Doggone Safe
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February 26, 2011
Great safety tips on how to get kids to behave properly around dogs. As a professional dog trainer, I really see the need for good safety programs for kids, and Doggone Safe is one of the best! I frequently give the Be A Tree presentation and everyone loves it. While a serious topic, the program has been developed to be entertaining, interactive and carefully repetitive to help kids thoroughly retain the information. The visuals are excellent and the "tools" for learning are fun. Most adults attending learn right along with the kids.
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working with children attending my group training with their family pet.
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Update the photos to make them look like the present time period.
February 26, 2011
At our 2009 Animal Welfare Conference, the session on the Be a Tree Program was one of the highlights of the conference. This practical, easy to understand dog bite prevention program is a great resource for children and adults.
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We found the Be A Tree program to be an easy to use educational tool.
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Encourage more people to use the Be A Tree program.
February 26, 2011
I have been involved with several organisations that aim to produce a dog safe child. My goal would be for them all to own and promote the Doggone Crazy board game. It should be available as past of the curriculum in every school in this country. Please find a way to reduce the horrendous postage and keep up the flow of invaluable information and all the good work! Oliver Beverly, CLEAR Dog Training, Brisbane, Australia.
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Every week one puppy owner is made to read a Doggone Crazy print out on dog body language - it is the first item on the agenda.
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It's brilliant as is. No changes necessary.
February 25, 2011
Doggone Safe is an amazing resource that is shared with each and every one of our puppy and dog teams that learn and train with us. Doggone Safe's postcards are also made available, and we have the main website page displayed during all of our Start Right! Orientations. We share the sites excellent resources both in group and private sessions. And the feedback we receive for sharing Doggone Safe with others is simply outstanding. Doggone Safe's resources are a must-have for canine education programs!
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Puppy and Adult canine education programs
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February 25, 2011
Doggone Safe is a wonderful organization that provides invaluable information teaching the public how to safely interact with dogs. As a professional trainer that specializes in behavior, I often refer my clients to the Doggone Safe website as a resource. I have also taught the Be a Tree bite prevention program to many children who have been very enthusiastic and excited to participate and learn how to recognize dogs' body language, along with safety. This organization is without a doubt responsible for educating many adults and children, and keeping them smart and safe.
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working with personal clients and with the Be a Tree program
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I have no suggestions or recommendations to improve this program
February 25, 2011
I first found the Be A Tree presenter kit 5+ years ago when trying to put information on dog bite safety for local preschool/ elementary age children. The presentation is concise and easy to follow. It keeps the kids attention and the adults watching have come away having learned as well. The audience enjoys being involved - by being a tree or rock and the interactive game. I have had nothing but positive reviews from all the presentations I have done.
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my job as a veterinary technician
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increase marketing
February 24, 2011
People getting bitten by dogs is in most cases due to misunderstandings between the two species. To prevent this problem it is essential for both adults and children to learn to read canine body language and to behave in a way that dogs view as non-threatening. Doggone Safe is a pioneering organization working on educating people through their bite prevention program. Their work is extremely valuable!
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my dog training business
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increase their marketing!
February 24, 2011
Dog behavior is a field with more than its share of junk information, to the great detriment of dogs, their owners and the public at large. What an inspiration to see Doggone Safe do exactly the opposite: disseminate outstanding information. And, not only that, in an accessible manner to that group all of us want better to protect, children.
Bravo!
Jean Donaldson
Founder and Director
The Academy for Dog Trainers
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The ease with which children can learn the kinds of drills and SOP's taught by Doggone Safe.
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Help get its curricula into all schools.
February 24, 2011
Having wonderful puppies that go to loving homes, The Doggone Safe Organization helps these homes with children. The brochures, cards and classes teach the children in a fun way and also help them love their pets even more. All children would benefit from this organization because of the encounters with pets is everywhere.
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Working with the IPDTA
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Just tell them to keep up the good work
February 24, 2011
Doggone Safe has been a valuable resource for my clients. The clear written examples and photographs perfectly illustrate the focus of Doggone Safe-to educate children and adults in reading a dog's body language, how to properly greet a dog and what to do if met by a dog that feels threatened.
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Witnessing the changes in how the children who viewed the presentation now approach leashed dogs in public.
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Hope that more individuals become aware of this valuable resource.
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