2008
Volume 5 Issue 2
A non-profit organization dedicated to dog bite prevention through education
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.
In This Issue Dog Bite Prevention Week - Things You Can Do
Member Update
Website Update
On-Line Course CE Credit Update
Case File - Be a Tree Works for Postal Worker
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.
Dog Bite Prevention Week (May 19-25) - Things You Can Do
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Dog Bite Prevention Tips Postcard - postcards are available that give tips for kids and parents about preventing fog bites. These are free while supplies last, we just ask for postage to be covered. Please contact Kerry Potter-Kotecki to order yours. |
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Dog Communication Postcard - postcards are available that teach kids and parents how to read dog body language. You can order these through VistaPrint by uploading the postcard files and then placing your order. They will cost 50 cents each or less depending on how many you purchase. You can get an on-line quote before committing to a purchase. You can also send the files to a local printer for a printing quote. Postcard (standard size): front side back side (right click and save to your computer) Postcard front (over-size): front side back side (right click and save to your computer) Once you have downloaded the files to your computer you must upload them to the VistaPrint site. Follow the instructions provided to print standard or over-size postcards. You may also print these on your own or at a local printer and blow them up for use in a display at community events or for any educational purpose. Download high resolution PDF for printing at your local printer. Customization is available for anyone for a fee of $30. Please send us an email with your logo and contact information if you would like a custom version of the postcard (with your logo replacing the Be a Tree logo and your contact info listed at the bottom) that you can print with VistaPrint or at your local printer.
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The Canadian Animal Health Institute has generously funded the production of 136,000 Be a Tree bookmarks to be distributed across Canada. The bookmarks are free and there are still some left, but shipping charges will apply. Send us an email if you would like some bookmarks to distribute in Canada. Click here for radio PSAs. Radio stations are required by law to provide a certain amount of free air time for public service announcements, so give your local station a call today and send them the link for our PSA recordings and scripts. They may just agree to read or play some of these during dog bite prevention week. Perhaps you can offer to provide an educational display at a local mall, community centre, veterinarian, library Zellers, Walmart, Petsmart or other pet-related or family-related store? See the photo at right for a creative idea. This display was produced by Susan Signor using materials from the Doggone Crazy! board game and from the Doggone Safe website. There are lots of resources available for your use at the Dog Bite Prevention Week Resources page. For more ideas browse through previous editions of the newsletter to see photos of booths and displays set up by various Doggone Safe members. Contact Kerry Potter-Kotecki if you are interested in purchasing a banner (around $50).
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Member Update...
Send us information about any community events you will be attending so that we can include these in the newsletter and on the website.
Members! Please check your listing in the Doggone Safe member database. This will be available to the public and posted on our Find a Trainer page, at the Be a Tree page and at www.be-a-tree.com. The same information will be at all three places. Please check it at this link: http://doggonesafe.com/members_page.php. Send us an email if you are a member and your name is not listed or if there is information that should be corrected or added.
Download the Dog Bite Prevention week press release from the members web page, customize it with your own contact information and send it out to your local media. This may result in an interview or an acknowledgement which will help promote your business as well as providing much needed information about safety around dogs for the people in your community.
Be sure to visit the members only page to see the other press releases, flyers and letters available to help you promote the Be a Tree and Be Doggone Smart at Work programs as well as your own business.
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Give-aways you can order: Stickers - with your logo printed on them ($20 for 250 stickers)
Bookmarks - cover shipping costs
Pamphlets that you can have printed or can order from us for shipping cost
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Website Update...
NEW RESOURCES - There are lots of resources available for your use at the Dog Bite Prevention Week Resources page.
On-Line Course CE Credit Update...
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The on-line dog body language course has been approved for Continuing Education Credits from the following organizations: CPDT: 2.5
credits This is a fun and educational course. Doggone Safe members qualify for a $10 discount off the regular $30 price. Download a PDF demo of the course or register for the course. If you have a group of 5 or more you may qualify for a group discount. Send us an email to enquire. |
Case File - Be a Tree Works for Postal Worker...
Thanks to Dr. Sally Cleland of Saskatchewan for sharing this story as about the experience of her local letter carrier...
Today I was talking to the The Canada Post Delivery Person who works in my neighbourhood. I had discussed the Be a Tree Program with her after last spring's dog bite incident in Moose Jaw involving a letter carrier.
Over her career, she has preferred delivering in our neighbourhood because there are rarely any dogs running loose or unattended, but sometime since we last spoke, she was assigned to another neighbourhood that caused her some concern. She was approaching a house that she knew there was a dog and a little boy answered the door and he was on a cell phone and the dog pushed by him. Becky said there was "no where for her to go" and all she could think of was "Be a Tree". So, she stopped, folded in her branches and watched her roots grow and the dog just sniffed her hands and walked away!!!!!!
People are frequently surprised to find how well it works to Be a Tree. It's simple, it's safe, it's effective, for adults and for kids. Keep spreading the word!
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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CAPPDT Conference - Ottawa ON |
Apr 18-20 |
Joan Orr |
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Seminar: Understanding and Correcting Canine Behaviour Problems- Centennial College, Scarborough, ON |
Apr 23, 6:30-9:30PM Register by Apr 21 |
Kerry Vinson |
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Dog Walk Against Cancer - Bear Mountain State Park |
May 4, 8AM |
Kerry Potter-Kotecki |
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City of Toronto, People, Dogs and Parks Strategy Launch - Withrow Park, Toronto ON |
May 10, 10AM - 1PM |
Joanne Wilk |
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Saskatchewan Early Childhood Learning Conference, Regina, SK |
May 17, 10-4PM |
Sally Cleland |
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Animatch 2008 Walk-a-thon, Centennial Park in DDO |
May 17, 10-4PM |
Sherri Utter |
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Dog Body Language Presentation - Clarkson Town Hall, Clarkson New York |
May 18, 8-9:30PM |
Kerry Potter-Kotecki |
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Saskatchewan Health and Physical Education Teachers Conference, Saskatoon, SK |
May 19 7PM |
Sally Cleland |
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Be a Tree Presentation - Sloatsburg Elementary School PTA, Sloatsburg, NY |
May 19 7PM |
Kerry Potter-Kotecki |
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Le Festival plein air de Montréal, parc Jean-Drapeau |
23-25 Mai |
Sherri Utter |
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Ontario Agility Championships - Iderton ON |
May 23-25 |
Joan Orr |
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Dog Walk-a-thon for Etobicoke Humane Society - West Dean park, Etobicoke ON |
Jun 14, 10AM |
Maria Barnes |
Recommended Products...
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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. LIVING WITH KIDS AND DOGS...WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND
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Dog Defense: Avoiding On-the-Job Dog Bites, DVD (19 minutes) produced by the Latham Foundation Dog Defense features the personal accounts from professionals who encounter dangerous dogs every day in the course of their work. It describes "real world" scenarios and summarizes the more current advice for avoiding painful, frightening and debilitating injuries. Order from the Latham Foundation
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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. |
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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.
New book by Joan and Teresa - Getting Started: Clicking with Your Bunny
New Clicker Training videos (ClickFlicks) for download for as little as $4.99 US and no shipping fee!
Our Sponsors ...
Thanks to our sponsors. Their generosity and community spirit help us to spread the Doggone Safe educational messages more effectively.
Adopt-a-classroom sponsor - Newfoundland
Adopt-a-classroom sponsor - Ontario
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.