Keep children safe around dogs

Are you looking for engaging and educational resources to teach your class about responsible dog ownership and safety around dogs? Look no further! Our Child-Dog Safety Resources for Schools offer a comprehensive and fun-filled approach to educating children about interacting safely with our four-legged friends.

Child-Dog Safety

Are you looking for engaging and educational resources to teach your class about responsible dog ownership and safety around dogs? Look no further! Our Child-Dog Safety Resources for Schools offer a comprehensive and fun-filled approach to educating children about interacting safely with our four-legged friends.

What's Inside:

Interactive Lessons: Our downloadable lesson plans are designed to captivate young minds while instilling crucial lessons on dog behaviour, body language, and communication. These interactive activities will empower children to make informed decisions when encountering dogs.

Colourful Infographics: Visual aids are a powerful teaching tool. Our eye-catching infographics help reinforce essential safety tips, such as how to approach a dog, signs of a comfortable or anxious dog, and what to do in case of an unexpected encounter.

Engaging Videos: Our video resources feature real-life scenarios that encourage empathy and understanding towards dogs. These heartwarming tales will inspire students to treat all animals with kindness and respect.

Safety Posters: Brighten up your school walls with our custom-designed safety posters, serving as daily reminders for responsible behaviour around dogs.

Why Choose Our Resources:

  • Developed by experts in child education and dog safety.
  • Aligned with national education standards, seamlessly integrating into your curriculum.
  • Engaging and age-appropriate content suitable for various grade levels.
  • Promotes responsible pet ownership and empathy towards animals.
  • Encourages a safe and inclusive environment for students and their furry friends.

Canine Communication Handout


A handout that will help children interpret the body language of dogs.

  • Age: 7-11

  • By: PDSA

  • Last update: 16 Aug 2023

Canine Communication PowerPoint


This session identifies how to recognise what dogs are telling us through their body language and how to stay safe around dogs.

  • Age: 7-11

  • By: PDSA

  • Last update: 07 Aug 2023

Canine Communication PowerPoint with Voiceover


This session identifies how to recognise what dogs are telling us through their body language and how to stay safe around dogs. Includes the option of a voiceover from PDSA Vet Nurse, Shauna.

  • Age: 7-11

  • By: PDSA

  • Last update: 31 Aug 2023

Dog safety detectives interactive lesson plan


A fun, interactive lesson taking children on a journey discovering everything they need to know about staying safe around dogs. Find out what dogs like and don’t like, how to stay safe at home and out and about and learn when even the friendliest of dogs need time alone.

  • Age: 5-7

  • By: Wood Green

  • Last update: 27 Nov 2023

Dog safety detectives interactive lesson presentation


A fun, interactive lesson taking children on a journey discovering everything they need to know about staying safe around dogs. Find out what dogs like and don’t like, how to stay safe at home and out and about and learn when even the friendliest of dogs need time alone. An essential guide to dog safety, delivered by an experienced educator alongside Woody and Wiggles, two animated dogs.

  • Age: 5-7

  • By: Wood Green

  • Last update: 27 Nov 2023

Dog safety detectives interactive lesson supporting worksheet


Supporting worksheet for Dog safety detectives interactive lesson

  • Age: 5-7

  • By: Wood Green

  • Last update: 27 Nov 2023

Let's Talk about Dogs


An informative and activity packed set of resources that help children understand the five things that dogs need to be happy and healthy.

  • By: Wood Green

  • Last update: 27 Nov 2023

Spot the Problem


Spot The Problem is a story that encourages pupils to consider and adapt how they behave in order to keep both themselves and dogs safe.

  • Age: 7-11

  • By: Dogs Trust

  • Last update: 07 Aug 2023

Staying safe around dogs interactive lesson plan


A fun, interactive lesson taking children on a journey discovering everything they need to know about staying safe around dogs. Find out what dogs like and don’t like, how to stay safe at home and out and about and learn when even the friendliest of dogs need time alone.

  • Age: 7-11

  • By: Wood Green

  • Last update: 27 Nov 2023

Staying safe around dogs interactive lesson presentation


A fun, interactive workshop taking children on a journey discovering everything they need to know about staying safe around dogs. Your class will become dog safety experts as they learn what dogs like and don’t like, how to stay safe at home and out and about and learn when even the friendliest of dogs need time alone. An essential guide to dog safety, delivered by an experienced educator alongside Woody and Wiggles, two animated dogs.

  • Age: 7-11

  • By: Wood Green

  • Last update: 27 Nov 2023

Staying safe around dogs interactive lesson supporting worksheet


Staying safe around dogs interactive lesson supporting worksheet

  • Age: 7-11

  • By: Wood Green

  • Last update: 27 Nov 2023

Staying safe around dogs interactive lesson supporting worksheet


Staying safe around dogs interactive lesson supporting worksheet

  • Age: 7-11

  • By: Wood Green

  • Last update: 27 Nov 2023