Career
Behind the Scenes...
Posted by jennifer on February 21, 2008.
O.k. folks, here's a little insight for you as to what goes on when I'm not working with you and your dogs. Many people around me know that when I'm working, I can be extremely focussed almost to the point of obsessive about my research and bringing everything I can into my sessions and classes. For instance, It's now 10 p.m. and the last three hours I've spent on the computer researching sensory systems in animals, audio frequencies and reviewing Monty Roberts techniques on Natural Horsemanship. Now you may ask "What in the world does this have to do with dog training?" Actually, it has everything to do with dog training. This is what seperates me from the competition and probably why you didn't choose to go to a local chain store for advice on a behavioral problem. Something I may have learned from a person trained in studying the human brain just might be a link to a case with an aggressive dog who has an owner with a panic disorder.
Out of box solutions is my way of re-inventing a service that has many years of tradition and hence has lead me to profound results that have been proven to work time and time again. The foremost way to a dog's brain is to comminicate with them on their level. Once this is done, the rest is easy. There are so many animals (not just dogs) that are looking for ways to work or have a job to do. Many dogs prefer to be of assistance to the pack just as they naturally would in the wild.
This year in 2008, things are only going to get better. You can read here on my blog my attempt to re-introduce myself to a wolf who bit me several times in the face. She was only doing her job- protecting her adoptive pups but the last time I saw her, she still hadn't forgotten. Will this opportunity prove that she can forget the past and move forward into the future? I hope so as it will once again show me these creatures are truly remarkable.
Yellowstone will be calling me back into the wild and as my journey continues, I will be doing more research into the stray packs of feral dogs that roam the dangerous city streets of Los Angeles. Stay tuned for more and keep your mutts happy & healthy!
All my best,
Jennifer
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Seriously... Thank God For Red Bull.
Posted by jennifer on November 08, 2007.
I've been working like a maniac. It's not just with dogs but all this information I'm putting together for my new philosophy on dogs. I just got done and it's after 2 a.m. I've been working since early this morning. I have to thank two Red Bulls and a coffee for the completion of my document_ Without them, this would have never been possible. Another thank you goes out to my patient animals who, for whatever reason understand when I'm in a creative mode that I'm temprarily un-available to play sporaticaly (Sp!) around the house. Finally, I thank Mitten for catching the mysterious mouse that has been in my garage. Thanks Mitten for a job well done and Goodnight to the rest of you!
All my best,
JMc
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Busy is an understatement...
Posted by jennifer on September 28, 2007.
Between radio interviews, newspaper & magazine interviews, phone calls, e-mails & client sessions, in one week my career has reached the snowball effect and I'm loving every minute of it :-) I guess they say "When it rains it pours"- right now it's massively raining dogs & wolves... lol Stay tuned for more exciting news to come!
All my best,
JMc
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Taking Off & Flying High...
Posted by jennifer on September 12, 2007.
Hello Everyone!
Sorry it's taken me a while to get back to you on here... A LOT has happened in the last month or so. For one, my PR campaign officially began August 15th and thus far has hooked me up with a producer in Los Angeles to pitch a TV show concept. Although the process is a long one, the ball has started rolling which I'm very grateful for. I've also been traveling back and forth to Los Angeles for clients and meetings and let me tell you- one of these days I need a tour bus because life without my 3 beautiful dogs gets a little rough sometimes. Work is work though and since I've been away, I'm taking Dylan, Lola & Elvis up to Mission: Wolf with me for 4 or 5 days. Just me and the dogs for a much needed getaway to visit our friends the wolves before the snow starts coming in.
SO.... Lots of stuff happening, lots of progress and we're looking forward to finishing out 2007 with a bang! Give us a call if you need any refreshers or any help- we're always here to make your relationship with your dog the best one ever!
See you in school-
All my best,
Jennifer
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GolinHarris: PR Firm Picked!
Posted by jennifer on June 14, 2007.
After a great meeting in L.A. last week, I've finally picked the PR firm I'm going to go with. I was very impressed by their thorough presentation, friendliness, and firm belief in my company and what I'm doing with dogs. GolinHarris was voted Large PR Agency of the Year 2007 by The Holmes Report, Large PR Agency of the Year 2007 by the PRWeek Awards and PRWeek Editors’ Choice 2007. I think these guys know what they're doing :-) My contract will begin on Aug. 15th, 2007 and I'm very much looking forward to where this firm will take me. Congrats GolinHarris from World Class Dog Training!
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Ready To Roll...
Posted by jennifer on May 15, 2007.
What does success mean to you? For me, success in work doesn't always mean success in life. I'm a believer of mind over body, body over mind. It's important I think to live your life in all aspects to the best of one's ability. Nobody's perfect, we all make mistakes but the question is do you learn from your mistakes or do you keep repeating them over and over again? I would love to say I've never repeated a mistake in my life but I know I have. I try however to live my life as healthy as possible. For me, that's success. I try to bring people into my life that bring me up and not pull me down. It's important to be a friend to someone and have it returned and I try to be a loyal and good person to those around me.
This year as I enter a PR campaign, I finally feel ready in all aspects. To me, success can't be fully reached unless you've got your bases covered. Health, animals, career, friends, family, mental & physical strength and a little but of luck will get you there. Now is my time to shine & I'm not taking any prisoners. I'm ready to go, want to sign on the dotted line, get a handshake, a smile and not look back. Life's a journey and I'm just getting started...