Our seven-step procedure:
Our seven-step procedure:
Contact us
Contact us for a briefing
Site visit
A site visit is arranged and key data gathered
Site scheme is planned
A site scheme is planned and its objectives set
Public messaging
A suite of public messages are provided
Ambassadors introduced
Ambassadors are recruited and trained to deliver these messages
Site monitoring
The site is monitored, access data collected and plan adjusted as necessary
Dog walkers are recruited
Considerate dog walkers are recruited to ensure the project becomes self-perpetuating
So how do we do this?
First, we look for dog ambassadors. Greeters, not guardians. People with the capacity to converse effectively with visitors and then able to persuade them to be more considerate.
To guarantee this outcome we thoroughly train them. For ease of accessibility and convenience we use Teams or Zoom to remotely deliver the necessary information in the comfort of the ambassador’s own home and at a pace that suits them.
Delivering effective training
This training package for dog ambassadors consists of three modules designed to equip them with all they need to communicate effectively with every site visitor. And this package is supported by a comprehensive set of comms materials and training notes.
Module I: Key site issues and features
The common issues sites open to the public have to face are reviewed, along with the value of their main features – wildlife and wellbeing.
Module II: Communications
The primary tasks of the ambassadors and the key barriers to communicating are described.
Module III: Messages
The package of support materials is introduced and its component messages outlined.
