Unique Services to help children
Children are our future dog owners and it is of utmost importance that they are taught how to respect all animals from an early an age as possible. Dogs Helping Kids believes that dogs can both enhance children's lives and help children. We offer the following unique services:-
The School Dogs
The School Dogs are a group of highly trained dogs who are of impeccable
temperament, have undergone in-depth positive reinforcement training and who
then have been rigorously assessed to clarify that they are competent and safe
to work in the school environment. The School Dogs consist of the following
groups :-
Visiting School Dogs
Attending School Dogs
Educational School Dogs
The roles of the School Dogs in the school environment will be many. Some of
the dogs will be able to offer all of the roles, some will have specialised in one
role only. These roles consist of the following:-
Classroom Canines
Listening Canines
Reward Canines
Canine Therapy Dogs
The Canine Therapy Dogs have been highly trained from a puppy and assessed to work on a one-one basis with children and teenagers who are victims of violence, have behavioural issues, have been bullied at school, are scared of dogs or who are suffering from emotional issues. Theses dogs will bring much pleasure and help to the children that they meet.
Educational Talks for Schools, Colleges and Youth Groups
These educational talks are offered to all schools and colleges and cover the following topics:- what is a dog, how to be a responsible dog owner, house rules when living with a dog, prevent a bite, reading dog body language, the use of positive training for dogs, and how to have fun with you dog. Each talk is very interactive and will be accompanied by our Educational School Dogs to demonstrate clicker training in action. These dogs will also meet and greet the children and show children how to approach a dog properly.
Educational Courses for Teenagers on Dog Training and Behaviour
We have designed courses for teenagers on dog training and behaviour to teach teenagers a new skill and to help them through what can often be a difficult time in their lives. We specialise in teenagers with challenging behaviour, such as emotional, social or behavioural difficulties. For five years we ran a one year course at the North Devon College (now known as Petroc) with 14-16 year olds who had been excluded from mainstream school. The dogs who work with the teenagers are known as the Youth Assistant Dog Team.
Puppy & Doggy Proofing Children and Bringing up Baby
We offer parental guidance on children and dogs living in harmony in the family home. Prepare your children for the arrival of your new puppy and teach your children house rules with your new puppy - both are vitally important. We also offer advice for expectant parents on preparing their dog for living in harmony with a new baby.
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©DHK Dogs Helping Kids, Charitable Trust
Callanish, Eastacombe, Tawstock, Barnstaple,
North Devon, EX31 3NX
