Dog Safety
Recently we’ve seen several tragic dog attack fatalities, so it’s paramount that families are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to enjoy spending time with their dogs safely.
Leading animal welfare organisations have teamed up to produce a shareable infographic to encourage safe interactions with dogs. The Canine and Feline Sector Group Dog Safety Code highlights three crucial messages that all dog owners and families need to know:
- Be alert– Always keep an eye on your dog around kids. Never leave them alone together
- Be aware– Dogs use signals to tell us how they feel – What is your dog telling you?
- Be safe– Any dog can bite. Accidents happen fast.
Spread the word about Dog Safety
The Halton Safeguarding Children Partnership want as many people as possible to display and share the Dog Safety Code to get the Dog Safety message out there.
- Download and share the digital version of the Dog Safety Code
- Download and share the digital version of the Dog Safety Code(triangle version)
- Download and share the printable version of the Dog Safety Code
- Download and share the printable version of the Dog Safety Code(triangle version).
Defra’s dog safety partner pack includes a range of downloadable resources to support your dog safety communications both online and in person.
A further useful resources produced by the RSPCA is: Keeping Children Safe and Dogs Happy | RSPCA – RSPCA – rspca.org.uk
The Dogs Trust is also providing free dog safety masterclasses for parents and caregivers.
