Teach your kids about dogs
If children can gain experience in dealing with dogs and/or grow up with them, this is a wonderful addition for life! However, children have to learn how to approach dogs safely, how to assess the language of a dog and in incremental steps learn to handle and communicate with a dog independently.
We offer different courses for kids & dogs.
Kids & Dogs Camps
Kids & Dogs Holiday Camps
Martha & friends organises regular camps during school holidays (Easter, Summer, Autumn)
The children will learn about human-dog-communication, how to behave when they meet a dog and how to take basic care of a dog (or a neighbour's dog). We learn through hands on activities and tasks and through competitions and games. At the end of the course the kids will be tested on their new found skills and will get a diploma to correlate with their skill (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced).
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Kids & Dogs Class 2st Trimester (10 weeks)
Daniel Prinz
Is your child between 7 and 14 years old, and are you eager for him/her to learn the basics of caring for the family dog and having fun in a safe manner? In this course, your child will discover how to use positive reinforcement techniques when handling the dog and teaching your dog new skills, play interactive games, and keeping his/her best friend happy and engaged. We’ll cover many topics from leash handling and everyday obedience to nose work and agility exercises, basics of nutrition and coat care —ensuring a well-rounded experience for both the child and the dog throughout the trimester or school year. Most importantly, we teach your child to meet other dogs safely.
In our new version of the Kids & Dogs course, we encourage the participation of parents, especially for the main educational lessons, as we cover important issues which should be practiced in the home!
To join, your dog should be friendly with other dogs and people, and your child should be able to hold the leash securely (with parental assistance if necessary!). If we haven’t met your dog yet, we’ll arrange for a quick introductory session before the course begins.
Sign up today and start your child’s dog training adventure!
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Kids & Dogs Advanced Course
Daniel Prinz and Artur Bonarski
For kids aged between 8-14 years old, who already have a good basic knowledge and experience of handling the family dog safely, or who have attended previous Kid & Dogs classes. This course is faster paced, and aims at combining education and the correct handling of dogs with games and the beginnings of Rally Obedience. As the class advances, we can aim at setting up informal competitions between the kids
To join, your dog should be friendly with other dogs and people. If we have not met your dog yet, we need to arrange an Introductory Appointment (30 mins) to assess how your dog behaves with other dogs present in the group.
Sign up today, and start your child's dog training adventure!
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