Our students at Kennedy Heights Montessori Center are ages 3 to 6. Often, young children do not know how to interact appropriately with dogs and how to understand what dogs are trying to tell them. Not only can that cause dogs to be uncomfortable around them (and them to be uncomfortable around dogs), it can also cause a very real bite risk. Lisa’s My Dog My Best Buddy teaches that important information to kids at their learning level. She has an easy-going, fun and positive approach that puts our students at ease, encourages interactions and keeps their focus. When she asked at the end what everyone learned, it was really great to see our students share what they retained. Not only will that help to make it safer for them around their dog, it will also help to strengthen their relationship with their dog. I would highly recommend Lisa for presentations at such places as scout meetings, child care centers, summer camp programs. library story hours; and for families.
~ Mary Beth Schneider, (former) executive director, Kennedy Heights Montessori Center