Gentle Hands, Happy Paws:
Preschool Program
Our Motto:
Ask the owner first
Pat the dog gently
Wait to see if the dog likes it
Our Program:
We believe in teaching kids while they are young all about dog safety. Our program will teach children very basic body language, how to approach dogs, when to leave them alone and safe treats to share with your pup. We’ve even had success with children who were petrified of dogs, and end up patting them on the back.
Our handlers (Lisa and Ash) will be there to facilitate every step of the day. We will bring 1 to 2 dogs, depending on the size of the class. The dogs will be crated during the talk, then the children can have the opportunity to use what they've learnt and pat the dogs. It’s an interactive and educational session that the kids will ask for again and again.
Qualifications:
Lisa is a dog behaviourist and trainer with 10 years experience.
Ash is a dog behaviourist and trainer with 5 years experience.
All staff have their working with children and police checks.
Our dogs are well trained, socialised, experienced around children. They are crate trained, fully vaccinated and toilet trained.
Why choose our program:
Wouldn't it be great if we could help reduce these statistics by teaching children dog awareness, who could then take it home and share what they learned with their family.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How long is the program?
Our average session is an hour. This includes a talk, question time and interacting with the dogs plus a photo opportunity.
Interacting with the dogs is optional, we know that sometimes just being in the same room as the dogs can be a big step.
Who are our program dogs?
We use our own Golden Retrievers and Labrador, who have been trained to be handled by children and love getting a lot of affection.
What do teachers need to do?
Make sure there is enough room for the kids to sit and learn. We will take care of the rest!
Do you have insurance?
K9 Consulting has all the necessary insurances and staff checks.
How much does it cost?
Our program is $225 for up to 30 children in one session. Back to back sessions for large groups are available at a discounted price.