Staying safe around dogs when out and about

Supports children to have safe, kind interactions with dogs they may encounter when outdoors. 

Mother and son walking their white English Bull Terrier dog through the park.

About this Workshop

This workshop teaches children to follow the 3Cs (Check, Call, Count), encourages respect and promotes consideration of others.

Understanding how to be a ‘Statue’ and a ‘Tortoise’ supports safer outcomes and may also build confidence in children who feel anxious around dogs. 

Staying safe around dogs when out and about

Staying safe around dogs when out and about video

Resources and worksheets

Workshop user guide

Useful tips for getting the best from our videos and resources.

Workshop user guide
PDF 5.1 MB

Activity sheet

Optional children's activity sheet, reinforcing key safety messages.  

Activity sheet - Staying safe around dogs when out and about
PDF 276.9 KB

Answer Sheet

An accompanying answer sheet to help you guide children through the activity sheet.

Answer sheet - Staying safe around dogs when out and about
PDF 376.5 KB

Pup promise templates

Children are invited to create their own "Pup Promise", to demonstrate how they will change their behaviour around dogs. This is also available as part of the activity sheet.

My pup promise
PDF 117.1 KB
Pup promise cut-outs
PDF 1.1 MB

Posters

How to be safe around dogs poster
PDF 734.3 KB
How to greet a dog poster
PDF 648.9 KB

Feedback and certificate

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