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Galway Walking Club for dog owners

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  • 12-08-2009 12:45pm
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    crally
    Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭


    hi

    do you think this would work?

    am hoping to set up a walking club for responsible dog owners in Galway. This would happen at first once a month. All dogs must be on a leash at all times. a donation would be given and monies raised will be given to a Galway dog rescue called MADRA.

    any views?


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    #2
    Blueprint
    Closed Accounts Posts: 476 ✭✭Blueprint


    I'd be up for it! Depends whereabouts you'd walk though, as my guy is terrified of driving in cars and I don't own one, so I can't train him out of it.


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    Sativa_soul
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    That sounds like a brilliant idea! I'd love to join but unfortunately I'm in Roscommon!


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    toadfly
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    Sounds good, my little one needs socialising a bit more! Where are you thinking?


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    Top Dog
    Registered Users Posts: 4,160 ✭✭✭Top Dog


    crally wrote: »
    do you think this would work?
    In a word - no. Let me expand though as I'm not rubbishing the idea.

    You'd be much better to find 1 or 2 reliable people that you know will show up to places. Then arrange your walk and let others know. If they choose to come along then well and good, but if they don't at least you won't be left disappointed.

    From experience these types of things generate great interest - loads of people saying they'll be delighted to be there, can't wait etc. When the set day draws close though they start dropping like flies, coming up with crap excuses when they would have known about your event for sometimes weeks in advance. This in turn will leave you upset and frustrated and not properly able to enjoy things because you feel they've been spoiled.

    Much better to start small and build from that rather than trying to aim for a big group and risking serious disappointment when it doesn't materialise. Think about the fundraising later, initially just try to encourage people to meet up. Fundraising being mentioned might scare some off as they might feel theres some expectancy from them financially - and in the current climate that can be counter-productive. Leave that for down the line when you'll know if the group is a success or otherwise.

    Just my 2c


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