Tallers | Uau By Marta Vila

WORKSHOP: PROFESSIONS IN THE DOG SECTOR

Do you have students who are passionate about animals and their welfare? Do you want to offer an innovative activity with a professional outcome?
We present our Canine Professions Workshop, a training proposal designed specifically for secondary education institutes and Vocational Training centers.

What do we offer?

This workshop aims to raise awareness of the diversity of professional opportunities linked to the canine world, a branch in constant growth and with a growing need for trained and aware professionals.
Through a dynamic, participatory methodology adapted to each age group and educational level, we will explore:

Education and modification of canine behavior.
Animal-assisted interventions (AAI).
Therapy and social assistance techniques with dogs.
Veterinary support professions and animal health.
Specialized training in canine sports, detection and security.
The field of animal protection and welfare.

Technical conditions

To guarantee the highest quality of the workshop, it is essential to have a classroom equipped with a screen or projector.
This allows us to integrate visual presentations, demonstration videos and interactive resources essential for student understanding and active participation.

Why is it important?

Vocationally guiding young people towards emerging sectors such as the canine world is essential to diversify job options and promote occupations of high social value.
From our experience working in geriatric settings and supporting children with ASD, ADHD and behavioral disorders, we can affirm that solid and vocational training makes a difference in the quality of interventions and in the professional future of students.

Workshop Details

Duration: adapted according to needs (minimum 2 hours).
Format: face-to-face in a classroom equipped with a screen/projector.
Dynamics: theoretical presentation + practical activities with dogs trained for teaching.
Materials: informational dossier for students and continuing education resources.
Speaker: Canine educator, technician in assisted interventions and trainer in the sector.

Do you want to book a session?

📩 uaumarta@gmail.com
📞 633 58 37 35

WORKSHOP: DOG-ASSISTED THERAPIES

Aimed at Training Courses in the Social Field

Are you interested in offering innovative training with high added value to your students?
Our Introduction to Dog-Assisted Interventions (IAG) workshop is specially designed for institutes and Vocational Training centers that teach social, educational and health courses.

What are Dog-Assisted Interventions?

IAGs are structured programs that use interaction with dogs as a therapeutic, educational or support tool, with the aim of improving the emotional, physical, social and/or cognitive health of different groups.

This interdisciplinary field requires professionals trained in both the social field and in animal management and welfare, opening up a wide range of new professional opportunities.

Workshop Objectives

Introduce basic concepts about the design and execution of IAG projects.
Analyze the role of the intervention dog and the professional-dog duo.
Understand the therapeutic, educational and social benefits of IAG.
Raise awareness about the importance of animal welfare in intervention environments.

Contents

Types of assisted interventions: therapies, education and support activities.
Professional profile and necessary skills.
Ethical principles and requirements of dog welfare.
Practical cases in geriatrics, functional diversity and childhood.
Practical demonstration with dogs trained in interventions.

Technical conditions

To ensure an optimal experience:

Space: classroom equipped with screen or projector (mandatory).
Duration: between 2 hours.
Format: combination of participatory theory and practical demonstration with intervention dogs.

To whom is it addressed?

CFGM students in Care for People in Dependent Situations (APSD).
CFGS students in Early Childhood Education, Social Integration or Communicative Mediation.
Students interested in the field of mental health, special education or community intervention.

Who is teaching the workshop?

The workshop is led by a technician in dog-assisted interventions, certified canine educator and professional trainer in the canine sector, with experience in IAG projects in nursing homes, educational centers and social services.

Why choose IAG?

Incorporating IAG knowledge into the training of future social professionals means committing to innovative, humanized and evidence-based interventions that expand transversal skills and improve the quality of life of the groups served.

Do you want more information or book a session?

📩 uaumrat@gmail.com
📞 633 58 37 35

WORKSHOP: DISCOVERY OF DOG SPORTS

Dynamic training for ESO, Baccalaureate and Vocational Training students

Can you imagine all that a dog and its handler can achieve working as a team?
In this workshop, we open the door to an exciting world: dog sports. An activity that promotes connection, animal respect and healthy physical activity.

Workshop Objectives

To introduce the main dog sports and their characteristics.
Raise awareness about the importance of animal welfare in sports practice.
Promote values such as cooperation, perseverance and emotional management.
To inspire professional vocations related to the world of sporting dogs.

Contents

1. Introduction to dog sports:

What they are and how they develop.
Differences between work, agility and endurance disciplines.

2. Main dog sports:

Agility: obstacle course with precision and speed.
Disc Dog: Acrobatic frisbee competitions.
Canicross: team running, human and dog united by a traction line.
Bikejoring and Skijoring: variants with bike or skis.
Obedience and Rally-O: precision and circuit obedience work.
IPO/IGP: tracking, obedience and protection work.
Mantrailing: searching for people by scent tracking.
Dog Dancing: synchronized dance choreographies with the dog.
Aquatic work: rescue and sports activities in an aquatic environment.

3. Competition vs. fun:

Recreational and professional orientation of canine sports.
Physical and emotional preparation of the sporting dog.

4. Principles of respect and animal welfare:

Positive reinforcement as a learning tool.
Safe practice conditions adapted to each animal.

5. Practical demonstration (optional):

Sample of some adapted disciplines, subject to availability.

Technical conditions

Space: classroom with screen or projector mandatory for the theoretical part.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours (possibility of extending if a demonstration is made).
Modality: participatory theory, demonstrative videos and active student participation.

Who is it addressed to?

CFGM students of Physical and Sports Activities.
CFGS students in Social Integration, Early Childhood Education and similar.
Secondary and high school students interested in the animal and sports world.

Who is teaching the workshop?

Led by a professional dog trainer, specializing in assisted interventions and human-dog training, with practical knowledge in various canine sports disciplines.

Why is this workshop interesting?

Canine sports not only enhance the dog's physical and mental skills, but also work on human personal skills: self-knowledge, self-control, positive leadership, teamwork and overcoming challenges.

A cross-cutting activity that opens up new professional perspectives within the canine, sports and educational sectors.

Do you want more information or book your session?

WORKSHOP: HOW TO OVERCOME THE FEAR OF DOGS

Development of emotional skills through coexistence with animals

Fear of dogs is a real and intense emotion that can limit the daily lives of many people.
With this workshop, we offer a respectful and progressive proposal to know, understand and overcome this fear through practical and dynamic strategies with dogs trained for intervention.

Workshop Objectives

Understanding the emotional roots of fear of dogs.
Develop self-control and emotional management tools in the face of fear.
Promote a safe and positive first contact with balanced dogs.
Promote empathy and respect towards animals and oneself.

Contents

1. Understanding fear:

What is fear and how does it manifest itself on a physical and psychological level.
What are we really afraid of when we see a dog?

2. Knowledge of canine behavior:

Dog communication and body language.
Signs of friendship, calm and emotional states.

3. Strategies for managing fear:

Breathing techniques, visualization and emotional anchoring.
Practical exercises without direct contact.

4. First safe contact with dogs:

Presentation of specially selected intervention dogs.
Practices adapted to the pace and comfort of each participant.

5. Reflection and positive reinforcement:

Evaluation of the experience.
Keys to keep moving forward in emotional autonomy.

Technical conditions

Space: classroom with screen or projector required for the theoretical introduction.
Duration: 2 hours, adaptable according to group.
Modality: brief theory, practical dynamics and optional interaction with dogs.

Who is it addressed to?

Students of ESO, Baccalaureate or Vocational Training (especially social and educational FP).
Groups of young people who want to work on managing fear and improving emotional skills.

Who is teaching the workshop?

Workshop led by a technician in dog-assisted interventions, specializing in emotional management through work with animals and professional canine education.

Why is this workshop interesting?

Overcoming a specific fear like that of dogs is a big step in developing self-esteem, confidence and personal autonomy.
Furthermore, working with properly selected and educated dogs provides a positive, memorable and safe emotional experience.

This workshop also contributes to reducing the stigmatization of animals in social environments and promotes more harmonious coexistence.

Do you want to bring this workshop to your center?

WORKSHOP: RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF COEXISTENCE WITH DOGS IN PUBLIC SPACE

Training for municipalities and local administrations.

The presence of dogs in public spaces is a growing reality that requires good management, clear rules and citizen awareness to guarantee a safe, respectful and harmonious coexistence between people, animals and the environment.

This workshop offers technical and practical training to help municipal teams develop effective policies, regulations and awareness-raising actions.

Workshop Objectives

Understand the basic needs of dogs in the urban environment.
Analyze the main challenges and conflicts of coexistence in public space.
Define municipal strategies for respectful and sustainable management.
Promote awareness-raising actions aimed at citizens.
Promote shared responsibility between owners, administration and society.

Contents

1. The dog as a citizen: basic needs in urban environments

Mobility, recreational spaces, shared use areas.
The role of the human-animal bond in public and social health.

2. Common conflicts and how to prevent them

Noises, dirt, fear, aggression, undefined spaces.
Early detection and proactive management of conflicts.

3. Current regulatory framework and good municipal practices

Animal protection law and local ordinances.
Successful examples of "Dog Friendly" cities.

4. Creation of shared spaces and canine recreation areas

Technical criteria for its planning and implementation.
Safety, hygiene and coexistence considerations.

5. Awareness-raising and citizen education campaigns

Innovative projects to promote responsibility and civic responsibility.
Effective communication and community participation.

Technical conditions

Space: classroom with screen or projector for visual support.
Duration: 2-4 hours (adaptable according to needs).
Modality: theoretical-practical session, with real cases and final debate.

Who is it addressed to?

Heads of departments of the Environment, Public Health or Citizen Safety.
Coexistence technicians, civic educators and public administration staff.
Other professionals linked to community and animal management.

Who is teaching the workshop?

Workshop designed and taught by a professional canine educator and technician in assisted interventions, with experience in dog integration projects in social and educational environments.

Why is this workshop interesting?

Intelligent management of coexistence with dogs improves:

The quality of life of all citizens.
The image of the city council as a promoter of positive coexistence.
The prevention of conflicts and complaints related to animals.

A municipality that is committed to good coexistence is a healthier, more respectful and inclusive municipality.

Do you want to bring this workshop to your town?

WORKSHOP: DOG BREEDS AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS AT THE TIME OF ADOPTION

General objectives

Provide information about different dog breeds and their physical characteristics, temperaments and specific needs.
Raise awareness about the importance of choosing the right breed or dog according to the family's lifestyle.
Promote responsible adoption and the prevention of abandonment resulting from impulsive adoptions.

Target audience

Families interested in adopting a dog.
Adoption center professionals.
Canine educators.
Anyone who is considering adopting a dog.

Methodology

Active and participatory, with practical examples, group dynamics and real cases.
Visual resources, such as videos and presentations.
Practical workshops with simulations and discussions on real cases.

Duration

2 hours.
Option of intensive 1-hour modules or extensive 3-hour version with more interactive content.

Contents

Session 1

Introduction to dog breeds and their needs

1.1 Introduction to dog breeds

What are breeds and how have they developed over time.
Differences between working breeds, companion breeds and hybrid breeds.
Factors that determine the characteristics of a breed: temperaments, exercise needs, socialization, etc.

1.2 Classification of breeds

Large breeds vs small breeds: what does it involve in terms of care, space and feeding?
Breeds with high activity vs calmer breeds: how to adapt exercise needs to people's lifestyle?
Breeds prone to health problems: how to prevent common genetic diseases.

Session 2

Responsible adoption according to the breed of dog

2.1 Characteristics to consider before adopting

How to choose the breed that best suits the family environment (available space, daily routine, previous experience with animals, etc.).
The physical and mental needs of different races.
Considerations about nutrition, health, exercise and education.

2.2 Adoption process and responsibilities

Information about the adoption process: what you need to know before, during and after adoption.
Role of adoption centers: advice and help in choosing a dog according to the family environment.

2.3 Practical cases

What should a person do when they come across a purebred dog that does not fit their family's expectations?
Cases of failed adoptions and what could have been done to avoid them.

Do you want to bring this workshop to your town?