Talks and Webinars for Schools, Scouts, and Brownie Groups
Does this sound like your group?
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- You want a talk that’s educational and fun.
- You’ve found that many talks don’t feel interactive enough.
- You’d love a speaker who truly understands how to engage children.
If so, I’d love to work with you.
How often do children continue talking about a visit long after the speaker has gone? My talks are designed to be memorable, interactive, and meaningful.
Why These Talks Matter
Kindness starts at a young age. When we nurture compassion, understanding, and practical skills early on, children are more likely to carry these behaviours into later life and other situations.
Dogs are a huge part of our lives and our culture. By helping children understand how to safely and respectfully interact with dogs (and when not to), we can keep both children and dogs safer. Sadly, many dog bites involve a dog the child already knows — education really can make a difference. Positive behaviour changes are often easier to build in their early years.
What’s Included
- A 1-hour interactive talk with a qualified dog trainer and behaviourist
- Topics include dog safety and/or responsible dog care
- A take-home safety or care booklet for each child
- Plenty of time for questions – children often ask some fantastic ones!
How It Works
To book a talk, please get in touch with:
- Your preferred dates and times
- Your postcode
- The type of talk you’d like
- The age range of the children
- Any additional needs (for example, blind or visually impaired children)
The talks are suitable for children aged 5–11 years. There is no charge but I ask for a donation to a dog charity.
Experience & Safeguarding
- Over 9 years’ experience delivering talks to children
- Enhanced DBS certificate
- Talks tailored to the needs and abilities of each group
Jack Thompson
Grab my digital children's book
Ben & Jen’s Adventures is a gentle children’s story about kindness, friendship, and learning how to care for a rescue dog.
Written by professional dog behaviourist and children’s author Lisa Sinnott, the book follows Ben as his family welcomes Jen, their newly rescued dog, into their home. Through simple rhymes and everyday moments, young readers learn how to interact safely with dogs, respect their needs, and build trust through patience and empathy.
Perfect for young readers, of around 4-8 years in families considering adoption, and dog-loving homes.
π All proceeds go to an animal charity, National Animal Welfare Trust for 2026 - helping support dogs like Jen and the people who care for them. Pay what you can.
Marie McGuire
Jackie De Friez, National Animal Welfare Trust
