Animal safety for kids: ask before you pet
Children love animals, but unfamiliar dogs and cats can be frightened. The animals sheet shows a calm, safe approach.
What gugiboard shows
The danger photo shows grabbing an unknown animal; the safe photo shows asking the owner and petting gently.
The spoken message is short and friendly.
How to talk about it
Practice “Ask first, then pet gently” with a stuffed animal.
Talk about how animals show they want space.
What to notice while playing
The safe photo shows the ask first. If your child goes straight to petting, use it as the moment to practise the question.
The message is friendly on purpose, because animals are not bad, they just need asking.
A two-minute practice at home
Practise with a stuffed animal: ask, wait, then stroke once with two fingers.
Next time you see a dog on a walk, stop and say “Ask the grown-up first”.
Safety in real life
Supervise children with pets, including your own.
Teach not to disturb animals while they eat or sleep.
gugiboard Kids Safety is a conversation tool for families, not a certified course or a substitute for adult supervision.
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