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Dog Safety Explorer
Level 1

Dog Safety Explorer

Learn the fundamentals of staying safe around all dogs, whether familiar or unfamiliar.

4 Age-Appropriate Tracks
16 Total Lessons

Choose Your Age Track

Each track features age-appropriate activities, teaching methods, and lesson lengths. Progress at your own pace through all four lessons to complete this level.

Little Explorers

Little Explorers

4-6 years

Songs, puppets, simple stories, and movement activities

Lessons

Safety Scouts

Safety Scouts

7-9 years

Interactive games, group discussions, hands-on practice with demonstrations

Lessons

Safety Specialists

Safety Specialists

10-12 years

Deeper analysis, peer discussions, leadership scenarios, real-world applications

Lessons

Safety Leaders

Safety Leaders

13-17 years

Research-based learning, mentorship preparation, real-world leadership opportunities

Lessons

What You'll Achieve

1

Happy Dog, Worried Dog

  • •Happy dogs have wiggly bodies
  • •Worried dogs try to hide or look small
2

Dogs Are Our Friends (But Need Space!)

  • •Always ask a grown-up first
  • •Dogs have feelings just like us
3

Be a Tree!

  • •Stand still like a tree
  • •Don't run from dogs
4

Dog Toys Are for Dogs

  • •Never take a dog's toys
  • •Never take a dog's food

Ready to Earn Your Dog Safety Explorer Patch?

Complete all lessons in your age track to earn this patch. Anyone at any age can progress through the levels!