Kellie Diller teaching a Dog Safety Program

A lot of people don’t know that ARLP has a Dog Safety Program.

ARLP volunteers go to public/ charter schools and community centers to talk with Pre-K thru 5th grade kids about appropriate behavior around dogs and how to be safe in situations where they may encounter a stray dog. It’s a great program. And surprisingly, many kids with dogs in their homes don’t always know that they shouldn’t stick their face in a dog’s face.

The Dog Safety Program is one of the most intimate and direct ways in which ARLP volunteers can make a real impact on our communities. I would like to think that these kids will remember Madeline, Marri, Kellie and me like I remember some of the people that came to my elementary school classrooms. I can’t remember what they told me but, I’m sure it’s in my head somewhere.

ARLP is always in need of reliable help. As the program has caught on it has been difficult to keep up with the volume of requests. We are constantly on the look out for Teacher and Dog/Handler teams. Because many of these programs occur during the day it is difficult for our small core of dedicated volunteers to continue to get time away from work. Please contact ARLP if you are interested in helping out.

Additionally, ARLP is always looking for classrooms and children’s groups to bring our program to. If you are involved with kids and are interested in ARLP coming out to your class or group to conduct a Dog Safety Program we’d love to arrange something!

If you have any questions about the Dog Safety Program please contact our Director of Education Kellie Dillner at education@arottalove.org

To see all the pictures from Monday April 28th’s Dog Safety class check out http://www.madelineandi.com/4_29_08.htm