Keep Your Fingers Crossed....Please :-)
Donald and Sandra Winn
I've written the Florida Academy-Pet Grooming School
and asked if we could visit or even if they knew of
anyone that wouldn't mind a 7yo helping out every now
in order to learn hands-on about pet grooming. When I
checked out their staff page I saw that the owner is
also a cartoonist! Brooke has been at
www.garfield.com everyday for days in a row, taking
the free lessons that Cartoonist Jim Davis has
available.
Please keep your fingers crossed for Brooke. The Cat
Show was cancelled and her heart was broken, I
promised that I would TRY and find someone in this
field that we could visit and maybe help out every now
and then. I should probably write to some more
groomers in the area but I'll wait and see what, if
anything happens here first.
Anyway, thanks for the ideas about asking groomers if
we can visit, I would have never thought of that on my
own...why I don't know, LOL.
~Sandy btw...I'm not superstitious, but find it fun
to have positive flow regardless :-)
Happy Learning,
~Sandy
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and asked if we could visit or even if they knew of
anyone that wouldn't mind a 7yo helping out every now
in order to learn hands-on about pet grooming. When I
checked out their staff page I saw that the owner is
also a cartoonist! Brooke has been at
www.garfield.com everyday for days in a row, taking
the free lessons that Cartoonist Jim Davis has
available.
Please keep your fingers crossed for Brooke. The Cat
Show was cancelled and her heart was broken, I
promised that I would TRY and find someone in this
field that we could visit and maybe help out every now
and then. I should probably write to some more
groomers in the area but I'll wait and see what, if
anything happens here first.
Anyway, thanks for the ideas about asking groomers if
we can visit, I would have never thought of that on my
own...why I don't know, LOL.
~Sandy btw...I'm not superstitious, but find it fun
to have positive flow regardless :-)
Happy Learning,
~Sandy
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Pamela Sorooshian
Sandy - just a word of advice......always try to go in person WITH
your child to ask if the child can do things like this. It is very
very likely they'll say no, in print or on the phone, but much more
likely they'll say yes when the child is right there in front of them
and they can see he/she is well-behaved and sincerely interested.
-pam
your child to ask if the child can do things like this. It is very
very likely they'll say no, in print or on the phone, but much more
likely they'll say yes when the child is right there in front of them
and they can see he/she is well-behaved and sincerely interested.
-pam
On Nov 15, 2005, at 5:19 AM, Donald and Sandra Winn wrote:
> Anyway, thanks for the ideas about asking groomers if
> we can visit, I would have never thought of that on my
> own...why I don't know, LOL.
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Donald and Sandra Winn
I will Pamela, thank you. About an hour after writing
the email to the school and the this board I was hit
with the fact of....you didn't make clear that you
didn't expect hands-on because no one wants to be hit
with a lawsuit!LOL... More of hands-on as far as
viewing a grooming session and a little help cleaning
up or something more along those lines. We do have dog
so maybe I can find a groomer and with the kids there
and of course, paying...perhaps they may let her help
with her own animal, so long as I'm there. Maybe not
but I'll try regardless.
Last night dd was on computer on a "Pet Natural
Health" site. ROFL...she was drawing pictures of the
tools along with the name and prices. HAHA...to
precious.
~Sandy Winn
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the email to the school and the this board I was hit
with the fact of....you didn't make clear that you
didn't expect hands-on because no one wants to be hit
with a lawsuit!LOL... More of hands-on as far as
viewing a grooming session and a little help cleaning
up or something more along those lines. We do have dog
so maybe I can find a groomer and with the kids there
and of course, paying...perhaps they may let her help
with her own animal, so long as I'm there. Maybe not
but I'll try regardless.
Last night dd was on computer on a "Pet Natural
Health" site. ROFL...she was drawing pictures of the
tools along with the name and prices. HAHA...to
precious.
~Sandy Winn
--- Pamela Sorooshian <pamsoroosh@...>
wrote:
> Sandy - just a word of advice......always try to go__________________________________
> in person WITH
> your child to ask if the child can do things like
> this. It is very
> very likely they'll say no, in print or on the
> phone, but much more
> likely they'll say yes when the child is right there
> in front of them
> and they can see he/she is well-behaved and
> sincerely interested.
>
> -pam
>
> On Nov 15, 2005, at 5:19 AM, Donald and Sandra Winn
> wrote:
>
> > Anyway, thanks for the ideas about asking groomers
> if
> > we can visit, I would have never thought of that
> on my
> > own...why I don't know, LOL.
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
>
>
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Sandy,
I think you would have MUCH better luck with a local *reputable* show breeder or handler!
Someone who breeds bearded collies or briards or maltese or westies---sometihng with coat.
Go to doog shows and introduce yourselves. These people are always looking for slave labor! <g> A reliable child who wants to learn? She'll be snatched up in a minute!
At first, she would be used to scoop poop and clean runs. Housesit while the breeder's away at shows. Then she would be shown how to bathe and brush the old, retired girls. After some time, she could handle clippers and shears. But a LOT of the knowledge would come from talking and watching and touching.
She could be taken to dog shows as kennel help---THAT'S an experience in itself!
But I would think the shops would be *less* inclined to want a minor hanging around. A breeder could actually use the help. *Might* pay, too, but usually these are seen as mentorships---you helpme 'cause you want to learn.
Become a member of the local kennel club, go to shows, visit kennels---they should be clean! You could even look on-line---but that's risky. I'd stick to the shows/clubs to find a good breeder. Word of mouth.
Could be the start of a new career! <g>
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://liveandlearnconference.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Donald and Sandra Winn <aplan4life@...>
I will Pamela, thank you. About an hour after writing
the email to the school and the this board I was hit
with the fact of....you didn't make clear that you
didn't expect hands-on because no one wants to be hit
with a lawsuit!LOL... More of hands-on as far as
viewing a grooming session and a little help cleaning
up or something more along those lines. We do have dog
so maybe I can find a groomer and with the kids there
and of course, paying...perhaps they may let her help
with her own animal, so long as I'm there. Maybe not
but I'll try regardless.
Last night dd was on computer on a "Pet Natural
Health" site. ROFL...she was drawing pictures of the
tools along with the name and prices. HAHA...to
precious.
~Sandy Winn
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
I think you would have MUCH better luck with a local *reputable* show breeder or handler!
Someone who breeds bearded collies or briards or maltese or westies---sometihng with coat.
Go to doog shows and introduce yourselves. These people are always looking for slave labor! <g> A reliable child who wants to learn? She'll be snatched up in a minute!
At first, she would be used to scoop poop and clean runs. Housesit while the breeder's away at shows. Then she would be shown how to bathe and brush the old, retired girls. After some time, she could handle clippers and shears. But a LOT of the knowledge would come from talking and watching and touching.
She could be taken to dog shows as kennel help---THAT'S an experience in itself!
But I would think the shops would be *less* inclined to want a minor hanging around. A breeder could actually use the help. *Might* pay, too, but usually these are seen as mentorships---you helpme 'cause you want to learn.
Become a member of the local kennel club, go to shows, visit kennels---they should be clean! You could even look on-line---but that's risky. I'd stick to the shows/clubs to find a good breeder. Word of mouth.
Could be the start of a new career! <g>
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://liveandlearnconference.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Donald and Sandra Winn <aplan4life@...>
I will Pamela, thank you. About an hour after writing
the email to the school and the this board I was hit
with the fact of....you didn't make clear that you
didn't expect hands-on because no one wants to be hit
with a lawsuit!LOL... More of hands-on as far as
viewing a grooming session and a little help cleaning
up or something more along those lines. We do have dog
so maybe I can find a groomer and with the kids there
and of course, paying...perhaps they may let her help
with her own animal, so long as I'm there. Maybe not
but I'll try regardless.
Last night dd was on computer on a "Pet Natural
Health" site. ROFL...she was drawing pictures of the
tools along with the name and prices. HAHA...to
precious.
~Sandy Winn
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Donald and Sandra Winn
Thanks Kelly for the sound and welcomed advice. I
will DEFINATELY search here in the area :-)
--- kbcdlovejo@... wrote:
~Sandy
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will DEFINATELY search here in the area :-)
--- kbcdlovejo@... wrote:
> Sandy,Happy Learning,
>
> I think you would have MUCH better luck with a local
> *reputable* show breeder or handler!
>
> Someone who breeds bearded collies or briards or
> maltese or westies---sometihng with coat.
>
> Go to doog shows and introduce yourselves. These
> people are always looking for slave labor! <g> A
> reliable child who wants to learn? She'll be
> snatched up in a minute!
>
> At first, she would be used to scoop poop and clean
> runs. Housesit while the breeder's away at shows.
> Then she would be shown how to bathe and brush the
> old, retired girls. After some time, she could
> handle clippers and shears. But a LOT of the
> knowledge would come from talking and watching and
> touching.
>
> She could be taken to dog shows as kennel
> help---THAT'S an experience in itself!
>
> But I would think the shops would be *less* inclined
> to want a minor hanging around. A breeder could
> actually use the help. *Might* pay, too, but usually
> these are seen as mentorships---you helpme 'cause
> you want to learn.
>
> Become a member of the local kennel club, go to
> shows, visit kennels---they should be clean! You
> could even look on-line---but that's risky. I'd
> stick to the shows/clubs to find a good breeder.
> Word of mouth.
>
> Could be the start of a new career! <g>
>
> ~Kelly
>
> Kelly Lovejoy
> Conference Coordinator
> Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
> http://liveandlearnconference.org
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Donald and Sandra Winn <aplan4life@...>
>
> I will Pamela, thank you. About an hour after
> writing
> the email to the school and the this board I was hit
> with the fact of....you didn't make clear that you
> didn't expect hands-on because no one wants to be
> hit
> with a lawsuit!LOL... More of hands-on as far as
> viewing a grooming session and a little help
> cleaning
> up or something more along those lines. We do have
> dog
> so maybe I can find a groomer and with the kids
> there
> and of course, paying...perhaps they may let her
> help
> with her own animal, so long as I'm there. Maybe
> not
> but I'll try regardless.
>
> Last night dd was on computer on a "Pet Natural
> Health" site. ROFL...she was drawing pictures of
> the
> tools along with the name and prices. HAHA...to
> precious.
>
> ~Sandy Winn
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
>
>
~Sandy
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Donald and Sandra Winn
Hi Alex... We live in Pensacola, Florida. If you do
happen to know of anyone, it would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks so much
~Sandy Winn
--- polykow <polykow@...> wrote:
~Sandy
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happen to know of anyone, it would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks so much
~Sandy Winn
--- polykow <polykow@...> wrote:
> Could not agree more!!!!!!!! It is the way to go. IHappy Learning,
> used to be "slave" help to handlers and loved it!
> I did get paid but its not much when you are that
> young.
> Where are you at? Maybe I know a hndler in that
> area.
> Alex
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: kbcdlovejo@...
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 8:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Keep Your Fingers
> Crossed....Please :-)
>
>
> Sandy,
>
> I think you would have MUCH better luck with a
> local *reputable* show breeder or handler!
>
> Someone who breeds bearded collies or briards or
> maltese or westies---sometihng with coat.
>
> Go to doog shows and introduce yourselves. These
> people are always looking for slave labor! <g> A
> reliable child who wants to learn? She'll be
> snatched up in a minute!
>
> At first, she would be used to scoop poop and
> clean runs. Housesit while the breeder's away at
> shows. Then she would be shown how to bathe and
> brush the old, retired girls. After some time, she
> could handle clippers and shears. But a LOT of the
> knowledge would come from talking and watching and
> touching.
>
> She could be taken to dog shows as kennel
> help---THAT'S an experience in itself!
>
> But I would think the shops would be *less*
> inclined to want a minor hanging around. A breeder
> could actually use the help. *Might* pay, too, but
> usually these are seen as mentorships---you helpme
> 'cause you want to learn.
>
> Become a member of the local kennel club, go to
> shows, visit kennels---they should be clean! You
> could even look on-line---but that's risky. I'd
> stick to the shows/clubs to find a good breeder.
> Word of mouth.
>
> Could be the start of a new career! <g>
>
> ~Kelly
>
> Kelly Lovejoy
> Conference Coordinator
> Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
> http://liveandlearnconference.org
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
>
>
~Sandy
www.360.yahoo.com/aplan4life
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polykow
Could not agree more!!!!!!!! It is the way to go. I used to be "slave" help to handlers and loved it!
I did get paid but its not much when you are that young.
Where are you at? Maybe I know a hndler in that area.
Alex
I did get paid but its not much when you are that young.
Where are you at? Maybe I know a hndler in that area.
Alex
----- Original Message -----
From: kbcdlovejo@...
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 8:39 AM
Subject: Re: [unschoolingbasics] Keep Your Fingers Crossed....Please :-)
Sandy,
I think you would have MUCH better luck with a local *reputable* show breeder or handler!
Someone who breeds bearded collies or briards or maltese or westies---sometihng with coat.
Go to doog shows and introduce yourselves. These people are always looking for slave labor! <g> A reliable child who wants to learn? She'll be snatched up in a minute!
At first, she would be used to scoop poop and clean runs. Housesit while the breeder's away at shows. Then she would be shown how to bathe and brush the old, retired girls. After some time, she could handle clippers and shears. But a LOT of the knowledge would come from talking and watching and touching.
She could be taken to dog shows as kennel help---THAT'S an experience in itself!
But I would think the shops would be *less* inclined to want a minor hanging around. A breeder could actually use the help. *Might* pay, too, but usually these are seen as mentorships---you helpme 'cause you want to learn.
Become a member of the local kennel club, go to shows, visit kennels---they should be clean! You could even look on-line---but that's risky. I'd stick to the shows/clubs to find a good breeder. Word of mouth.
Could be the start of a new career! <g>
~Kelly
Kelly Lovejoy
Conference Coordinator
Live and Learn Unschooling Conference
http://liveandlearnconference.org
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Sylvia Toyama
I work weekends for a boarding kennel, owned by a woman who is a second-generation show dog breeder. Everyone who works there ('cept me), it seems, shows or trains dogs (well, two gals raise/train show horses) and has been in the business since childhood. It gets expensive to raise, train and show the dogs, so free helpers are always welcome. There are also competitions just for kids who own dogs, and sometimes trainers need home placement for retired dogs, giving families an opportunity to take in a healthy, well-bred, well-behaved pet.
For me, it's just a weekend job (I prefer rescue mutts) but for the other folks there, it's a big part of their lives, and their kids' lives and their parents' lives before them...
Sylvia
Mom to Will (20) Andy (9) and Dan (4.5)
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For me, it's just a weekend job (I prefer rescue mutts) but for the other folks there, it's a big part of their lives, and their kids' lives and their parents' lives before them...
Sylvia
Mom to Will (20) Andy (9) and Dan (4.5)
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