hands-on course for kids to become confident dog handlers
Does your child love dogs?
Want to give them the skills to interact safely, calmly and confidently?
VolPets Mini Trainers is a six-week programme designed for children aged 6–12 and their parents to explore the foundations of dog behaviour and handling—together.
What’s Included in the Mini Trainers Programme? 🧑🎓
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Meet & Greet Week 1
Get to know the group and learn the basics of dog body language and safety. Parents join in too.
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Calm Confidence Week 2
How to approach, greet and walk dogs calmly. We’ll introduce leash handling with support dogs.
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Tricks & Commands Week 3
Fun, reward-based training – from sit and stay to high-five. Builds focus and teamwork.
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Play & Enrichment Week 4
Learn how dogs play, what toys are best, and how to keep your dog mentally stimulated.
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Walk Like a Pro Week 5
A real-world walk with VolPets trainers, building handling confidence in a local park.
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Graduation Day Week 6
A celebration walk and mini skill demo. Each Mini Trainer gets a certificate and keepsake badge.
Important Info
Small groups: max 10 children per group
All dogs are VolPets-trained, family-friendly and fully supervised
Parents/guardians attend and learn alongside
Held in a secure, outdoor environment (with wet weather plan)
Designed and led by professional dog trainers
Ready to get started?
Places are limited to 10 per course –
join the waitlist now and we’ll be in touch with next dates and details 👇
