Our ‘Dog safety workshops’ teach children how to behave safely around dogs, ensuring the child-dog bond can be enjoyed to its fullest. The ‘Spot the problem’ story is designed to encourage children to consider and adapt how they behave around dogs, as well as identify common, everyday risks. Read the story 'Spot the problem’ As a class, or in pairs or groups. Deal with the problems There are 10 ‘problems’ included in the story, which could be considered problems for both the people and the dogs. Identify the problem Explain the problems Remove the problems

Getting a puppy is a big commitment, and it’s important that children and their families fully understand what is involved in owning a dog before getting one. Pupils read the story ‘ A new puppy’, which explores Jenny and her mum’s experience of getting a puppy and then answer ten questions about the story. The activity practices pupils’ reading comprehension skills with a focus on retrieving information, as well as developing their awareness and understanding of what is involved in owning a dog.