Fiona and her lovely Education Dog Jake recently visited Busy B's childcare in Loughshinny, Co. Dublin. Fiona and Jake visited two groups of pre-school aged children who picked from flashcards all the different items that dogs need to be healthy and happy - they learned that dogs need a lead and collar, but definitely not chocolate!
The children also learned the WALT method of how to safely pet a dog with the owner's permission:
W - Walk slowly up to the dog's owner.
A - Ask if you can pet the dog.
L - Let the dog sniff your closed fist.
T - Touch the dog where the owner says it is ok to pet him/her.
Thanks to Brenda and all the staff and children at Busy B's for a lovely visit. Don't forget, you can see if you can avail of a FREE Dogs Trust Educational Workshop by contacting education@dogstrust.ie .
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