Dogs and Children: Top tips to keep them safe and happy together
A Police Chief Inspector is warning families to remember that any dog can bite, after a 3-year-old was bitten in the face by his family’s pet after trying to climb on the animal.
The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) is reminding families that whilst we don’t expect our own dog to bite, it’s important to remember any dog can bite if they feel they have no other option.
CAPT have created free resources with bite-sized safety tips to share with the families you work with.
What’s on offer?
Safety around dogs fact sheet
Simple safety tips to help families keep children safe and dogs happy.
Your dog and new baby fact sheet
For families who have a baby on the way, this fact sheet has top tips to help prepare a dog for the new arrival.
Translated fact sheets
Both of our helpful fact sheets have been translated into six community languages (Arabic, Bengali, Polish, Punjabi, Urdu and Welsh)
Click here to take a look at all the resources available.
Calling all professionals: please share these resources with any families you work with who have children and own a dog.
