FIRST YEAR PROGRAM

Goals: Acquisition and experimentation of knew knowledge and creation of a pleasant child-dog team.

First part : The child and their dog 1 

Introduction to Canine First Aid 1

- Listening to the heart beat

- Preventing ears infections

- "Hot Spot"

- Heat stroke

- Dangerous foods and products

Dog Grooming 1

- Tool tips for dogs coats

- Importance of daily grooming

- Brushing techniques to bring happiness to both

- Ear care

- Examination of the dog with our hands

- Flea detection

Canine Behavior 1

- Importance of knowing canine language

- Role of the leader

- Games adapted for the pleasure of both

Second part: child's pleasure and personal development

Developing Self Esteem 1

- Games with and without the dog

- Child and dog bonding into a team

- Several non-competitive activities

- Developing a sense of responsibility and autonomy

- Developing comradery among children and dogs

- Personalised souvenir card

- Camp program certificate

Developing a Sense of Respect 1 

- Consulting the children for choice of activities

- Children encouraging each other in games and relationships with dogs

- Sense of altruism towards their dog

- Children teaming for mutual aid

Socialisation 1

- Variety of team games

-Arts and crafts

- Treasure hunt

- Swimming

- Lesson on survival: "Hug-A-Tree", with video

- Souvenir group picture