Face to Face Training

Our comprehensive training course covers various aspects of canine behaviour and safety protocols.

An experienced instructor will visit your organisation to deliver an engaging training session. This session includes video’s, photographs and an in-depth discussion on canine behaviour and safety practices when visiting a client’s premises.

To facilitate the training, a suitable room with a media presentation-capable screen it required.

Our training sessions are recommended for groups of up to 20 attendees. Depending on the groups size and the number of questions, the sessions typically last between 1 – 1½ hours. If additional time is required, our instructors will stay until all questions are answered at no extra cost.

Course Structure:

• Dogs: Understanding the reasons behind dog bites.

• Myth Busters: Debunking common misconceptions about dogs to provide accurate and up to date information.

• Canine Body Language: Exploring the basics of interpreting dog behaviour to understand their communication signals effectively.

• Subtle Body Language – signs given by a dog when they are stressed/fearful or over excited.

• Identifying Warning Signs: Knowing what to observe to anticipate potential aggressive behaviour in dogs.

• SAFE DOG: Introducing an easy-to-remember acronym that guides you on how to safety interact with dogs.

• Managing Challenging Situations: Strategies for handling unforeseen circumstances and what steps to take if things go wrong.

• Recap: Summarising key takeaways and reinforcing essential safety measures.

• Warning signs - both obvious and subtle

• Increased agitation

• Dispelling the myths

• Pre-entrance signs of dog activity

• Recognising a potentially dangerous situation

• The do’s and do not’s of interaction

• How to remove themselves in the safest manner

Features:

• Each attendee will receive a full colour manual to take home.

• Interactive question and answer sessions with one of our instructors

• Should any of the trainees have any questions after they have completed the course or wish to discuss an incident that has occurred they can email The Dog Safe Workplace and one of our canine behaviourists will respond to their enquiry.

• Tax Deductible: In many countries the cost of Health & Safety training is tax deductible, providing a financial advantage for your company.

• Cost Effective: The training program offers a cost-effective solution by addressing a recognised industry risk.

• Consistency: Ensure consistent training across the entire organisation, promoting standardised safety protocols and behaviours.

• Customisation: We can tailor the training program to meet the specific requirements of your organisation, including branding, policies and relevant documentation.

• Annual Updates: The training content is updated annually, keeping it current and aligned with the latest industry practices.

• Staff Retention: Investing in staff safety through comprehensive training can contribute to improves staff retention rates, as employees feel valued and protected.

• Addresses a known risk.

Sometimes it is difficult and expensive to have a trainer go to all your offices. So we have created our Microsoft Teams Training Sessions.

We conduct the training remotely via Microsoft Teams Meetings. The session begins with an introduction of the instructor and their background, followed by an overview of the course structure and session rules. At the end of the course, there is a dedicated question session where attendees can discuss specific situations and seek advice on various scenarios they may have encountered.

As part of our training program, The Dog Safe Workplace take proactive measures to support trainees both during and after the training session.

Before the training session, we ensure that each trainee receives a comprehensive manual and an A5 DOG SAFE tip sheet. For Teams training these resources are couriered directly to the trainees. The manual serves as a valuable reference too, while the tip sheet provides quick, easy-to-access reminders of key safety practices to keep in mind while working in the field.

By providing these materials, we empower trainees to have a tangible resource at their disposal, reinforcing their understanding of canine behaviour and equipping them with the necessary knowledge to navigate their work environment safely.