I have a dog. My dog is a lab. I work in a bookstore. I am a dog trainer in my spare time. I do not like the color orange.
I have a dog. I live in Memphis. I like to sing. I am male. I like country music.
I'm still working on teaching my dog that backflip, but he's got several other tricks down perfectly. I think we have a good chance at placing near the top during next week's dog show. That's awesome!  Do you think you'll be able to get the backflip routine nailed down by then?  That's not much time. My dog is capable of doing it, but it's just a matter of getting it done consistently.  An hour ago I was able to get him to do it on command most of the time!  Fingers crossed. Fingers crossed!  So if you place in next weeks dog show, what next?  Does that advance you to another round? This is more of a local event so there are no rounds; however, it is really important to place well in these events.  Those credentials are usually required to even get your foot in the door at the big events. Is that you're ultimate goal?  To make it into the big events?  What do you win? I've trained a couple dogs that got in and one that had a top 10 place.  You can make $50K at some events.  Do they have any events in Memphis? that's a nice price!  I have no idea if we have any here, but I'm going to look into it now.  How did you get starting training dogs? I've always had a passion for dogs, but when I was a teenager they called me the "dog talker," because I had this way of interacting with them.  I realized that I could turn my passion into a career after college, though only on a part-time basis. Way to turn your passion into a side hustle!  You know, my dog is good but could always use some training pointers.  Do you think we could facetime and you could give me a few pointers?  Of course, I'd pay you for your time. I would love to share with you what I know, but no pay necessary.  I know you are from Tennessee and I just need to make sure if you are a Volunteers fan that you don't have any memorabilia in the background since I tend to get distracted if I see orange!  Weird, I know, but I have such a dislike for it. :)  Don't worry, I may live in TN but the only colors here are Purple and Gold...Geaux Tigers!  I really appreciate you taking the time to help. 