Dog Safety

This week we have been learning about dog safety. We decided this would be a good topic for hauora, as there are lots of dogs in our community and we need to know how to keep ourselves safe when around dogs. 

We learnt that there are nine rules we need to follow; they are:

1. Check it's Sweet - Before you Meet! 2. To Understand - they Sniff your Hand! 3. Chin or Chest -  that's the Best! 4. To meet a Pup - ask a Grown Up! 5. If a Dog has a Snack - Keep well Back! 6. Keep your Face - Out of their Space! 7. Don't Run and Shout - it Freaks Us Out! 8. A Dog's not a Toy - Don't Tease and Annoy! 9. Quiet and Slow - is the way to Go! To find out more please visit: http://www.dogsafety.govt.nz/dogsafety.nsf/wpg_URL/Kids-Dog-Safety-Tips-for-Kids-Index!OpenDocument On Friday, Mrs Foley had organised a special visitor. To our surprise three visitors turned up. We had two local Police Dog Handlers bring their dogs to meet us and another Police Officer with the pup he is caring for and training.  The officers talked to us about their job, the dogs role and how the dogs help them in their duties. We were able to see how well trained the dogs are through demonstrations. Last of all, the children were able to put their knowledge of the rules into use when the opportunity came to pat the dogs. It was an incredible experience for everyone who was able to take part. We are lucky to have great Police Officers in our community who can come see us to assist our learning.