Burnout... and what you love

Well, yes, the Ranch is for sale, but, as everyone knows, not everything for sale, sells... so, I may end up keeping the place, renting a few rooms, boarding a few horses, and well, staying here!

At this point, acting "as if" the ranch wont sell. I'm so mad, that I sold my two horse trailer! grrrrr but... well, it's a long story. So, planning on continuing with dog training, on a different level, for students.Not selling any more ranch stuff. Going back to training "basics" to companion dog owners, should be fun :-) I must confess, while teaching a zillion classes 3 days a week for WLAOTC, on the West Side of Los Angeles, I hit BURNOUT... that was, a lot of classes, back to back, 4 on a Saturday alone...

Anyways, I always wonder, how does one avoid burnout? When you are doing something you love, then come home and have your own pups to train, how on earth, does one stay "fresh"? when their lifestyle is their work and their work is their lifestyle? Me? I find my temper gets short, and patience? what patience? Tons for the dogs, but zip zero nada for the "owners" and or "handlers"! And, my own dogs suffered. I was too burnt on "training" to work with them. Tips anyone?

(btw these are my "neigh" bors ) 

So this time, I look forward to "puppy classes", "come when called" classes, and "back to basics". Hoping to come up with some new exciting formats, instead of the "same old" that we've all been thru. But something that works.

If you've had any great experiences or favorites you've experienced in a training class, please do share! would love to hear what people "like" or "don't like"

til next time...

be safe, and count your blessings

K