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The email I received back today: I spoke with [name redacted] and unfortunately she is not at a stage right now where she needs a volunteer to assist. You might want to look at the MSc program in animal welfare at the University of Guelph. It is a more course based program so less emphasis [...]
I received a response back from my inquiry about the Animal Welfare MSc at UBC. One of the major things they look for in candidates is some research background, of which I have none. My BA did not require that kind of research – it was more reading set items, thinking critically about them, and [...]
After two and a half weeks off work, I am finally going back today, although only for a two hour meeting. It’s been really nice to have all this time to relax. I didn’t get as much accomplished around the house as I wanted to, but the baseboards upstairs are done except for the hallway [...]
I just discovered a program that I hadn’t seen before: Animal Welfare. I sent an email asking if they have info sessions or if I can meet with a faculty member. I have been ruminating on what I want to do with my life for the past year – could this be it?
Maia, Bosco, and Seven have a rousing game of bitey face.
Seven was featured here last weekend when I posted videos of his amazing inaugural agility run, when he Q’d 7 out of 8 runs. He is 20 months old and has never spent a night away from his human mum, Emma, so I have taken him for the night. Maia and Seven have been great [...]
I love the blissed out look in a dog’s eyes as their belly is rubbed.
Maia and I ended up having a really great agility class tonight. I was worried that her anxiety would transfer over to a bad class, as has happened before, but she did great! First up we did the dog walk for the first time ever. It wasn’t at full regulation height, which I believe is [...]
When the fuck is hunting season over? I am so done with being out for a walk and then having a loud shot terrify my dogs, and in the case of Maia, give her anxiety for the rest of the day. Seriously, she’s been on edge ever since we got home today, actually whining (which [...]