Reach & Teach Humane Education Curriculum

The Reach & Teach Humane Education Program is a fun and engaging way to teach kids (K-6th grade) the positive and powerful message of what it really means to be a responsible pet owner. This program  includes the SAFE Dog Bite Prevention curriculum. You also get physical products that will be shipped to you and downloadable curriculum materials on demand.

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  • Course Length

    6 to 8 Hours

  • Games

    Includes Dog Smart

  • Category

    Humane Education

  • Content

    Video, PowerPoints, Curriculum
Safe Dog Bite Prevention Curriculum

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What can you do in your community to teach humane education?
Our materials that make learning how to be a responsible pet owner fun.
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The program includes eight units designed to be presented in 45 to 60 minute sessions. Reach & Teach covers being a responsible pet owner, how to stop pet overpopulation, how to have a healthy and safe pet, providing for a pet their whole life, animal advocacy, careers working with animals, and two units that encompass our SAFE Dog Bite Prevention Program (also sold separately).

The program is entirely scripted and comes with: 60 page program guide, 20 eight page kid’s activity guides, 1 Dog Smart Card Game, 50 SAFE Dog Bite Prevention Game 4″ x 6″ postcards, downloadable Powerpoint, downloadable videos, additional puzzles and games to copy, and certificate of completion masters for both Reach & Teach and SAFE Dog Bite Prevention. Each unit focuses on the development of different character traits and includes a student “I Can” statement.

Who can benefit from this curriculum?

Anyone that would like to teach their community and children about humane education.
Educators
Dog Trainers
Girl & Boys Clubs Leaders
Homeschool Parents
Shelter Workers
Community Volunteers
some of our customers
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Course contents

Kids will learn

 How to stay safe around dogs

Learn tips to evaluate a situation where a dog is present, to know if that dog is safe to be near through dog body language cues.

 Know how to have a healthy pet 

Teaches the importance of regular visits to a veterinarian, getting the appropriate vaccinations, having healthy food, and shelter. 

 Stop pet overpopulation 

Use our fun games to teach what happens when dogs and cats are not spayed or neutered. 

 What it means to be an advocate for your pet 
Kids have a voice. Teach them how to use it politely and appropriately to protect their pet and spread the word of humane education.

Reach & Teach Curriculum Includes:

 Designed for educators, parents, girl scouts, boy scouts, 4-H clubs, homeschoolers, shelters, and volunteers

 Comes with 2 scripted PowerPoints, one for kids and one for adults

 Kids presentations are designed for Kindergarten through 6th grade

 Teaches how to provide for your pet their whole life

 Includes Dog Smart Card Game and pack of 50 SAFE game 4x6 post cards mailed separately
 Curriculum manual is a 60 page printed hard copy mailed separately

 Includes downloadable games and puzzles to copy and hand out

 Includes a downloadable certificate of completion master

 Includes 20 eight page kid's activity guides mailed separately

 Tips & Add Ons section with additional suggestions and ideas for your presentations 

 Eight 45 to 60 minute units can be taught separately or together

SAFE Dog Bite Prevention Curriculum Includes:

 Designed for educators, parents, girl scouts, boy scouts, 4-H clubs, homeschoolers, shelters, and volunteers

 Comes with 2 scripted PowerPoints, one for kids and one for adults

 Kids presentations are designed for Kindergarten through 6th grade

 Learn to 'talk dog' with dog body language

 Includes Dog Smart Card Game and pack of 50 SAFE game 4x6 post cards, mailed separately
 Curriculum manual is a 15 page downloadable PDF

 Includes downloadable games and puzzles to copy and hand out

 Includes a downloadable certificate of completion master

 Includes how to stay SAFE around dogs you know and dogs you don't know

 Learn how to meet a new dog 

 Two 45 to 60 minute units can be taught separately or together

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Teaching the next generation of pet owner

We believe that educating children on how to be a responsible and caring friend to their pets, is a good way to reduce the number of dogs and cats in shelters. Once children understand the importance of dog and cat safety, dog bite prevention, spaying and neutering, and proper health care, they’ll become an advocate of animals in their home and around the world.

The Good Dog Reach & Teach Humane Education Program gets a positive and powerful message about what it really means to own a dog out to children, the next generation of pet owners. The program covers all animals, but focuses primarily on dogs and cats.
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Dog Bite Prevention Game

104 card deck teaches dog bite prevention through dog body language pictures. Play dozens of classic card and math games. Fun for all ages.

SAFE Game  Postcard

A fifty pack of our dog bite prevention postcards, especially for kids. SAFE game around strange dogs on the front and dogs you know on the back.

Girl Scout Patch & Postcard Pack

Our patch pack can by used by Girl Scouts, Brownies, 4-H, etc. and comes with 10 patches and SAFE game postcards. Use with the SAFE program.

Dog Smart Online Game

Our dog bite prevention card game is now available as an online game. Play different rounds to learn dog safety through dog body language. 

Meet the instructor

Kim Merritt

Five years ago, my sister, professional reward based dog trainer Jenn Merritt, CPDT-KA, and I founded Good Dog Enterprises. We developed a dog bite prevention curriculum for children called SAFE, to help decrease the number of children bitten each year by dogs. Today, our curriculum is used around the world by dog training professionals, veterinarians, and educators. Now our program has been redesigned for corporate use by businesses and organizations who allow dogs in the workplace or have employees who encounter dogs while on the job. Make Dogsurance dog bite prevention training part of your health and safety program for all employees.
Meet the instructor

Jenn Merritt, CPDT-KA

Jenn had a fulfilling career as a a professional dog trainer for more than 13 years. She was also  a guild certified Tellington TTouch companion animal practitioner for 10 years. Jenn was Fear Free certified, a Family Paws Parent Educator, a Maxwell Award nominee, and she's been published in “Dog Fancy,” “The Dog Trainer’s Resource 3,” and “The APDT Chronicle of the Dog.” She's also been seen on “CBS This Morning.” Jenn is the creator of the SAFE dog bite prevention program.

Course Lessons

It is our hope that your family comes together to work with your family dog through this program and it provides many opportunities over the upcoming months to enjoy each other and have fun. Not every lesson will be perfect and not every dog will pick up a new skill on the first try, but that's OK. Keep practicing and feel free to contact us with questions or problems. Good luck and starting training!

Frequently asked questions

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and you'll be provided continuous access to the training videos. Take your time and watch them as many times as you like. Repetition is good for everyone. 

Was this written by a professional dog trainer?

Yes it was. Jenn Merritt, CPDT-KA, BS, was a professional reward based dog trainer for more than thirteen years. She was also Fear Free certified and a Tellington TTouch Guild Member.

What does reward based dog training mean?

Reward based dog training or positive reinforcement dog training uses praise and/or treats to reward your dog for doing something you want him to do. Dogs quickly learn what behavior to repeat to get praise and rewards. Reward based training does not use punishment, force, or any type of training device that injures or hurts your dog.