Are you or your child scared of dogs?
Abi's Pawfect Pals can help you to overcome these fears using a proven programme designed by Kids Around Dogs®
Does this limit where you can visit as a family?
I can completely empathise with you or your child feeling scared; having a phobia. I spent from early childhood into my late-thirties terrified of snakes. Just a glimpse of a picture or even a conversation about them would lead to night terrors and panic attacks. However yes, that's a photo of me holding a snake (and smiling!). Fears CAN be overcome and it can be life-changing!
The Kids Around Dogs® protocol uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy techniques. Our mind can condition us to think that dogs are scary and we need to fear them, potentially due to something that has happened to us in the past. CBT is used to change negative thoughts about dogs into positive ones by looking at body language, personality and things they have in common with humans.
I am trained to work with the individual child (or adult) and am guided by their needs and choices. There is never ever pressure to do anything you or they don't feel comfortable with. Positive reinforcement is used throughout, rewarding the participant for completing tasks or games between sessions. All of the dogs assisting are either trained or assessed to ensure they are suitable and happy to take on this important role.
Overcoming dog fears with children:​
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Initial (free) getting-to-know you conversation
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7 sessions online via Zoom
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Weekly tasks and games to consolidate and build upon each session
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3 face-to-face sessions to meet with a calm dog in a nearby location
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Online/WhatsApp support throughout
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Certificate and reward
*£200
Overcoming dog fears with adults:​
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Initial (free) getting-to-know you conversation
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7 sessions online via Zoom
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Weekly tasks and journaling to consolidate and build upon each session
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5 face-to-face sessions to meet with a calm dog in a nearby location
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Online/WhatsApp support throughout
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Certificate and reward
*£250
*Prices are within a 10 mile journey radius from B32. Journeys beyond this are charged at 45p/mile.