Teaching Children Dog Safety

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We have written and designed a short wirebound book that will teach you and your children how to be safe around dogs. There are links to these books below and we can personalize the cover with your own dog, or any dog breed. Just email us at greywolfcreation@yahoo.com

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Don't Lick the Dog

See a cute video featuring the book "Don't Lick the Dog" to help teach your children about dog safety:
Lead the Way: Don't Lick the Dog Video

KEEPING YOUR DOG SAFE THIS 4TH OF JULY

....or any day there may be fireworks....

Here are a few tips from The Humane Society of the United States, HSUS, on keeping your dog - and other pets, for that matter - safe on Independence Day.

* Resist the urge to take your pet to fireworks displays.

* Don't leave your pet in the car.

* Keep your pets at home in a sheltered, quiet, indoor area. Some animals can become destructive when frightened. Leave a TV or radio playing at normal volume to keep him company while you're attending picnics, parades and other celebrations.

* Never leave pets outside unattended, even in a fenced yard or on a chain. In their fear, pets who normally wouldn't leave the yard may escape and become lost or entangled in their chain, risking injury or death.

* Make sure your pet is wearing an identification tag so if he does become lost, he can be returned promptly.

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10 Rules to go over with your kids about Dog Safety

From the ASPCA website

1. I will not stare into a dog's eyes.
2. I will not tease dogs behind fences.
3. I will not go near dogs chained up in yards.
4. I will not touch a dog I see loose (off-leash) outside.
5. If I see a loose dog, I will tell an adult immediately.
6. I will not run and scream if a loose dog comes near me.
7. I will stand very still (like a tree), and will be very quiet if a dog comes near me.
8. I will not touch or play with a dog while he or she is eating.
9. I will not touch a dog when he or she is sleeping.
10. I will only pet a dog if I have received permission from the dog's owner.
11. Then I will ask permission of the dog by letting him sniff my closed hand.



Click here to get the above worksheet you can print out and complete with your kids

Not all dogs are friendly....

Not all dogs are friendly. Some are very happy and others just want to be left alone. Dogs have moods just like us - happy, sad, excited, hungry, scared and sleepy. Dogs don't speak our language; they speak dog and it is when we fail to understand them that problems can happen. Once we learn to speak their language and understand what they are telling us, there is a world of safe and happy fun that can be shared.

Blog Posts from Google

How to teach … responsible dog ownership
The resource includes an activity sheet and templates for puppets so that children can role-play a variety of scenarios involving dogs. There is a certificate to track children's learning and a poster that illustrates some key principles of dog safety.
Van Veen: Here's how to prevent dogs biting young children
Children were given three weeks to practice and learn lessons using fun and interactive software from The Blue Dog safety program. They were then asked to demonstrate their knowledge by modelling responses with dolls and a doll house.
School briefs, Jan. 28
The pair, from the Humane Society, will reward students who have reached their January behavior goals in the Positive Behavior System and teach students about dog safety. Students, parents and community members are invited to attend Career Night from 6 ...

How Dogs Think and Learn

Dogs don't think like humans do. Dogs live in the now - what happens NOW..not what happened 10 minutes ago or what might happen 10 minutes from now. Dogs remember things that are repeated over and over again - which is how we teach our dogs to sit, stay, and come on command.

Dog Safety video on YouTube

CHILDREN AND DOG SAFETY. Please take the time to read and watch if you have a dog.
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Dogs have instincts

Instincts are something that dogs are born with. They tell the dog how to act and react. Some of them are chasing, biting, herding, guarding and self-preservation. Each dog reacts differently to the same situation. Sometimes a dog will want to figh - hold his ground and fight off what he sees as threatening or scary. Sometimes a dog will choose to "flee" - he will run away if at all possible.

Great Products for you to use to help teach your children dog safety.

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Get Dog Smart: Printable story for young children

All about dogs, training and safety at Amazon

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Play - Dogs and Children

When dogs play with each other, it looks very rough. There is lots of barking, chasing, wrestling and mouthing. This is how pups learn about each other.

When children play with dogs, they have to be careful to remember that dogs do play rough, can become VERY excited, and can sometimes accidentally hurt the child while playing. Children do NOT have fur covering them for protection. One of the safest games to play with your dog is fetch. Throw a ball, stick, or favorite toy and the dog will run after it, pick it up and bring it back.

HOW SHOULD YOU PET A DOG

You should never pet a strange dog on the head. Although your own dog might like this from you, he knows you and your smell very well. For dogs that don't know you very, very well, petting him on the head is very scary for the dog.

The best place to pet a dog safely is on his neck or shoulder. Always be gentle and move slowly. Fast movements can get a dog to chase you. If a dog pulls away from you, stop petting him. He might not be in the mood and petting a dog should always be nice for both of you.

When you see a dog on a leash, you must always ask the owner if you can pet their dog. If they say yes, offer your fist to the dog for him to smell. Then, if he doesn't act scared, you can pet the dog under his chin, on his neck, or shoulder. Even when you meet a dog again on the street, ALWAYS ask for permission first. You still need to approach the dog slowly and offer your fist for him to smell. Some days, dogs just don't want to be petted.

GREAT LINKS FOR DOG SAFETY

How to love your dog: A Kid's Guide to Dog Care
EXCELLENT SITE with LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of information. They have information on how to teach dogs tricks, about select dog breeds, they offer a fact of the day, lesson of the day, canine good citizen and the list goes on and on. It is a must see and a great place to bookmark for the kids that love dogs.
Teaching your child to avoid dog bites
This is the Humane Society's information page on dog bite prevention. Remember - Education is Prevention.

THE TWO T'S - BE A TREE, BE A TURTLE

If any dog runs right up to you, stand very still. Don't stare at the dog and don't make eye contact. Staring a dog in the eye or at his face is considered a very dominant and/or aggressive act in doggy language. If a dog then decides to attack...you can be a TREE. Keep your arms wrapped around yourself. Pretend you are a tree and stand tall and don't move. The dog may then sniff at you and decide that youa re not interesting. If he turns to leave, wait until he is out of sight and then slowly back away. If the dog jumps at you, you will need to move. Remember, don't run because dogs can outrun you and don't scream because that could scare or excite the dog. This is when you will BE A TURTLE...drop down to your knees and curl up in a ball. Tuck your knees into your chest and touch your chin to your knees. Put your arms around your head and your hands over your neck. Pretend to be a turtle. Start calling for help. By being a turtle, you are making yourself as small as possible. Small things are not as scary to dogs as big things.

NEVER

*Scream or run around dogs; move quietly and calmly.

*Hit, kick, tease or hurt dogs; they have feelings just like you.

*Put your hands in fences or pet strange dogs; ask for permission.

*Go near dogs that are fighting!

Books about Dogs for kids

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Thanksgiving, Safety and your dog

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