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Hello,
For those who do not know me my name is Robyn Metcalf Horth a Force
Free Trainer working at a big box pet store. I have 4 rescued dogs all
seniors age 7-13 that I have cared for the last 10 years.
My
force free journey started 9 years ago when I began part time at a big
box store happy to have a job in a very crappy economy. I was going
thru a divorce from someone who suffered mental illness and was
financially, emotionally and physically abusive. At 18 months into my
employment the job of Dog Trainer became available, I applied, NEVER
imagining where it would lead me.
I stumbled along for several years with no local mentor. Then I was given a chance to be an Admin in a large positive dog training group on Facebook and the REAL education started. (Thank you Denise O'Moore) Around this same time my Nephew was KIA in Afghanistan James was a dog lover and my mission became clearer. Honor James by helping dogs!
Scouring the internet and FB groups I learned everything I could "for free" from amazing Force Free trainers. I NEEDED the education to continue helping dogs in my community largely populated by "balanced trainers" .
I started The Positive Force Free R+ Dog Training Library Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelibary/ as a
goal to educate the public and provide resources on Force Free
Training methods. My Library is an educational labor of love to learn
all I can about dogs. I spend the bulk of my days providing help to
many pet parents both at work and online providing help from training
to nutrition.
I LOVE my work.
I am a Force Free dog
trainer there is NO way to turn that off it is who I am. It is my
identity along with Force Free Grandmom :)
The positive feedback is amazing I am incredibly blessed but this does not help my current needs.
My goal has always been to have my own Force Free Training business.
I have taken steps to save money for necessary expenses working
privately as much as I can on top of my full time hours at the big box
store AND caring for 4 dogs by myself. I would NEVER give up
on them! No "wants" only "needs" and I
drive a 19 year old Jeep.
It has been impossible it a County
with the high growth and rising cost of living expenses. These costs
made worse after Hurricane Irma when rentals cost skyrocketed. I faced
living in a 10x15 space at my parents for 4 months after my rental was
water damaged by the hurricane. I was blessed to be offered a place to
rent by a client at below "current" market value. I
survived my worst nightmare being essentially homeless with 4 large
dogs 1 foster dog. 3 are bullies!
Having my own business NOW is crucial
to keeping my dogs safe in the future. I have created a following
locally and I am a referral for many. I just can not promote or grow
any business without being a "legal entity".
What will your funds help with?
Printed materials including: Business cards (Yes I
struggle with the most basic needs) Handouts/flyers along with
materials needed for public events. Some office items are needed
including a Printer for training handouts and other business related items.
State/County/Business Licensing fees.
Liability Insurance for business needs and increased
auto liability for transport coverage.
CPDT-KA Certification (so I am not just "a big
box store trainer") Test is $400.00 Prep course $180.00.
Nose work instructor certification program (Oct
Tampa) and webinar training for future Allergy/Diabetic alert
training. (This type of training instruction is needed in my area)
This is a very exciting time professionally for me I have a SCORE
mentor guiding me. I feel with your help I can continue to make HUGE
strides in advocating for Force Free Training in my local area of Lee
County FL.
Will you help me with my dream? Will you help me continue
advocating for Force Free Training?
With a positive, humble and hopeful heart,
Robyn
#AlwaysStayPositive
#ForceFREE4Life
#FORCEfreeSAVESlives
#AlwaysbeHumble
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