Happy Wednesday!
I hope you're having a fantastic week!
I wanted to update you on recent developments. Initially, I planned a major social media launch to create a content-rich account, serving as an educational resource accessible to all. I have amassed a vast array of data including dog training notes, videos, texts, and more. This initiative was set to be a New Year's business resolution. However, the advent of COVID-19 coincided with a surge in dog ownership. My schedule became packed with appointments from 8 AM to sometimes 9 PM during weekdays, plus 3-4 hours of group classes on Saturdays, followed by 2-3 hours of office work. Sundays were dedicated to planning my calendar, which was inefficient and took 4-5 hours to organize. All this while trying to maintain family life balance.
Now that things have normalized, I am returning to my 2020 "to-do" list. You might have noticed an uptick in social media posts and website updates over the past 120 days. The establishment of https://t.co/tLBkBfGsAn and https://t.co/05FNqp5Li2, and their associated social media accounts, were unplanned but have now been fully developed and are functional.
The Dog Training side of things might seem a bit confusing, and I understand why. Here’s the idea: iSpeakDog! is not just overseeing the dog park and dog training; it's a nod to my history in the industry, dating back to when I showed and bred Rottweilers with von der Stark Rottweilers, and managed the training side of Tailwaggers, my Dog Resort (Training, Dog Daycare, Boarding, Grooming, and Retail). Therefore, the name carries significant history and has been with me for a long time. After my mother passed away last year from brain cancer—following a battle with breast cancer—'The Dog Director' of iSpeakDog! became my new title. It’s a unique moniker, distinguishing me from other trainers globally. If I mentor other trainers for my group classes, they will also teach under the 'iSpeakDog!' curriculum.
I appreciate everyone's patience during the challenging times last year. It was rough!
Moving forward, expect more frequent posts and content! I'm leveraging AI to streamline organization and create illustrations to complement the text, saving me from sorting through 50,000 photos and videos on my phone. I am eagerly awaiting an AI tool that can efficiently distribute the thousands of dog training videos, texts, emails, etc.
Updates on Dee Dog Park and Trio Train:
Dee Dog Park is fully operational with previous minor issues, like the small gaps under the gate, now resolved. The website provides all necessary instructions.
TrioTrain is still under development, as I brainstorm the best way to schedule activities.
This Saturday is a big day! Starting at 9 AM, iSpeakDog! group classes led by me, The Dog Director, will commence at Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point—and it's free! The intermediate workshop will be at Dee Dog Park (https://t.co/tLBkBfGsAn), located in a secret spot—only accessible by knowing the hidden landmark.
Additionally, the pack walk has been renamed to 'THE Pack Walk of OC' and will start at 5 PM. We're now recognized as an AKC FIT DOG Club, a testament to our commitment to safe and enjoyable walks. Check out our new logo and website at https://t.co/JAAHCNI3It. We pride ourselves on being the original pack walk of Orange County with five years of history, thousands of dogs, and zero incidents.
Thank you for your understanding as I transitioned systems and coped with my mother's passing. Life, right? Anyway, let's work some dogs!
Sincerely,
Tommy Stark
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