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Mini Documentary

The Real-World Consequences of Pediatric Dog Bite Injuries

Woman smiling next to relaxed black dog / Mujer sonriendo junto a un perro negro relajado

“ I certainly think educational strategies are needed, just to try and reduce this. I know it’s not possible to eliminate, but if even a small handful of children could be protected with knowledge, and their parents’ knowledge, I think that would be really powerful. “

Family Dog Bites Are Preventable

A dog barks at two young girls who are crouched down in front of it / Una perro ladra a dos niñas jóvenes que están agachadas frente a él.

Read this short article to find out how to prevent family dog bites.

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Ages 3 – 5 · With parent or adult caregiver

Children’s Video Series “Paws To Prevent”

Be BiteSmart videos will teach 10 important points for parents and children, ages 3-5 and dog owners, to know when interacting with any dog.

Meet The Characters

Meet Charlie and his human, Alex! Together, they teach children how to be safe around dogs! Charlie the dog uses his body language to communicate to Alex that he is uncomfortable. Alex and his family learn the cues a dog gives when they are feeling uncomfortable and want space. By respecting the bubble, Alex stays out of trouble and safe from harm!

Cartoon boy learning dog safety cues with nervous dog / Niño animado aprendiendo señales de seguridad con un perro nervioso
Episode 1

Speaking Doggy Respect the Bubble

Introducing a dog’s stress signals

Videos and coloring books are available to download.

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Funded by:anonymous contributor
Cartoon lesson about leaving a sleeping dog alone / Animación educativa sobre dejar tranquilo a un perro dormido
Episode 2

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Never approach a dog when they are sleeping.

Videos and coloring books are available to download.

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Funded by:The Horne Foundation

Awaiting Funding

Additional Be BiteSmart episodes for ages 3–5 require committed funding to proceed into production to continue delivering critical, age-appropriate safety lessons during the years when children are most vulnerable to serious dog bite injury and its life-altering consequences.

Episode 3
Title Pending
Never go face to face with a dog. Blow kisses to your dog instead.
Needs Funding
Episode 4
Title Pending
Never approach a dog near their food, water or toy
Needs Funding
Episode 5
Title Pending
Never ride a dog or jump on a dog.
Needs Funding
Episode 6
Title Pending
Don’t pull tails or ears, or poke eyes or ears.
Needs Funding
Episode 7
Title Pending
Don’t startle sleeping or resting dogs or run toward them.
Needs Funding
Episode 8
Title Pending
Don’t run away from a chasing dog. Stand still like a tree and give yourself a hug.
Needs Funding
Episode 9
Title Pending
Always ask the adult for permission to approach or pet their dog(s).
Needs Funding
Episode 10
Title Pending
Don’t punish a growling dog. They are informing you they feel uncomfortable. Give them space
Needs Funding

Free Educational Materials

Downloadable Videos

For each episode — English & Spanish

1
Episode 1 · Video

Respect the Bubble

Download (ENG)
Download (ES)
2
Episode 2 · Video

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Download (ENG)
Download (ES)

Downloadable Coloring Books

For each episode — English & Spanish

1
Episode 1 · Coloring book

Respect the Bubble

Download (ENG)
Download (ES)
2
Episode 2 · Coloring Book

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Interactive Learning App (IN DEVELOPMENT)

The Be BiteSmart App integrates canine behavioral science, early childhood development, and interactive technology to address one of the most common causes of injury to young children.

Phase I engages children ages 3–5 with guided parent participation to build safer interactions at home and in the community.


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