Pinch me, please. This has been seven years in the making. Wow! I can't believe this actually happening. My first time as a small business owner writing a blog post about my new adventure. "Take a deep breath. Now exhale."
What's in a name? Zoomies Dog Social Club & Training
Zoomies
I bet that you laugh every time your dog starts running at the speed of light in random directions. How can you not? The wide eyes, giant pupils, and tongue flapping out of the side of their mouth is comical. The behavioral term for those sudden bursts of energy is frentic random activity periods (FRAPS), but they are often referred to as the zoomies or puppy crazies. My business name is Zoomies because FRAPS sounded like a coffee drink; no, seriously, because pet parents smile when they hear or read it.
Social Club
I chose to call Zoomies a "social club" because it evokes wonderful memories of dancing, chatting with good friends, and dressing to the nines. Oh, I'm not talking about going to a school event, party, bar or club; I'm talking about the dog park! And I'm probably exaggerating a bit on "the nines." When Piper Maru and I went I would wear my best yoga outfit and sneakers, which I now think was not smart since every dog loved to cheerfully greet me with muddy paws.
"Club" to me means pet parents joining together with a common goal or interest to train their dogs. We are a place where dogs and their people can meet and enjoy themselves. Hey, maybe you'll learn something useful at the same time.
Training
Teaching is in my blood, maybe my DNA. Both of my parents were teachers (now retired). One of my sisters is a teacher. An aunt was a teacher (now retired). Respect to all teachers! The title "Dog Trainer" is misleading if you choose to share knowledge in group classes and private lessons. It should be "People Trainer." That's what I do; I teach pet parents to communicate with their dogs in a way that builds trust and a healthy, safe, and strong relationship. Oh, there will be a test. Ha!
The blogs you'll read on this site will hopefully guide you, much like a Sherpa or Guru, to a better understanding of dog behavior.
Practice Patience.
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