This week, we have welcomed Alison from Dog’s Trust into our assemblies to talk to the children about how to keep safe around dogs.

The children have learnt that if they want to stroke a dog that they see out in public, they must:

• Ask the owner- it is very important to get permission first.
• Ask the dog- the children know to stand with their hands by their sides.
• Wait for the dog to come to you- if the dog doesn’t it means that they don’t want to be stroked.
• Always stroke the dog on the side of their body so they can see what is happening.
• Always stroke dogs gently.

The children have also learnt what to do if they are scared when a dog comes up to them.

• Never run away, always stand still as the dog may think it is a game.
• Anything that you might have in your hands that a dog may like, throw it away on the floor.
• Cross your arms so that they cannot sniff your hands.
• Don’t look at the dog.

See if your child can remember what to do around dogs that they see out and about!