Unsolicited Testimonial: KidZone and Callie
By Mary McIntosh
Callie with Sadie (Golden) enjoying a practice session.
I’m someone who’s always been eager to learn more about pet care. I was reading about pet massage, and decided to do some more research on the internet. My interest led me to the Pet Massage website with Jonathan Rudinger. The workshops and other parts of the website had already captured my interest when I clicked on KidZone—Dog Massage. I thought the idea of children learning pet massage was wonderful. The benefits for both the child and dog can be great, not to mention therapeutic.
My granddaughter, Callie (6) has inherited my love of animals and has a very special bond with the family pets. She likes to play Veterinarian with her stuffed animals and her dogs instead of dolls sometimes. Callie accompanies me on pet-sitting jobs and has already learned so much about all different kinds of breeds and their care.
Callie with Rosie (Beagle) enjoying a practice session.
After I decided to order the KidZone package, I told Callie about the package we were going to get in the mail, and how she would learn to do pet massage. Callie was so excited. Children are remarkable—full of wonder, and they are sponges for learning. Their imagination knows no boundaries.
Callie and I have had so much fun watching the video and reading the instruction book together. The CD of songs make you want to sing along. One priceless moment came when Callie asked if she would need to wear her “scrubs” when she learned pet massage. The family dogs sit still as long as you massage them and are obviously very happy with all the extra attention. Having this well put together “kit” has been a wonderful experience and learning lesson for our family—both two-legged and four-legged!
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009