Dog days are here for the kids!
Look at these perfect pooches!
Last updated 9th Jul 2021
By Josh Henry
Dogs Trust in Ballymena are offering free classes in August for kids to learn how to behave around their pet dogs.
Demand for pets skyrocketed during the pandemic with 3.2 million new additions to families across the UK, so this class may be useful for many new pet owners!
The classes will consist of fun games, quizzes and role play with the purpose of teaching the children how to be careful around their dogs in a home setting, and also when out on walks with their canine companions.
It will also be a good chance for the youngsters to understand how dogs communicate with humans.
Cathy Clyde, at Dogs Trust Ballymena said, “Dogs are wonderful companions but, for us to live happily alongside our canine pals, it’s vital to understand them and know how to behave around them.
“The workshop will really help children, and their parents, get to know more about dogs. We want to help people to be comfortable, whether they’re having fun with their own dog at home or coming into contact with dogs they don’t know when they’re out and about.”
The workshops are for kids aged 7-11 will take place on Thursday 19th August at the Ballymena Rehoming centre in the Fairview area.
To book a place on one of the workshops please contact Cathy Clyde at cathy.clyde@dogstrust.org.uk or via mobile on 07834659504 . No dogs will be in attendance at the event.
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