“Dog Stars”
A dog safety presentation for primary school children in Adelaide
Dog Stars is an engaging dog safety education program designed to help children build confidence around dogs while learning how to interact with them safely and respectfully.
Through interactive activities, videos, and real-life examples, students learn to understand dog body language, recognise when a dog may need space, and make safe choices around both familiar and unfamiliar dogs.
The program promotes empathy, kindness, and responsible pet ownership while giving children practical skills they can use at home, school, and in their community.
What Students Learn
Students learn:
How to safely approach and interact with dogs
How to recognise common dog body language signals
Why dogs sometimes bite and how bites can be prevented
How to stay safe around unfamiliar dogs
How to show kindness, empathy, and respect towards animals
The responsibilities involved in caring for a family pet
With thousands of Australians requiring medical treatment following dog bite incidents each year, many of them children, dog safety education has never been more important.
Curriculum Links
Dog Stars supports learning outcomes within the Australian Curriculum, particularly:
Health and Physical Education
Personal and Social Capability
Critical and Creative Thinking
Ethical Understanding
For schools following the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), Dog Stars also aligns with the transdisciplinary themes:
Who We Are
Sharing the Planet
The program encourages students to think about wellbeing, relationships, personal responsibility, and caring for other living things.
Teacher resources and follow-up materials are available upon request.
Who We Visit
Dog Stars presentations are suitable for:
Primary Schools
OSHC Programs
Vacation Care Programs
Libraries
Scout and Guide Groups
Community Centres
Children's Events
Sessions typically run for 30–40 minutes and can be delivered to individual classes, year levels, or whole-school groups.
Why Choose Dog Stars?
Dog Stars is delivered by Lena Logan from Paws & Reward, an experienced animal behaviour professional who has worked with hundreds of families to help children and dogs live safely and successfully together.
Credentials
Working with Children Check
Public Liability Insurance
First Class Honours Degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Fear Free Certified Professional
Family Paws Parent Educator
Curriculum-linked educational content
Book a Presentation
Whether you're looking for a presentation for a single class, year level, vacation care program, or whole-school event, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact us today to discuss your school or organisation's needs and arrange a Dog Stars presentation.