Idaho. We've been going to him for a couple of years now and now that I'm old enough to be of help and not a burden, he's invited me to "shadow" him for a couple of weeks. That's how I got started helping in the AZ clinic.

The humane society is so full of great dogs and cats, but the VICIOUS politics of it all are enough to keep most people away.. It's also hard not to get wrapped up in the political problems and just be with the animals.

Kelly · 06-24-2004, 06:32 PM

I work at a vet, and I work IN the kennel, I'm basically kennel manager. It is a blast most of the time! Good luck with it, just wait until it gets REALLY busy! LOL!

Lil'Paws · 06-29-2004, 03:04 PM

I'm glad to hear you like your job TAZ...

Taz · 06-29-2004, 08:22 PM

Thanks for all the best wishes.

This job has really made me want to get my own kennel running. I started drawing up some floor plans last night, and started to work out a budget plan to save some money for the start up costs. Luckily, with the help of family, I can do all of the building and labor myself, so that will keep costs down. My boyfriend and I have started to look for a nice piece of land, to build a house on, and I would like to have the kennel on the same property.

Boy, do I have a lot of work cut out for myself!

Oh well, it will be worth it in the end.

06-21-2004, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Taz Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 611 Rep Power: 95	YAY, I just got a job at a boarding kennel I just got off the phone with the lady who owns a boarding kennel around the corner from me. Their busy season is starting, and they need someone part time. YAY I start Wed. night, and I can't wait. I already have a full time job (that doesn't have anything to do with dogs, and I hate it). But if I'm going to open my own kennel someday, I need some experince, and here's my chance.
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06-21-2004, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lil'Paws ~w/Dachshund~ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ~Western~NC~ Posts: 1,662 Rep Power: 117	Congratulations Way to go.. I'm sure you'll love it..

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06-22-2004, 06:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
boxerlover Dawn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 304 Rep Power: 88	That is awesome and will give you some experience! Great!
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06-23-2004, 01:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rip's Girl Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,580 Rep Power: 141	Congratulations! Sounds like a blast. I'm volunteering (too young for a full-time job) at a humane society and was, until we moved, helping out in a vet's office. (Which I miss terribly, the staff there was SO nice!) but I'm trying to spend more time walking the dogs at the humane soceity, so I'm able to work with a lot of animals a few times a week.
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06-21-2004, 05:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Global Paw Information Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 128	great job! (lol, can't resist...spread the word about globalpaw around the dog people) :

06-22-2004, 11:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
stardust Join Date: May 2004 Location: wisconsin Posts: 423 Rep Power: 90	wonderful! im very happy,...and only slightly jealous

06-23-2004, 07:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Taz Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 611 Rep Power: 95	I just got home from my first night. I love it, it really doesn't seem like work. For the first time in my life I want to go to work! So many different dogs to play with. They are sooooo happy to see you, because they know you are there to feed them, walk them, and play....a dogs 3 favorite things to do.
	__________________ Money will buy a pretty good dog but it won't buy the wag of his tail. - Josh Billings

06-23-2004, 10:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,415 Rep Power: 285	That's just fantastic. I'm very happy for you that you have this in your life. I think the dogs will be happy too! Congratulations. Rip, Your experience at the vet's office sounds interesting too. Wow, it's too bad that is over. It's so nice to work with people you like as well as the animals. How interesting. It's good of you to do what you're doing at the humane society. The dogs must really appreciate it. Your doggie picture is darling! Carrie

06-24-2004, 06:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kelly MUTT Lover! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NH Posts: 667 Rep Power: 97	I work at a vet, and I work IN the kennel, I'm basically kennel manager. It is a blast most of the time! Good luck with it, just wait until it gets REALLY busy! LOL!

06-29-2004, 03:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lil'Paws ~w/Dachshund~ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ~Western~NC~ Posts: 1,662 Rep Power: 117	I'm glad to hear you like your job TAZ...
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06-29-2004, 08:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
Taz Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 611 Rep Power: 95	Thanks for all the best wishes. This job has really made me want to get my own kennel running. I started drawing up some floor plans last night, and started to work out a budget plan to save some money for the start up costs. Luckily, with the help of family, I can do all of the building and labor myself, so that will keep costs down. My boyfriend and I have started to look for a nice piece of land, to build a house on, and I would like to have the kennel on the same property. Boy, do I have a lot of work cut out for myself! Oh well, it will be worth it in the end.
	__________________ Money will buy a pretty good dog but it won't buy the wag of his tail. - Josh Billings

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