We got the call!

We got the call on Friday from the Americorps program we've been interviewing for (or, one of them anyway!) - The position I'm being offered is in a different section of the Vandy Health Services, but it deals with outreach to outlying women/children in rural settings.  I'd be liason to 18 program sites in 4 states doing monthly progress reviews/updates, bulletins, website development, etc.  Lots of office work, but its a very dog/kid friendly office and, honestly, I'm probably much better suited to an office position right now all things considered. 

I'm going to touch base with the director of the MIHOW program again when she gets back from vacation next week, but I'm feeling pretty good about it and I like what I'm reading and seeing about their program.  The position wouldn't start until the beginning of October, so I have a little time to prepare as well. 

Wish us lots of luck and good, positive energy.  I'm terrified about going back to an office environment again - especially doing it for the first time with Ranger coming with me every day!  I'm sure he will be a rockstar about it and totally mesh with things.  I'm still nervous about it - its change and we all know I hate change and this is on the order of cataclysmic change!  Its also a 10-month commitment which isnt really *that* bad.  (that's what I keep reminding myself anyway!)

It also means that Ranger and I need to keep pushing forward and working on our training more.  I've identified situations in which he's 'jumpy' so I really need to get the PVC out and run him through some of the agility things to build his confidence up.  We also need to get out more and immunize him to the situations he has problems with.   He's an alpha male dog and no matter what I do and no matter how strong of an alpha role I take, I cant change the fact that I'm a female and his instinct is to guard and protect me.  I wouldnt mind him checking out behind my back - but turning all the way around so he's FACING the noise, that's not working for me!   Oh well, more work on focus and ignore is in store for us!
Jessica and Ranger
Lunar K9s Service Dogs Team #2