Educating Kids around Dog Safety
Each year the number of injuries around dogs is increasing. Our children are at their most vulnerable if they are given the wrong education on how to interact with dogs, it can result in serious injuries. 80% of dog related injuries to children are on their face and head.
The Dog Safe 4 Kids programme has been designed to teach children how to behave around dogs, keeping them as safe as possible. It’s an interactive programme where they learn and have fun at the same time.
When creating the programme, we took it to Massey University to be peer reviewed by Dr Kirsty Ross, PhD, Senior Clinical Psychologies and Senior Lecturer. She loved the programme, stating that not only was it age appropriate but essential learning for children of all ages.
To make sure that our programme is seen as a positive step forward, we've made the full program available completely FREE.
Included in the programmes:
Activity booklets - based on age
Colouring in and join-the-dots books
Posters
Scenario Cards
Models of dogs to cut out and various other activities
Teachers’ Guide
These are fun & interactive packages that are set out so parents, teachers, caregivers and the community can easily run the programs within your own environment, whether it be in the home, school or community organisations.
Preschool Downloads
Primary Downloads
The Dog Safe Workplace is proud to share this video from the Pet Education Partnership from the UK.
This video shows families and children the best and safest ways to interact with your dog in the home.
