Be a Dog's Best Friend
A fun colouring book about being safe around dogs.
Dogs communicate with their bodies every day. They tell us when they're happy, worried, frightened, or when they simply need a little space. But do children know how to recognize those signals?
Be a Dog's Best Friend helps young children begin to understand what dogs are saying through simple lessons and engaging colouring pages.
Designed for children approximately 4–8 years old, this book combines a fun colouring activity with practical lessons about respecting dogs and interacting with them safely.
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Learning to Understand Dogs
Every child can benefit from learning how to behave safely around dogs, whether they have a dog at home or encounter them when visiting friends, family, or neighbours. Understanding how dogs communicate helps children recognize when a dog is relaxed, worried, or needs space.
Children often show affection by hugging dogs, dressing them up, or reaching for their toys. A family dog may tolerate these behaviours, but not every dog will. Dogs have different personalities, experiences, and levels of tolerance. What one dog accepts may make another uncomfortable or frightened.
Even familiar, friendly dogs can react unexpectedly, and dog bites can happen. Learning to respect a dog's personal space and follow simple safety rules can help children develop safer habits around dogs. Be a Dog's Best Friend provides a gentle introduction to dog safety through age-appropriate lessons and engaging colouring activities, encouraging kindness, confidence, and respect for dogs.
Recognize Dog Body Language
Help children recognize the signs of a happy, relaxed dog, as well as signals that a dog may be worried, frightened, or need space.
Practice Safer Habits
Introduce simple safety rules, including always asking before petting a dog, leaving sleeping or eating dogs alone, and respecting their personal space.
Colour, Learn and Discuss
Age-appropriate lessons paired with colouring illustrations encourage parents and children to learn together. Familiar check mark, caution, and stop signs help reinforce important dog safety rules.
Take a Look Inside the Book
Each lesson pairs an educational text page with a colouring illustration on the facing page. Here are two examples of how the book helps children learn about dogs.
Recognizing a Happy, Relaxed Dog
Not Every Dog Enjoys a Hug
