Encouraging responsible dog ownership

Young people may become involved in cruelty to animals for a variety of reasons. The activities below address each of these contributing factors.

• A good image and a well-trained dog

  In this activity young people learn how professionals train their dogs to do very complicated and responsible tasks using only reward-based training. They are encouraged to train their dogs in this positive manner and are given the opportunity to ‘hit back’ at some of the negative media young dog owners receive in the press.
• All about dogs

  In this activity, young people develop an understanding of the complex needs of dogs and how to provide for those needs.
• Choosing and breeding dogs responsibly

  In this activity young people look at some of the myths surrounding the breeding of dogs and the rehoming of dogs from animal centres.