Wellbeing, dogs and me

Explore ways to support the wellbeing of children and dogs.

two children playing on the living room sofa whilst a spaniel dog sits in a dog crate behind

About this workshop

This workshop includes individual and group activities designed to boost children’s wellbeing while also teaching fun, practical ways to help dogs be happy and healthy.

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 - Wellbeing, dogs and me

PDF 1.8 MB

Answer sheet

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

Answer sheet - Wellbeing, dogs and me

PDF 2 MB

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

Wellbeing posters and printouts

Poster - Gratitude paws

PDF 188.6 KB

Cut out - Gratitude paws

PNG 242.7 KB

Poster - Wellbeing doggy design

PDF 335.9 KB

Poster - Wellbeing boosters

PDF 630.3 KB

Poster - Puppy pose breathing

PDF 341 KB

Poster - Doggy dance break

PDF 271.3 KB

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

We would love your feedback on these resources! Please fill in our survey to share your thoughts and download a certificate of completion for your class / group.