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.