Am I crazy? I’m thinking of making a change in my life and I’m pretty passionate about training dogs. But I know it’s not the easiest career… Does anybody know any friends or family that are dog trainers?
The reasons I’m thinking about this is:
I am passionate about training animals. I’ve always been really involved in my horse’s training and have also raised a few puppies. I understand that doesn’t make me an expert and of course I would continue learning which I am already doing currently.
I have been told by multiple dog trainers (4 or 5) that I have great timing and understanding with the dogs. One of the trainers that told me this is a pretty big name locally and cost of pretty penny $250 an hour. He basically told me that I didn’t really need him and to just email him if I ever have any questions. This is about similar to a lot of the other trainers. They will give small pointers here and there but always tell me I’ve got the right idea and I’m on the right track.
I am good with people. I won’t say I’m a people person as an I choose animals over people but I have a great ability of talking to people and understanding. In packaging things up in a way that will be received well.
I’m good at teaching people as well. I have some experience teaching people in other areas so if my job entailed teaching people one-on-one or even in a group type setting I believe I could do that well.
I am aware that it’s not easy career and not really a good money-making path. Honestly right now I mostly just work part-time and am fortunate that my husband covers 98% of our bills. My income is basically horse money / entertainment money for our family.
What do you guys think? Am delusional?