Our family-focused workshops are available both in-person and online, so you can benefit from hands-on learning or join from wherever is most convenient to you.
Here’s what you can expect to learn in each of our family-focused workshops.
Optional workshop: Finding a dog that meets your needs
For those that don’t already have a dog
- What having a dog involves
- Finding and choosing a dog
- Understanding different dogs types
- Choosing a puppy or adult dog
Workshop one: Getting started
Creating the right environment for everyone
- Meeting your dog’s needs
- Nurturing a safe and secure home
- Building a connection with your dog and other family members
- Ways you can support the bond with your dog
Workshop two: Understanding your dog’s potential
Making the most of dog-human relationship
- Communicating with your dog
- Ways they can support you and a family member
- How dogs learn and develop
Workshop three: Working with your dog
Equipping you for a journey of mutual learning
- How to teach your dog using positive reinforcement methods
- Training and learning tools
- Advanced training and skills
Whether you join an in-person or online workshop, as well as all learning about all of the above, you’ll benefit from access to resources on SharePoint, join the Family Dog community and receive ongoing support from the family dog instructors.
Like the sound of what you’ll learn during our family-focused workshops? Then book onto our autism, physical disability or dementia workshops and find out how to benefit from the bond formed with a dog.