Dogs and Kids Program

Description How you will learn: Everything is delivered in easy-to-follow lessons your whole family can enjoy at their own pace. Engaging content including video demonstrations, animations, text and photos Self-paced learning that you can revisit anytime Easy to navigate portal where you can check progress, download resources and revisit topics What you will learn: Part One – How To Raise A Happy and Well-Mannered Dog Discover the basics to better know your dog including understanding their body language, building positive relationships and ensuring you are meeting their needs. Part Two – For The Adults: Help Build And Strengthen The Relationship Between Your Dog And Kids Learn important skills including confident communication, supervision basics, how to be proactive to avoid anger and frustrations and rebuilding relationships if there has been an incident. Part Three – For The Kids: Help Build And Strengthen The Relationship Between You And Your Dog A section for the kids, so everyone learns how to be safe and respectful with their dog. The kids have animations to watch and quizzes where they will learn how to be safe around their dog, understand them better and become their dog’s best friend. Plus, there is a games section here – so they can learn how best to play with their dog. Part Four – Teaching Your Dog Important Life Skills/Basic Cues Learn our positive approach to dog training and watch step-by-step lessons on how to train your dog to learn all the essential skills including recall, sit, stay and walking on a lead. Part Five – Troubleshooting Behaviour Concerns With Kids In The Mix And How To Help Practical, step-by-step guides to understanding, preventing and if needed managing, common problems including biting, barking, chewing, separation anxiety and jumping. Part Six – Additional Behaviour Concerns You Might Need Help With (Not Child Related) Further help with other potential issues including grooming, vet visits, multi-dog households and tips for bringing home a rescue dog. Our training approach: Mel, the founder of Cooper and Kids and the creator of these programs, is a Family Paws Educator, a Fear Free Certified Professional, an IAABC-accredited dog trainer, and a certified Family Dog Mediator. Driven by the goal of educating families and dog guardians, Mel emphasises the importance of using positive, ethical, kind, and force-free methods to build better and safer relationships between you, your family, and your dog. Her focus is on promoting your dog’s overall well-being and welfare, ensuring that both children and dogs are happy and safe together. Disclaimer: This program is for educational purposes only and does not replace personalised professional, veterinary, or behavioural advice. Every dog and family situation is unique, and outcomes will vary depending on factors including consistency, environment, supervision, and the individual temperament and history of each dog. You are responsible for safe supervision and implementation of all strategies. Cooper and Kids accepts no liability for injury, loss, or damage resulting from use of this material. What my clients are saying From CAITLIN – Daisy the Cavoodle ★★★★★ We owe a huge thanks to Mel for helping our family adapt to life with a dog and build safe, positive relationships between our kids and our dog, Daisy. Through a combination of tailored in-home support and the excellent online program, we’ve gained so much confidence and practical knowledge. The online program is clearly structured, easy to follow, and allows us to revisit lessons whenever we need a refresher. The sections designed specifically for children are fantastic — engaging, age-appropriate, and really helped our 6- and 8-year-old understand how to interact safely and respectfully with Daisy. Mel is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and supportive. Thanks to her guidance, we feel confident moving forward knowing we’re setting both our kids and our dog up for a happy, safe life together. From AMY – Luna the Labrador ★★★★★ Cooper and Kids Online Kids and Dog Program gave us the confidence we didn’t know we were missing. The content is easy to follow and helped our kids truly understand dog body language, boundaries, and how to interact safely and calmly with Luna. We’ve seen a noticeable change in both our children and Luna — everyone is more relaxed and connected. This program has been such a valuable investment for our family. From REBECCA – Charlie the Labradoodle ★★★★★ This program was exactly what our family needed. Mel explains things so clearly and practically, and the kids’ sections are engaging and pitched perfectly for their age. Our children now know what to do — and what not to do — around Charlie, which has made our home feel calmer and safer. We’d highly recommend this program to any family wanting positive, respectful relationships between kids and dogs. Add to cart FAQs When should I purchase this program?This program is relevant no matter what age your dog is. If you have a dog and kids – we recommend this program even if you have no problems. We highly recommend getting started before any issues arise. It helps you set expectations early, put simple rules in place, and start on the right foot before habits form. If you have a puppy, please check out our program Raising a Happy and Confident Puppy – for Families with Kids. If you already are seeing issues or unwanted habits, it is absolutely not too late. The program helps you understand what is normal dog behaviour, how to guide your kids to interact safely and calmly, and how to reduce stress and chaos at home. You can start applying the guidance straight away, no matter your dog’s age or how things are currently going. If there has been a bite to your child, we recommend getting in touch directly as a private consultation is recommended as well as the online program. If your kids are grown up but you are still wanting to teach new basic skills, address specific behavioural challenges, or strengthen your bond, check out our other online program Helping your Dog to Live their Happiest Life. Please always remember that this is general advice. So, if you have any big concerns or red flags, make sure to get in touch with Cooper and Kids [email protected] or your local positive dog trainer, vet or vet behaviourist for further one-on-one assistance. What is the recommended age for children to participate in this program?Generally, children aged four to five and older will be better equipped to engage with the animations, play the games, and understand the instructions, as their cognitive development allows them to follow along effectively. However, younger children can still participate, as each child’s abilities vary. For parents with younger children, this program offers invaluable tools to manage the excitement and challenges of having a dog alongside little ones. When will I get access to the program?Once you have purchased our online program, you will automatically receive an email guiding you on how to access our online learning portal (this should only take a couple of minutes to complete). This means your family can start learning straight away! The email should arrive in your inbox within a few minutes from Reach360 which is our learning portal. If there are any delays or issues, you can reach out to us at [email protected] How long will I have access for?When you purchase our online programs, you gain 12 months access so it’s easy to revisit a topic or refresh your knowledge, any time you need during the time frame you will need it the most. Is this program suitable for all dog breeds?The online program focuses on understanding dog behaviour, setting clear boundaries, and teaching kids how to interact safely and calmly with a dog. These foundations apply to every breed, whether you have a small companion dog or a larger, more energetic furry friend. However, please always remember that this is general advice. So, if you have any big concerns or red flags, make sure to get in touch with Cooper and Kids [email protected] or your local positive dog trainer, vet or vet behaviourist for further one-on-one assistance. Does this online program replace the need for in person dog training?Our online program covers SO much – from essential training, troubleshooting problems, managing kids and dogs, understanding your dog better, etc, but depending on the issues or problems you need help with, in-person assistance is invaluable and highly recommended when it comes to dogs. Especially if your dog is growling, snapping or has bitten your child. These programs are just general advice – not specific for your dog and your kids. Please, do not take risks. Seek in-person guidance as soon as possible. If you do decide to get in person help as well as our program, reach out to us or make sure to find a qualified, force-free positive dog trainer. There are many training philosophies and individuals offering services without proper qualifications. The wrong trainer can have lasting negative effects on your dog, so be sure to do your research and choose wisely. Is there further support if we have questions?This online program is designed to give your family clear, practical guidance for life with a dog, interact with them safely and to help you have a calm, well-mannered and happy family dog. If you do find that you need more personalised support, we also offer in-home sessions and online zoom sessions. These are ideal for families with specific questions, unique challenges, or situations where extra guidance would be helpful. You can read more about these options here, or contact us anytime at [email protected] Add to cart