April-Jun 2006
Volume 3 Issue 3
A non-profit organization dedicated to Dog Bite Prevention
Doggone Safe is the only non-profit organization incorporated in Canada and the US dedicated to dog bite prevention through education, and victim support. Doggone Safe provides services in Canada, the US and around the world through its website and network of volunteers.
Join Doggone Safe and become part of a growing movement of professionals dedicated to dog bite prevention education. Get some free bookmarks when you join - while supplies last.
In This Issue Kids Say Thanks for Be a Tree Program
Member Update
Website Update
Will my Dog Bite Again?
Doggone Safe in the Media
Fun and Fundraising in New York
Upcoming Events
Recommended Products
Our Sponsors
Join the Dog Bite Victim Support Group - this is a forum for families of child dog bite victims to talk about their experiences and concerns, learn from and support each other.
Kids Say Thanks for Be a Tree Program
Doggone Safe member Esther Horn from Dana Point California has been doing Be a Tree presentations sponsored by the Pet Project Foundation. Esther received some terrific thank you notes from some fourth graders, which we are pleased to share with you...
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"...I learned a lot from that presentation, it was very interesting. I told my Mom about it and she was amazed ... I saw this mean dog one day and I did the tree ..." "... I liked the part when we got to come to front of the class and act things out. I didn't know that dogs don't like hugs and kisses ..." "... It is helpful because if I see a strange dog I will know what to do. I also learned that dogs get scared too. I enjoyed learning about keeping safe ..." " ... I really enjoyed doing the actions like the tree ... I am kind of afraid of dogs, but now I feel much safer ..." |
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Member Update...
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We have updated the Member web page with lots of new and useful information and an improved format to make the page more user friendly. Here are the topics covered ... Membership Information and Materials Members-only Yahoo discussion group for presenters Logo Usage - get your 2006 logos Member wall certificate - get your 2006 certificate Be a Tree Program Information Sponsorship Proposal Flyers to help promote Be a Tree sponsorship **NEW** How to book a program, order materials and get paid **NEW** Expense reimbursement form (for pre-approved expenses for licensed presenters only) **NEW** Be a Tree budget calculator Educational give-away materials Be a Tree Reference Centre Be Doggone Smart at Work Program Information Promote the Be Doggone Smart at Work Program Information package Presenter Qualifications Presenter Training Seminars**NEW** Terms of the License Agreement**NEW** How to Book a Program and Get Paid**NEW** Find customers for the Doggone Smart at Work Program and we will come to you **NEW** |
It is membership renewal time. We have mailed out renewal reminders to the 90 or so members who did not yet renew. Thanks to all who have renewed. Membership dues will be $20 for 2006. We appreciate on-line renewals - just click here and choose Join Doggone Safe (even if you are already a member), then click on Catalogue and choose "Join Doggone Safe". Thanks in advance for renewing your membership. We count on your support and enthusiasm!
The password for the member's only part of the site has changed. If you have renewed your membership and have not yet received the new password please send us an email and we will send you the new password so that you can download your 2006 logos and see all the improvements to the member's only part of the site.
Send us information about any community events you will be attending so that we can include these in the newsletter and on the website.
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Give-aways you can order: Stickers - with your logo printed on them ($20 USD; $28 CAD for 250 stickers)
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New Budget Calculator Spreadsheet:
A spreadsheet to help with budget calculations for the Be a Tree program is posted at the members page. This allows you to try out different combinations of numbers of classrooms, numbers of students and different combinations of give away materials. You can use this to help develop pricing options for sponsorship proposals. This is available in US dollars only.
Website Update...
The Member's web page has been updated with lots of new information and downloads. Material posted at the Member's page is listed above.
Several new articles have been posted at the article library page. Please contact the authors for permission to reprint or post these at a website.
A new testimonials page for the Be a Tree program with downloadable PDF has been posted.
Will My Dog Bite Again?...
By Kerry Vinson
I have worked with many dogs (and their owners) who have bitten someone and in the majority of cases these dogs do not bite anyone else. Canine aggression is a complex, multi-factorial problem that requires specific knowledge to correct. Some dogs may need to be in a household where there are no young children, whereas other dogs may be able to be desensitized through behaviour modification to almost any situation. Regardless, the sooner the this problem is addressed, the better the chances are that it can be corrected ... one thing is relatively certain: once it has surfaced, the phenomenon of canine aggression will not go away on its own without appropriate intervention. Read the full article
Doggone Safe in the Media...
On TV
In Print
Doggone Safe co-founder and vice president Teresa Lewin, wrote a letter to columnist John Ross explaining about being a tree if a dog is threatening. Mr. Ross published Teresa's letter and responded:
"Thank you for writing. Your website www.doggonesafe.com is very interesting. I recommend that all "Dog Talk" readers who would like to learn more about handling dog attacks to check it out."
Fun and Fundraising in New York ...
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Doggone Safe US Vice President Kerry Potter Kotecki was busy promoting Doggone Safe and educating the community at the local Youthfest (photo of booth at right). Kerry also arranged for a fundraising activity through a local children's theatre production, The People Garden which helped teach people to "be a tree" and raised some money for Doggone Safe as well. |
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Upcoming Events...
Here are some events organized by Doggone Safe members, at which Doggone Safe members will be speaking or at which Doggone Safe will have a booth. Please find us and say hi!
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Safety and the Family Dog - Cary NC Parks and Rec |
Jul 12, 19, 26 |
Jennifer Shryock |
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Baby days at Babies' R 'Us - Raleigh NC |
Jul 26 |
Jennifer Shryock |
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Safety and the Family Dog - Herb Young Centre - Cary NC |
Aug 17, 24, 31 |
Jennifer Shryock |
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Safety and the Family Dog - Pullen Park Community Centre - Cary NC |
Sep 6, 13 |
Jennifer Shryock |
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Baby days at Babies' R 'Us - Raleigh NC |
Sep 27 |
Jennifer Shryock |
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Pet Sitters International Conference, Phoenix AZ |
Sep 29-Oct 1 |
Jennifer Shryock |
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International Positive Dog Training Association Conference - Kitchener ON |
Oct 21-22 |
Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin |
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Doggone Safe Conference - Safety and the Family Dog, Cary NC |
March 17-18, 2007 |
Jennifer Shryock, Joan Orr, Teresa Lewin and more |
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International Positive Dog Training Association Conference - Kitchener ON |
Oct 27-28, 2007 |
Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin |
Recommended Products...
Living with Kids and Dogs...Without Losing Your Mind by Colleen Pelar.
This is a must-have resource for families with kids and dogs. All ages and stages of dogs and children are covered with practical tips for keeping them both safe and happy.
"This is a wonderful book. Useful, useful, useful information - all the main points in an extremely easy-to-read style. As a trainer and mom, Colleen sees the full picture" - Dr Ian Dunbar - founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
Click on the link to buy Buy this book from Dogwise and help earn commission for Doggone Safe.
Dogs and Storks CD - Everything you need to know to prepare the family dog for life with kids.
Produced by Jennifer Shryock, Doggone Safe US Vice President, parent, educator and dog behavior specialist. Learn more and read testimonials.
Doggone Safe is now a KPCT Affiliate. Any orders placed at the KPCT site within 30 days of visiting that site via a link from Doggone Safe will generate commission for Doggone Safe.
Click on the recommended products to the right to order or get more information.
If you want to learn the newest clicker techniques from the experts and get hands-on practice, then come to a Clicker Expo. These expos are a ton of fun and the environment is very positive. Doggone Safe president Joan Orr will be there as a faculty member. Be sure to introduce yourself and say hi!
Our Sponsors ...
Thanks to our sponsors. Their generosity and community spirit help us to spread the Doggone Safe educational messages more effectively.
Trade show booth sponsor; educational material sponsor
Adopt-a-classroom sponsor - Newfoundland
Adopt-a-classroom sponsor - Newfoundland
Adopt-a-classroom sponsor - Newfoundland
St. John's Veterinary Hospital
Bookmark Sponsor
Adopt-a-classroom sponsor - Dana Point-San Clemente California
For More Information...
For more information about Doggone Safe and for useful tips about bite prevention please visit the Doggone Safe website. Any materials found at the site can be used at websites or in printed matter without permission (unless specifically noted) provided proper credit is given. A link back to the Doggone Safe site is appreciated.
Privacy Policy...
Doggone Safe will not share its mailing list with third parties. Information obtained through the on-line ordering system is encrypted and kept confidential. Credit card information is not stored and is deleted as soon as the order is processed.