Teach kids to be safe around dogs.
Most dog bites to children happen with dogs the family already knows — and most are preventable. This free, printable guide shows kids how to greet dogs safely, read the warning signs, and what to do if a dog gets too excited.
Download the guide →Or call (313) 474-8203 Printable guide · great for classrooms and the fridge · freeWhy this matters
Children are the most common dog bite victims — and often the most seriously hurt.
Because kids are small and reach toward faces, their bites are frequently to the head and neck. And it’s usually not a stray — it’s a familiar dog in a familiar place. The good news: a handful of simple, teachable habits dramatically lower the risk. Print this guide, walk through it together, and revisit it now and then.
The simple rules
Warning signs a dog wants space
If you see any of these, give the dog space and tell a grown-up. A dog that looks “cute but nervous” is still telling you something — listen to it.
For parents and teachers
Supervise young children around any dog, model asking permission yourself, and teach kids that a wagging tail doesn’t always mean “come closer.” Print copies for the classroom or the refrigerator, and if a bite does happen, treat it seriously — clean the wound, see a doctor, and report it.
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If a dog hurt your child
A child’s dog bite injury deserves serious attention — physical, emotional, and financial. The Michigan Dog Bite Law Firm offers free, no-pressure reviews, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Get a free case review →Or call (313) 474-8203This guide and page are general information, not legal or medical advice, and do not create an attorney–client relationship. For a medical emergency, call 911.