Learn Dog is a programme of

organised lessons for all those who want to learn about dogs’ care in a family

setup. The aim of this activity is to deliver all studies and modern techniques

on how to properly care for a dog. Unfortunately, there are many myths about

how to raise dogs in our society, and many dogs are either threated like

children, or threated unkindly. The message will be that of respecting a dog as

a dog first, and not as a human being. Another aim of this programme is

prevention. As we say, ‘prevention is better than cure’, and in this case,

these lessons will help a dog owner to prevent any bad behavior that might

arise. Hopefully, because of sharing

this knowledge, dog owners will be loaded with clear guidelines on how to be

the best parents they can be for their dogs.

This programme is an

all-rounder, and touches all aspects of dog caring, starting from the reason to

why a person wants a dog in the first place, choosing the right dog for their

lifestyle, general information about nutrition, healthcare, grooming, training,

laws, ethics, breeding and lots of seasonal tips for the best care possible.

This programme is not only intended for dog owners, but also to those who

aspire to own a dog in the near future.

One of the sessions will be for parents and children. It is important

that expectant parents know how to train a dog before and after the baby is

born. Moreover, in this particular session,

children will be invited. Simple and fun games will be used to teach them how

to act when meeting a dog, and how they can train a dog themselves.

The programme consists of

12 sessions split up into 3 packs of 4 sessions each. Every session will take 2

hours and an extra 30 minutes dedicated for questions, discussions and

socialising. These will take place on Level 1 of the Catholic Institute in

Floriana, which should be easy to reach because of its geographical position,

and these is plenty of space where to park the car. Top and qualified trainers,

vets and groomers, will use their expertise and experience, with the help of

multimedia presentations, in order to cover their respective topic. Classes

will be made up of around 15 people, and the programme will repeat itself

according to the demand. In every programme, notebooks will be given to every

participant. These notebooks will include a few lined pages for note jotting, a

few pages with easy-find information, such as important phone numbers, and

pages for sponsors. Refreshments will be available. A certificate will be given

on the last lesson, which will include the attended lesson titles. Contact me on learndogmalta@gmail.com or 99876038.