PUPSTARS! The Family Dog: A weekly course for kids 8-16 and their dogs. Empowering your child to take the lead - safety and fun for everyone. Kids and dogs will learn: tricks, home obedience, scent games and agility!
Very small group classes for kids to build relationship and learn to train their own family dog. Dogs of ANY age (fully vaccinated), kids 8 years and over.
There are no expectations or requirements for the dog's current level of training - your dog simply needs to be safe around kids and other dogs. Lots of coach assistance given to each team, as we are in a small group. If you have questions, please reach out to discuss.
Dogs learn: Foundation skills for a happy and cooperative dog, with a focus on life skills, fun tricks and activities for kids and dogs to be safe and have fun together.
Kids, you will learn: How to "speak dog" and have fun in ways both you AND your dog will enjoy. How to manage your dog safely and confidently, how to earn your dog's trust and respect, how to train fun and useful tricks, and much more.
Parents, you will learn: how to help your child and dog be safe and happy. How to develop appropriate rules for your household, and set your dog and your family up for success. How to support and encourage your child as they build confidence, empathy, and practical skills through dog training.
Kids: You will need one child per dog (i.e. we need one consistent handler throughout, though I'm willing to be flexible if you have two children that you feel can share the role) and an adult to support each kids team. Each session we build on the last with the ultimate goal of the child "taking the lead" (literally & figuratively) by the end. This is a fun bonding and learning activity for the team of adult, child and dog.
Teens: Capable teenagers can do the course independently without an adult if they prefer. We focus on home obedience, tricks and agility, working with each dog and teen wherever they are at.
PLEASE NOTE: If your dog is reactive, aggressive, has challenging behavioural issues, or is very large (in comparison to your child) then they are not suitable for this programme. However, our Basic Manners classes may be a good fit and we also offer private sessions - please just ask.
$225 per parent/child/dog team for 5 one-hour sessions
This class is held in Mount Maunganui OR in Katikati. Let us know you preferred location and we'll be in touch to confirm days/times.
There are no expectations or requirements for the dog's current level of training - your dog simply needs to be safe around kids and other dogs. Lots of coach assistance given to each team, as we are in a small group. If you have questions, please reach out to discuss.
Dogs learn: Foundation skills for a happy and cooperative dog, with a focus on life skills, fun tricks and activities for kids and dogs to be safe and have fun together.
Kids, you will learn: How to "speak dog" and have fun in ways both you AND your dog will enjoy. How to manage your dog safely and confidently, how to earn your dog's trust and respect, how to train fun and useful tricks, and much more.
Parents, you will learn: how to help your child and dog be safe and happy. How to develop appropriate rules for your household, and set your dog and your family up for success. How to support and encourage your child as they build confidence, empathy, and practical skills through dog training.
Kids: You will need one child per dog (i.e. we need one consistent handler throughout, though I'm willing to be flexible if you have two children that you feel can share the role) and an adult to support each kids team. Each session we build on the last with the ultimate goal of the child "taking the lead" (literally & figuratively) by the end. This is a fun bonding and learning activity for the team of adult, child and dog.
Teens: Capable teenagers can do the course independently without an adult if they prefer. We focus on home obedience, tricks and agility, working with each dog and teen wherever they are at.
PLEASE NOTE: If your dog is reactive, aggressive, has challenging behavioural issues, or is very large (in comparison to your child) then they are not suitable for this programme. However, our Basic Manners classes may be a good fit and we also offer private sessions - please just ask.
$225 per parent/child/dog team for 5 one-hour sessions
This class is held in Mount Maunganui OR in Katikati. Let us know you preferred location and we'll be in touch to confirm days/times.
