Trade skills and a question about pets

I found that advancement is definately easier now that I have all of the hunter skills I should have. :-)

One disappointment was with my pets. I trained a Henya from Desolace, just to learn Dash. When my cat leveled I was looking forward to training her in Dash, only to discover that she cannot learn it because the WoW says she has too many skills. I never use cower, ever, and would like to drop it in favor of dash, but there does not seem to be a way to do that. Anyone have any ideas on this?

Last night went well. Surprizingly I managed to log on and stay on the DarkIron - Horde, US server on a Monday. Better yet, the server did not go down even though it was Monday!

I made level 35 as a result! A big level for me as it allows me to begin training my trade and secondary skills past 225! I found the Master Engineer in Gadgetzan and I found the Master Blacksmith in Booty Bay. I was also able to gain the starting quests for Fishing, Cooking, and First aid that, once completed will allow me to advance as well (though I am not sure if they can be successfully "soloed" at level 35).

My goal at this point is to max my trade skills so that I can be a real asset to my guild. After that, I'll be back on that long haul to 40 to finally have access to mail armor!

If anyone has any info or advice in regard to the secondary skill quests, PLEASE pass it along!

Thanks to Allakhazam I have learned that the Clamlette Surprise Quest will get me started on the way to Artisan level in Cooking, the Nat Pagle, Angler Extreme Quest will allow me to get the artisan level in Fishing, and the Triage Quest will allow me to get the artisan level in First Aid.

There also seems to be alot of Blacksmith Quests and Engineering Quests though I am not sure if they are required for advancement to skill level 300. I am also not sure if specialization is required. I hope not, as I think I can do more for my guild without restricting what I make. But, I really do not know much about it so more info would defiantly be appreciated.

Anyone with information or experience in regard to any of these quests, please feel free to pass on any helpful hints you might have.