Let’s paint together!
Paint with your dog! Join our membership and see how it can be done. Foreberedelser: Prøv ulike teknikker 2 3 4 Lag et hyggelig min
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ABC tennis balls
I’m making a fun language game by writing letters on tennis balls! The idea is to make learning more hands-on and exciting by letting students move the balls around to build words, practice spelling, or play with sounds. It’s a playful way to boost language skills while staying active. The dog can join in too!
Children development and responsibility
Children’s Development and Participation in Dog Ownership Introducing children to dog ownership is a wonderful way to support their development while fostering a strong bond with animals. By involving children in the care and training of a dog, they learn responsibility, empathy, and patience. These experiences can also help build confidence and teach valuable life
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Be a helicopter parent
The Importance of Adult Supervision We recommend that adults take an active role in supervising interactions between children and dogs. Think of it as being a “helicopter parent” in the best way—staying close enough to guide, protect, and ensure that everyone is safe and happy. Dogs and children can both be unpredictable at times, and
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13 life skills children can learn from just being with a dog <3
13 life skills children can learn from being with a dog Empathy: Children learn to understand and recognize emotions in others, including animals. How: When children observe a dog displaying various emotions—whether it’s happiness, sadness, fear, or stress—they have a unique opportunity to empathize with the animal. This interaction helps them recognize emotional cues and
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Language games – choose and match
Organized games for dogs and children that enhance linguistic awareness CHOOSE AND MATCH We create our language games using a program called InPrint 3. InPrint 3 is ideal for creating high-quality bespoke symbolised resources for use in school, at home or within the wider community. With access to over 20,000 symbols, a comprehensive vocabulary and 100s of easy-to use editable templates and ready-made resources, InPrint 3 enables SEN professionals, teachers, health practitioners, parents
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Edible enrichment games
Edible enrichment games that children can make for their dog Entertainment or enrichment activities for dogs encompass a variety of games and exercises designed to stimulate a dog’s mind and body. These activities can help prevent boredom, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. Examples include puzzle toys, scent games, chew or lick toys, balance games,
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What is TARGET
What is target training? Target Training with Dogs Target training is a method used to teach dogs to interact with specific objects or areas by directing them o “target” those items using various body parts. This technique is effective for enhancing communication between the handler and the dog, making training more engaging and fun. It
Paw-target
When the dog has learned to target a specific tag (or another chosen object), this specific tag can be moved around to help the dog more easily perform paw targeting on new objects, places, and settings. The target tag is gradually removed so that the dog eventually associates the new object with the target behavior.
Nose-target
DIY nose target tags We use specific circular objects when we want the dog to do nose targeting. We have chosen to have some specially selected items that help the dog understand when to use nose targeting and later on transfer that understanding to a new object, person, or setting. This can be helpful if