A fear of dogs can be debilitating for a child, making trips out or walks around the park a source of anxiety rather than an opportunity for relaxing bonding time. Whether there is a clear cause behind their fear or not, I can help your child overcome their worries with your support.

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The Fear Around Dogs Protocol is a standardised programme offered exclusively by Kids Around Dogs Approved Trainers such as myself. This is the only such protocol available in Cheltenham.

Available for children 4+, this service is delivered with a thorough, yet fun and engaging approach, broken down into a minimum of 8 sessions.

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The first 5 and 7th sessions are online, in order to build a strong rapport and trust between your child and I. These will run for approx 10-30 minutes, consisting of brief PowerPoints and a weekly task to complete. We will arrange incentives for your child, increasing in value as we progress through the weeks to ensure this is the most positive experience possible. 

Weeks 6 and 8 will be when we meet with my dog, Jasmine. There will be absolutely no pressure for your child to interact with her, but there will plentyiful opportunities to do so at their own pace. This can include stroking her, holding the lead, feeding her treats, asking her for tricks, or playing fetch with her.

Please join the Kids Around Dogs Facebook Group for more information and resources on this topic here