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Humane Education Program

Teaching Humane Education to seated students

 Our age-appropriate presentations encourage pet owners and families to build a positive, happy relationship with their  pet dogs by understanding a dog's needs and the correct way to  safely approach a strange dog.  

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Our  presenters pair up with our therapy dog teams and work together to provide education for children in schools,  libraries, or at community events.

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During the 45 minute presentation, we discuss how to:

  • understand and care for a pet dog  

  • recognize a dog's body language

  • how to approach a stranger's dog for petting

 

Children are encouraged to practice what they have learned in a safe environment, using our therapy dog teams. 

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Presentation Interactions

Our Human Education team was invited back to Cynthia Mann Elementary to present their Humane Education program to students in grades k-6.  The sessions were tailored for each grade level to include activities and learning appropriate to the students' ages.

Teaching dog body language to students

Children hear a basic presentation about dog

  • need for water, food, exercise, and care

  • body language communicating how they feel

  • safety when approaching a stranger's dog

Therapy dog introduced to students

Learning about Timber and  her life.

Students petting therapy dogs

Meeting Max and Kirby.

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Student petting Simon(therapy dog) supervised by handler

Feeling Simon's soft fur.

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Student pets therapy dog Martin while handler looks on.

Martin meets a new friend.

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Handler introduces therapy dog Cooper to student

Cooper gets a pet while hearing about a student's own dog - we answer questions, encourage good habits.

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