I got started on LJ after following brisbeethewhite's for quite a while. I finally took the plunge and created my own LJ. Although I haven't posted a lot the few times that I have posted the ideas and thoughts from everyone has been invaluable. I am basically a shy person so thru LJ I have gotten to know people that I normally wouldn't have ventured to befriend. I have tons of ideas on how and what I'm going to train my new puppy and for that I'm extremely grateful.