Skip to content ↓
Chesswood Junior School

Chesswood Junior School

Dog and Animal Safety

KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE AROUND PETS AND OTHER ANIMALS

Many children love making furry friends or having pets of their own but is is important to be aware of the risks involved and how to maintain a safe and healthy relationship with animals.

OVERVIEW

LINK

rspca - keeping children safe and dogs happy

A dog welfare expert from the RSPCA gives her top tips for keeping children safe around dogs while making sure the dogs remain safe and happy too,

PETS AND YOUR CHILD

This video from the NHS explains how to introduce pets to new babies and as children grow, what they should or shouldn't do around animals at home.

 

 

 

https://vimeo.com/372890429

 

CATS' PROTECTION - CATS AND KIDS DOS AND DON'TS

This video outlines some dos and don'ts for children and how to behave around cats, making sure both children and cats feel safe and calm.

A GUIDE TO DOG BODY LANGUAGE

This video teaches children (and adults!) how to read dogs' body language to determine whether they are friendly, nervous or scared, giving tips on when to approach dogs - and when not to.

 

DOG'S CONSENT TO PET

This video shows the body language of a dog who wants to be petted and what to look for when a dog doesn't.

 

 

RSPCA - CHILDREN AND DOGS

A guide to staying safe around dogs for children

DOGS' TRUST - STAYING SAFE WITH DOGS

This PDF includes advice and tips for children on how to behave around dogs in a responsible and safe way, including how to read a dog's body language.