Our series of 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 our workshops online or in-person, you’ll also benefit from access to resources on SharePoint, join the community and receive ongoing support.
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.