FREE WORKSHOP-“Safety Tips for Homes with Children and Dogs” lecture (humans only), Sunday, February 26th, 2-3pm at Extraordinary Ventures Conference Center, 200 South Elliott Road, Chapel Hill, no preregistration required

Four Week Dogs and Children Together Class-for children 8-13 years old, their families and their family dog, March 3, 10, 17, 31, 11am-12noon at Extraordinary Ventures Conference Center, 200 South Elliott Road, $60-participants must preregister

Every year, almost 5 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States, and most of those victims are children. The good news is that most dog bites can be prevented if people, especially children, learn how to be safe around dogs. Recent research shows that the rate of dog–bite related injuries among children seems to be decreasing through education.

Blue Dog Creature Coaching will conduct a special free lecture on dog/child safety entitled “Safety Tips for Homes with Children and Dogs”and four week workshop for parents, children and their family dog entitled “Dogs and Children Together”.

“Safety Tips for Homes with Children and Dogs” is a free lecture for humans only and is open to the public and for all participants of “Dogs and Children Together” on February 26th from 2-3pm.  This fun, informative, and entertaining lecture for humans only is open to the public.

“Dogs and Children Together” is a special four week class for children, their families, and their family dog. The class is designed for children 8-13 years of age and their parents.  It instructs the basics of dog safety, dog care and basic training with positive, motivational techniques.  Family dogs with a bite history or aggression towards other dogs or people cannot attend this class, but families can contact us about other training options, 919-357-5396 jenn@bluedogk9.com.

4 classes of one hour per class:

• Safety around dogs (first class is without dogs)
• Safely approach and pet a dog
• What is “safe” and “unsafe” around a dog
• Basic dog body language (for older children)
• How to STAND LIKE A TREE or LIE LIKE A LOG if a strange, unleashed dog runs up to you
• Teach your dog to sit.
• Teach your dog to “leave it”
• Teach your dog not to jump up.
• Teach your dog to walk on a leash.
• Teach  your dog to come when called
• Teach your dog a trick.
• The day-to-day realities of pet care
• Common mistakes to avoid
• The crucial lifetime commitment to the love, care, and training that every pet deserves.

Upcoming schedule:

Feb 26 – Free “Safety Tips for Homes with Children and Dogs” lecture (attended by parent, required for participants).

Four Week Dogs and Children Together Class-for children 8-13 years old, their families and their family dog
March 3 – Safety around dogs (without dogs) and how to reward your dog for being good.
March 10 – Teach your dog to sit, “watch me” and “no jumping”
March 17 – Teach your dog to “leave it” and “come. Introduction to loose leash walking
March 31 – Teach your dog a trick.  Continue loose leash walking.