Kids Around Dogs – Education, Confidence & Community Support

I am a Kids Around Dogs (KAD) Approved Professional, offering education-led support to help children, adults and dogs live safely and confidently together.

Kids Around Dogs is a nationally recognised organisation dedicated to reducing dog-related incidents through education, awareness and prevention. Their work focuses on helping people understand dog behaviour and body language, supporting safer interactions and building confidence around dogs from an early age.

My work follows this ethos closely — focusing on education first, supporting people to understand dogs better, reduce fear and uncertainty, and create safer, more positive relationships between children, adults and dogs.

Who These Sessions Are For

Kids Around Dogs support is suitable for:

Expecting parents preparing their dog for the arrival of a baby
Families with babies and young children learning to live safely with a dog
Children of all ages, including neurodivergent children
Adults who feel nervous or fearful around dogs
Schools, libraries, Scout & Brownie groups and community organisations
Families who want to build confidence, understanding and safe routines around dogs

Sessions are educational, supportive and non-judgemental, always delivered at a pace appropriate for the individual or group.

A teenager sits in a field with his cheeky German shepherd

Small, structured workshops for children and adults, delivered separately but following the same education-first approach.

These workshops support:

children learning how to interact safely with family pets
neurodivergent children, with sessions adapted to individual needs
adults who feel nervous or fearful around dogs

Workshops use games, discussion and practical activities to build understanding and confidence.

Group sizes are kept small (4–6 participants). Where appropriate, the final session may include carefully managed interaction with a calm, suitable dog.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Toddler walking his Labrador with supervision and help from a parent

Personalised family-based education sessions to support safe, confident living with dogs at home.

Suitable for:

expecting parents preparing their dog for the arrival of a baby
families with babies and young children
households where children or adults feel unsure or anxious around dogs

Sessions focus on understanding dog behaviour, creating safe routines, supporting calm interactions and building confidence for the whole family.

A dachshund jumps through a hoop, learning tricks in a class

Fun, structured school holiday sessions for children attending with their family dog.

These sessions combine:

simple training games
confidence-building activities
fun outdoor games and enrichment

Sessions are fully supervised, and all dogs are assessed for suitability to ensure a positive experience for both children and dogs.

All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

A teenager interacts with a puppy in a class setting

I deliver dog safety and awareness education sessions for schools, libraries, Scout and Brownie groups, youth clubs and other community organisations.

These sessions are designed to help children and adults:

understand basic dog body language
recognise when a dog is comfortable or uncomfortable
learn how to behave safely around dogs
build confidence and reduce fear
prevent common, avoidable incidents

Sessions are age-appropriate, engaging and informative, and can be adapted to suit the setting and audience.

Where appropriate, sessions may include a carefully selected dog, with welfare and safety as a priority.

Child & Adult Workshops

Family 1:1 Education Sessions

School Holiday Sessions – Children & Family Dogs

Education Sessions for Schools & Community Groups

Next Steps & Booking Information

Kids Around Dogs services are designed to be supportive, educational and tailored to the needs of individuals, families and organisations.

If you’re a parent, school, community group or organisation looking for support around dog safety, confidence or understanding, I’m happy to discuss your needs and recommend the most appropriate option.

Please get in touch to enquire, ask questions or register your interest.

Further details, dates and booking options will be added as services and sessions are launched.