Most dog bite victims are children, with bites most commonly occurring to the child’s face and neck. This can be avoided through the use of dog bite prevention programmes.

Paws! and be safe

Our “Paws and Be Safe” Programme brings our canine teams to schools, libraries, childcare centres, and homes with the aim of teaching children how to interact safely with dogs over 6 interactive lessons.

The 6 sessions will cover topics including:

Greeting an unfamiliar dog
Recognising dog facial expressions and body languages
Learning when it is safe to interact with a dog
Why dogs bite
What to do if a dog runs up to you

Other than keeping children safe in the presence of familiar and unfamiliar dogs, our “Paws and Be Safe” programme also helps children to foster empathy and skills in ascertaining a dog’s feelings through attention to its body language and behaviour.