On Wednesday, we had a visitor, Dawn from Dogs Trust. She came to the school over two days and visited every class to tell us about what Dogs Trust do, how to look after pet dogs and what to do if you meet a stray dog. We made a list of the things dogs need, including food (twice daily), water (all the time), walks (twice daily), vaccinations, license, microchip (which Dawn informed us will be required by law in 2016), love and care, grooming, a bed, cage/kennel and playtime.
Dawn told us about Patch's story. Patch was the first dog rescued by Dogs Trust in Dublin when they set up in 2009. She explained the steps that the vets and workers in Dogs Trust went through to look after Patch and bring him back to health, right up to his adoption by a family five years ago.
We also learned about what to do if you see a stray dog (any dog without an owner). Dawn advised us not to go over to the dog, and to call the dog warden if we were worried. She also told us it is important to ask any owner before you pet their dog and showed us how to make a 'safe hand' for the dog to sniff.
Afterwards, we all got a wristband, sticker and certificate to show we now know exactly how to be safe with dogs. Thanks Dawn!!
On Friday, we created a brochure about looking after dogs to see if we could remember the information Dawn shared with us.
We also learned about what to do if you see a stray dog (any dog without an owner). Dawn advised us not to go over to the dog, and to call the dog warden if we were worried. She also told us it is important to ask any owner before you pet their dog and showed us how to make a 'safe hand' for the dog to sniff.
Afterwards, we all got a wristband, sticker and certificate to show we now know exactly how to be safe with dogs. Thanks Dawn!!
On Friday, we created a brochure about looking after dogs to see if we could remember the information Dawn shared with us.