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MEDIA RELEASE,
September 2018

Animates stores across the country are offering free school holiday sessions on how to best interact with dogs

These school holidays, Animates are partnering with the ‘Kids Safe with Dogs Charitable Trust’ to bring their local communities free educational sessions teaching children dog safety and the correct way to interact with dogs.
Animates stores (excluding vet clinics) will be hosting the sessions on Thursday 4th and 11th of October at 11am and 2pm – each session will run for roughly 45 minutes. Specially trained Animates staff will run the sessions and will guide children through real life scenarios, teaching the correct etiquette on how to behave around their own dog, and dogs they see on the street.

The sessions will cover:
o How to approach a dog (when tied up, when eating, when in a car etc.)
o How and where to pat a dog
o How to make eye contact with a dog, including best body language to use
o Learning to always ask permission before approaching a dog

Animates National Manager, Jacqui Baigent says, “The sessions will help children feel more comfortable and confident in unfamiliar situations, teaching them to create a safe environment around dogs, and identifying when to walk away.

“These sessions will benefit the children in the local community, and are completely free to attend”.

The sessions will also provide an opportunity to ask the Animates staff for advice if you are thinking of introducing a furry friend to the family.
Children who complete the workshop will take home a free activity book and certificate to proudly display in their homes.
Workshop session times:
• Thursday 4th October at 11am and 2pm
• Thursday 11th October at 11am and 2pm

Bookings for the sessions aren’t required, however, it’s recommended you arrive early. Visit animates.co.nz/events for more information.

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