One evening last week, my husband, Ruben, daughter, Michelle, and I were all at the table together and we started in remembering how much growth we had had in 2009. It was very impacting on the mood we were in at the time, and by the time I was done with the list, our spirits were quite lifted! It was encouraging to realize how much we had moved forward in one short year.
I would like to recap them to you in the best order I can (not necessarily chronological).
Ode to 2009:
•New walking clients whom we just adore!
•Our new van ~ "Hubble" whom we also adore!
•New logo colors, business card design, and flyers design.
•We started this blog site!
•Our classes grew into seminars and we have been invited to teach for the Inver Grove Heights Park & Rec, as well as the Ellsworth Community Ed.
•We produced 3 new cable shows last summer simultaneously.
~Our shows have grown from 20 minutes to 1 hour in run time.
~We have a good relationship with Braveheart, Inc. In Hastings, MN as a result of our "Adopting a Dog through a Shelter or Rescue" show which was filmed in part at Braveheart.
•I was interviewed for my Behavioral HELP for Dog’s Seminars on the cable television station in Cottage Grove to promote their Saturday classes.
•Flat Pennies Ice Cream in Hager City, WI invited us to come on their talk show called, "The Headlamp Show", hosted by Lorna Ross.
•We were invited to set up and field dog behavior questions at Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet in Cottage Grove and Red Wing, MN as well as the Tractor Supply Co. here in Prescott, WI. We also set up our booth at Prescott Daze. The 8x8 canvas booth we purchased last year got plenty of use!
•I joined the Ambassadors for the Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce in June. This group greets the new members and attends the ribbon cuttings. We also go to the businesses that are not yet chamber members and present the benefits of joining. I love being a part of this group!
Already in 2010:
•We are posting 2 - 2"x2' ads in the Yellow Pages for the first time. We designed them ourselves and they came out very nice.
•I have been preparing for the upcoming spring seminars. We are adding a "Start ‘em out Right ~ Puppies" seminar as well. Michelle will put together a power point presentation for this.
•I have also been composing articles about various aspects of dog ownership and training and submitting them to the International Association of Canine Professionals, of which I am a member. These will be posted on their website under ‘Articles’.
I hope this does not come across to you as a bragging session. That is certainly not my intent. Yes, 2009 was a very good year. More than that, though, much more good and progressive things happened and were set in place than we realized until we decided to count our blessings. I encourage you to do the same and you will not only be suprised, but you will find that you have a lilt to your step when you are done.
Good Success to you!
~Candiss DelCastillo, Owner
Walks & Wags Pet Service
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