How exciting! Today we had a special visit from our friends at Bark NZ, who came to teach us all about being safe around dogs. Heather and Sarah brought along their beloved dogs, Lucas and Kenzey, to show our tamariki the correct way to approach a dog. We learned that it’s important to always ask the owner first, and then pat a dog in the safest places..
“Under the chin, on the chest, on the shoulder… that’s the best!”
Heather also played a fun game of 'Simon Says' with us, and even Lucas and Kenzey joined in! She shared a story about the different temperaments of dogs we may encounter in our community, reminding us that “dogs will not growl, and will not bite, if you learn to treat them right.”
After our important safety lesson, the children were invited to gently pat Lucas and Kenzey if they wished. Some tamariki were very excited to give them a stroke, while others preferred to give the toy dog “Peanut” a big cuddle instead. We then took Lucas and Kenzey on a walk around our outdoor playground, playing games with them and even introducing them to our chickens, which Kenzey found very intriguing!
It was such a valuable morning of learning about dogs and dog safety. We are so proud of our tamariki for showing kindness, respect, and confidence during this special visit.🐶
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