In this episode, I talk with Debby Lucken, the founder of KAD – Kids Around Dogs, based in the UK. Debby has developed a special protocol for helping children who are afraid of dogs. We talk about various reasons kids become fearful of dogs and share tips for how parents can support their children when they are frightened.
About Debby
Debby Lucken (ISCP.Dip.Canine.Prac.) is the founder and owner of KAD and is a fully qualified dog trainer with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and dog behaviourist with the International School of Canine Psychology.
She is a member of ICAN, the International Companion Animal Network; PPG, the Pet Professional Guild; IAABC, the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants; DWA, the Dog Welfare Alliance. She is also a Doggone Safe Instructor and a Dog Training College Approved Instructor.
Debby has more than 6 years’ experience working with dogs under the business name Pocodogs. She delivers lessons and webinars globally (she’s also bilingual, speaking English and Italian, which allows her to help more professionals and dog’s handlers around the world).
Some of her clients have also gone and become great therapy dogs in schools and nursing homes.
Although originally from Switzerland, Debby lives in Poole, Dorset, with her husband Gary, their daughter Molly and their two dogs: Winnie, the Golden Retriever and Wilco the Pug. Kids Around Dogs (KAD) and Pocodogs are on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter.
www.kidsarounddogs.co.uk
www.pocodogs.co.uk
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