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DOGWISE

“ the best way to protect our children is to teach them to protect themselves”

INTRODUCING DOGWISE
a bite prevention program

In this program we aim to help children identify behaviours that they themselves display, and to understand why dogs react the way they do.

Nothing is foolproof when it comes to teaching children how to stay safe around dogs, but with some simple, age-appropriate techniques we can equip our children with knowledge and in doing so, empower them to recognise unfavourable or threatening circumstances and to take care of themselves.

What you’ll learn in this program:
  • This program consists of four interactive, 30 minute sessions using props and involving class discussion.
  • The students will learn a simple “mantra” that they will repeat throughout the lessons.
  • They will learn why they should not always pat unfamiliar dogs, and indeed that even a dog known to them will not always be receptive.
  • They will learn to identify “signals” that an unhappy dog will give, and therefore not to persist with the play, touch or activities.
  • They will also be shown what to do if they find themselves in a stressful situation with a dog, or if they feel threatened. Some of the teachings will be counterintuitive, but are important tools that may help avert an adverse outcome.
  • They will be shown the “safe” areas on the dog’s body to touch, and the appropriate way to approach, such as asking their parent/carer, the dog owner and of course, the dog.

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“ I understand the psychology of why dogs behave the way they do ”

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