Children’s Workshop

Does your child have aspirations of being a service dog trainer? Or have a passion for philanthropy and giving back to their community? Or simply a love of spending time with dogs? They could be the perfect candidate for one of our Children’s Workshops!

Throughout the year we offer 1-day and week-long workshops where children are partnered with a service dog in training and learn about:

    • Reading dog body language
    • Grooming and wellness
    • Dog behavior and psychology
    • Bond Based Training Approach
    • The role of service dogs in the community
    • Disability awareness and inclusion
  • And much more!

Details and Pricing:

  • Ages 11-14
  • Sessions run from 9am-3pm
  • Located at our training facility in Narberth
  • 1-Day: $175 per child (no lunch provided)
  • Week-Long: $535 per child (includes a P&A t-shirt and pizza lunch on Friday)

Parent Testimonials:

“I’ve never seen [my daughter] come home so excited about a day at a camp.”

~ Shawna L.

“[My daughter] had a wonderful time making new friends and learning! It was the best part of her summer!”

~ Shira W.

“[My daughter] had a great week! She was enthusiastic to go every morning and was more and more confident each night coming home. She was excited to show us tricks using our dogs. One night she demonstrated training a dog to offer support for going up and down stairs one step at a time. You clearly created a safe and growth inspiring experience for her.”

~ Amy B.

Workshop Dates:

 

2023 1-Day Workshops

(The curriculum for all Service Dogs 101 Sessions is identical, so please only choose one session)

Each workshop day is from 9am-3pm.

November 7th, 2023 – 6 spots left

*If your child has attended a week-long summer workshop in the past, they are not eligible to attend a 1-Day workshop*

If the session you would like is full, feel free to contact us and we can place you on a wait list in the event there is a cancellation.

There are 12 spots available per workshop.

 

Register Today

2024 Summer Week-long Workshops

To Be Announced

 

*Priority is given to children who have not taken our workshop in the past. However, if your child has attended a workshop before and is still interested in returning, please email us at info@pawsandaffection.org and we will make accommodations when possible.