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Offline Top Barks

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I've taken the plunge.
« on: February 06, 2007, 08:37:22 PM »
Well guys tonight I have done what I have been threatening to do for the last 12 months and put in my application to be assessed for the APDT. :D
Just a bit worried as I don't normally teach groups, just individuals. ph34r
I hope there are some cocker's in the assessment class to ease my nerves. ;)
It's not until July so time to get some practice in.
The cheque is in the post so no going back now. ;) ph34r
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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2007, 08:39:48 PM »
Yeah - go Mark  :D

If I was nearer, I'd join your class - Molo was a complete git at agility on Monday so we are going right back to obedience basics  - no food unless he works hard for it  ;)
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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2007, 08:40:06 PM »
Best of luck Mark, I'm sure you will do great  ;)
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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2007, 08:41:23 PM »
Good luck Mark  ;)
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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2007, 08:42:18 PM »
go for it  ;)

you will be fantastic, and jarv wants a train ticket to come to your classes :shades:
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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2007, 09:02:57 PM »
Good luck Mark!

That offer of a trip to Edinburgh still stands by the way! I have two unruly lovely cockers here you can practise on!!  :lol:
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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2007, 09:04:50 PM »
Good luck Mark - you'll be fine !!!! just show em your dogs fetching beer outta the fridge  :lol:
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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2007, 09:05:48 PM »
Mark,

I've always been really impressed by the advice you give to people on this forum regarding training and behaviour issues. I've been on your website a few times and like your philosophy regarding dog training.

I'm really glad that you've taken the plunge - the more people you can spread the word of positive reinforcement training to, the better.

Remember.....groups are nothing more than a group of individuals.....nowt scary there.

Good Luck.
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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2007, 09:07:49 PM »
Well done, I have no doubt you will pass with flying colours although you do realise some of us COL'ers may just up sticks and move to Yorkshire so we can be nearer your classes  :lol:



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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2007, 09:08:50 PM »
Best of luck Mark - I'm sure you will ace it  :shades:
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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2007, 09:13:23 PM »
Good luck mark, I can always bring mocha up to practice on!!! :005:
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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2007, 09:14:14 PM »
Go Mark!  I am sure you will be absolutely brilliant :D

Please come to Brum and practise on my two WHENEVER you have time  :005: :005: :005:
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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2007, 09:17:04 PM »
Good luck.  I always find your comments very helpful so I'm sure you'll be great.
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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2007, 09:20:02 PM »
Well done - that's a fab step forward! I'm sure you'll breeze through it (though I don't envy you the nerves beforehand!)
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Re: I've taken the plunge.
« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2007, 09:47:47 PM »
Quote from: jools on February 06, 2007, 09:05:48 PM
I've always been really impressed by the advice you give to people on this forum regarding training and behaviour issues. I've been on your website a few times and like your philosophy regarding dog training.

I'm really glad that you've taken the plunge - the more people you can spread the word of positive reinforcement training to, the better.

I'm the same as Jools  :D :D

I'm sure you'll walk it Mark, you'll be a superb class trainer I have absolutely no doubt  ;)
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