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Where to go from here?

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Helpmewithmyfuture · 27/03/2025 15:57

Hello! I’m currently a self employed dog walker and pet sitter. I am currently quite busy but I’m looking to move onto something more secure, and higher level.
I would love to become a dog trainer, or a dog groomer. I don’t want to stop working with animals, I just want to stop relying on doing 10 walks a day and I want to progress into something higher level. Honestly, I’m a little bit lost. I want something I can make a career from, if you see what I mean? Right now I feel a little stagnant.

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quincyquince · 27/03/2025 15:59

Well, why wouldn't you employ a person to walk the dogs for you and expand your business into training?

Bodonka · 27/03/2025 16:00

Are there any local colleges offering training courses? Or you could look into doing one online?

Helpmewithmyfuture · 27/03/2025 16:04

quincyquince · 27/03/2025 15:59

Well, why wouldn't you employ a person to walk the dogs for you and expand your business into training?

Because I certainly don’t earn enough to pay someone else whilst keeping myself afloat!

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Helpmewithmyfuture · 27/03/2025 16:07

Bodonka · 27/03/2025 16:00

Are there any local colleges offering training courses? Or you could look into doing one online?

I could definitely do an online course. I don’t know, I think I just feel like I’m not doing enough? I want to rush into doing the next thing but obviously I can’t!

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Helpmewithmyfuture · 27/03/2025 16:10

I’m doing a forensic psychology bachelors degree with the open uni right now. I thought this was what I wanted to do, but tbh I’m not sure it is!! I would so much rather spend my days training or grooming dogs. Ah, I just don’t know what to do!

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LegalAlienated · 27/03/2025 16:27

You could add house/dog sitting services. They’re in high demand in my area, you need to book them a year ahead and you can still do walks.

Helpmewithmyfuture · 27/03/2025 16:43

LegalAlienated · 27/03/2025 16:27

You could add house/dog sitting services. They’re in high demand in my area, you need to book them a year ahead and you can still do walks.

I already do this! But thank you

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quincyquince · 27/03/2025 18:44

Helpmewithmyfuture · 27/03/2025 16:04

Because I certainly don’t earn enough to pay someone else whilst keeping myself afloat!

But you get a business loan...?

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