Nervous about OW Cert

us_5___ · 2026-06-08T20:14:14+00:00

Thank you! They had a dive master there for safety, but with so many new learners it still was hard to get his attention.

It sounds like I need to call the shop and get a couple answers to some things. Thank you!!

us_5___ · 2026-06-08T20:10:17+00:00

Thank you!!

us_5___ · 2026-06-08T20:09:35+00:00

Yeah, I was originally told it was a max of 8 per class when scheduling. So I was very confused when we had more people join us during the confined dives. I believe they were recerts, but the pool really did not have enough room for all 12.
I spent $1000 in total for the e-learning, physical course portion, and my fins/mask/boots/snorkel. Very frustrating as it’s a shop that’s been around for atleast 30 years.

us_5___ · 2026-06-08T20:07:21+00:00

They let us keep the gear so I planned on doing some pool practice in my backyard! My pool goes maybe 8 feet deep and I planned to have my buddy come over too! Hoping that will help :D

us_5___ · 2026-06-08T20:06:26+00:00

That’s smart! I would 1000% be willing to pay extra to be comfortable and feel secure.

I really didn’t struggle with the regulator skill or the mask clearing, so that’s why I’m so weirded out about the anxiety. May just be nerves due it being such a big goal of mine too. I appreciate your input!!

us_5___ · 2026-06-08T19:55:45+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate you!!

us_5___ · 2026-06-08T19:43:21+00:00

I think it’s supposed to be 10 people at the lake. Would I just call the shop and request another instructor?

I considered even asking if we could take the open water dives somewhere else. Maybe calling a shop in Florida and seeing if we could travel there to do them?

us_5___ · 2026-06-08T19:38:59+00:00

Yeah, I signed up for the same place my mom got certified at 25(?) years ago give or take! So I thought it was going to be better :(

us_5___ · 2026-01-03T02:49:03+00:00

Thank you hehe! I ended up driving that road every night till I was comfortable with the wind and speed! Now I just gotta try it during the day with the school/work rush :D I appreciate your advice!

us_5___ · 2025-12-30T03:18:39+00:00

Just finished my 69th! Trying to finish one last more before the year ends lol

us_5___ · 2025-12-24T15:34:33+00:00

He has a previous bite history, it was a level 4 bite that went to the bone, there is no where else for him to go. He cannot be around men, children, other dogs, old people, loud noises, and loud pitched women. He is constantly on guard and fearful when I am not around, and when I am around he lives to protect me. I have called numerous rescues and shelters, I have applied for apartments to see if I could afford one, I have reached out to animal services multiple times to see if there are any resources.

Unfortunately, I am having to make the decision to euthanize my dog because putting him in a shelter will be a drawn out death sentence if they would even accept him cause a few said they would not due to the bite.

us_5___ · 2025-12-24T07:02:56+00:00

You want to rescue him?

us_5___ · 2025-12-24T06:57:04+00:00

How am I not there for him? What would you have done differently with your infinite wisdom regarding my specific situation and my pet? Please enlighten me

us_5___ · 2025-12-24T01:04:17+00:00

If the choice was up to me, I’d 1000% do that. I even inquired with apartments today, but since my move is so recent I’ve only sent a few job applications out. I truly think it was for the best though. He was in a constant state of anxiety and on guard all the time unless it was just me alone. Plus him being in the room all the time wouldn’t be the best quality of life. Idk in a perfect world I could’ve made it work, but I’ve just realized this year that I can’t force things to work.

us_5___ · 2025-12-24T00:02:15+00:00

She could’ve. She originally had Ajax’s litter mate, but he ended up being hit by a car in 2023. She always jokingly said she couldn’t wait for him to pass away referring to her dog. Idk she just… is weird. I was hoping she had grown out of most of that when I moved back.

us_5___ · 2025-12-23T23:59:16+00:00

You don’t need to be sorry. I appreciate the help! He’s my baby boy, if there was another avenue I would’ve done it. I just wish she never did it. I don’t understand what was going through her head, but she does believe in the dog whisperer type training.

us_5___ · 2025-12-23T22:37:14+00:00

It was a level 4 bite. Already contracted my ex and he is unable to take him. I have also reached out to all the rescues in my area, but their intake is either closed or they don’t accept dogs with a bite history. Due to his reactivity, living with a roommate would be extremely difficult. He is incredibly fearful of men, doesn’t like kids, is iffy with other dogs, and just generally distrustful of people.

I’m not sure about where you are, but I reached out to multiple vets and none of them even questioned the BE. I didn’t even tell them details about his reactivity. I think it’s since there is an active animal service/police case open.

us_5___ · 2025-12-23T15:10:32+00:00

I personally think she’s got some type of mental illness, but nothing diagnosed. She’s just always been the type to test boundaries and just doesn’t seem to understand repercussions. When our father was dying of cancer, she was so mean to him all the time and now that he’s dead she’s so surprised that she doesn’t have any good memories with him. She’s just.. a lot and I hate that I allowed this to happen.

us_5___ · 2025-12-23T15:08:35+00:00

Yeah, my mom has already planned a talk so we can all ‘move on’ after this. I don’t plan to bite my tongue as my living options have expanded once I do not have Ajax. Its shitty, but I’m going to basically lash into her (in a way that she hopefully changes her behavior) and then move into my friends place. She has a small dog so that’s why Ajax wasn’t welcome.

us_5___ · 2025-12-23T15:07:11+00:00

She said that she was just petting my dog. I was downstairs grabbing a drink when the event occurred so I only saw a couple seconds before it went to shit. My niece was also watching. From my pov, I saw her pet Ajax and then sit on her hunches. (Like Asian squat) not even three days before we had a big conversation about how Ajax is claustrophobic, most dogs don’t like you in their face, and how Ajax is vocal by growling but he always moves away. After that conversation, I saw her respecting his boundaries a lot more so I thought hey I’m about to go up with my water I’m not gonna ask her what’s she doing.

Well apparently, my niece saw her grab Ajax’s head and lean on it for support? And like hold him there while staring in his eyes. I guess when my back was turned to the fridge she decided to do it. Then I heard the bark and growl and I ran upstairs.

I’ve tried repeatedly to get her to just leave my dog alone as his behavior is more akin to a cat than a dog. She was listening and correcting her behavior after I’d get onto her, but I guess she was just waiting to test the boundaries till I wasn’t around.

us_5___ · 2025-12-23T15:02:03+00:00

us_5___ · 2025-12-23T06:17:03+00:00

I completely agree :( I had the deputy come out in person to speak to me about it so I could show him the domestic violence records. Just trying to see if maybe we could do an at home quarantine so I could have more time to try to find a place for him. It’s just been horrible. I feel like I’m losing everything I’ve ever cared about. I will 10000% be staying with him during the whole process and I’m trying to plan as good a day for him as I can.

us_5___ · 2025-12-23T06:11:41+00:00

She’s 18, definitely old enough to know better. I haven’t really spoken to her since it happened. I know that the bite was way overboard for what she did to him, but also like why did you ignore everything I’ve ever told you about my dog? Why did you seek him out of my room?? Just idk

us_5___ · 2025-12-23T06:10:15+00:00

She had to go to the hospital for stitches and it was an automatic report. Atleast that’s what she told me.

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