I cannot provide you any information relating to the animal care/training field, but can certainly provide you with encouragement for taking a big step in your life that will make "you" happy.
I, too, have been soul searching looking for what I want to do in the next phase of my life as well. I am in a successful career making great money, but looking for something more fulfilling that money cannot buy all the time which is "happiness".
It takes courage and strength to finally figure out what you want to do and go for it. I give you a lot of credit for taking that step into the right direction. To some people, it may seem like no big deal, but often don't realize the emotions involved with such a decision.
Good Luck to you and your new future.
TiggerBug
