09/08/2024
It’s our wonderful Louise’s 2nd pack-a-versary! So to celebrate we thought we’d do a little (long time coming) introduction post! Here’s what she had to say
My name is Louise, most people call me Lou and your dogs call me Woof.
Today is my 2 year anniversary at Pack Social so we thought it was time I finally introduced myself.
Picture this- July 2022, you’re unhappy in your office job, you quit with nowhere to go but you feel great for it, your best friend has not long bought a dog walking business and she asks you if you’d like to come on a walk and see what it’s all about.
The day is kind of sunny, the farm isn’t very muddy (Future me knows the mud that awaits me) and the dogs make you feel at home. You don’t have any experience but you do have a willingness to learn and an amazing teacher.
You start working there the following week.
Before joining Pack social I had little experience with dogs, I grew up around them and always loved dogs but I didn’t have any practice working with dogs. The passion and knowledge I have gained make me feel like part of me should have known this was where I was headed.
Over the last two years I have learnt so much from my peers, trainers and mostly, your dogs. There have been some huge but very welcome learning curves. They test me mentally and physically but I wouldn’t change it for the world.
I spent 10 years in retail and office admin before Pack Social, indoors, warm, dry and clean but now I spend every day being licked without consent, nudged for treats and pats, and splattered with mud and drool. But again, I wouldn’t change it for the world.
When I’m not hanging out with your dogs I can be found hanging out with my husband and our dog Ollie, baking, cake decorating, sewing or starting a new hobby on a whim.
I’m passionate about learning about dog behaviour and energy and anything that can help me be a better dog handler.
That’s the long and short of my story and I can’t thank you enough for trusting me with your dogs.
