How to speak dog?

Children learn safe behavior around dogs and how to read canine body language.

Steps

1. Conversation: who has a dog and how they care for their pet.
2. The teacher displays photographs of dogs: happy, frightened, angry; children interpret mood by tail and ear posture.
3. Core safety rules: always ask the owner before petting; never approach an eating dog.
4. If an unfamiliar dog approaches, stand like a tree: arms tucked close to body, looking down at the ground.
5. Children practice the 'tree' and 'turtle' defensive postures through guided games.

Tip: Invite a certified dog therapy volunteer with a gentle therapy dog to demonstrate.