Doggone Safe Bite Prevention Education Program Endorsed by the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians
The “Be a Tree” dog bite prevention education program has received the endorsement of the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians. The “Be a Tree” program is an innovative and entertaining way for children to learn to understand dog body language and act safely around dogs. The program was created by Doggone Safe, a Canadian federally incorporated non-profit organization dedicated to dog bite prevention education and victim support. Veterinary technicians who deliver the “Be a Tree” program to children in Ontario will receive two continuing education credits for each presentation, up to a maximum of ten credits over a two year period. The “Be a Tree” program is the only dog bite prevention education program to receive accreditation from a major professional association.
Campbellville, ON (PRWEB) November 28, 2004 – The “Be a Tree” program is
available in communities across Canada and the US and is delivered by Doggone
Safe presenters, veterinary technicians, dog trainers, dog behaviourists, public
health nurses, emergency medical services personnel, animal control officers,
police officers, teachers and humane educators. Presenters use a teacher kit
produced by the company Doggone Crazy! which contains large format full colour
photographs showing dog body language signs. The script is written on the back
of each photograph for convenient reference. The kit also contains games and
activities and can be supplemented with learning materials such as colouring
books, paint sheets, a story book, poster, stickers, bookmarks and fridge
magnets. These materials can be branded with a sponsor’s logo to allow local
companies to become involved with community dog bite prevention.
Carolyn
Clark - Teacher, Director of Center for Applied Canine Behaviour, Owner of
Carolark Family Dog Training, Ottawa ON said of the “Be a Tree” Program:
"Directions are clear, the guidelines accurate and user friendly. Pictures are
very helpful. Every school should have a kit available."
“Public
education has an important role to play in reducing dog bite risk to children,
and the Be a Tree program is one of the ways Doggone Safe is contributing”, said
Joan Orr, president of Doggone Safe.
The Ontario Association of
Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) sanctions the “Be a Tree” program and will
introduce it to members at the upcoming conference in London ON in February.
Veterinary Technicians will be encouraged to take the program into their
communities. To further demonstrate the importance of this program, the OAVT
will assign two Continuing Education Credits to any Registered Veterinary
Technician each time they deliver the program, up to a maximum of ten credits
over a two year period. Julie Jones, Community Outreach Cooridinator for the
OAVT said, “technicians will find the “Be A Tree” kit gives an outstanding
opportunity to raise awareness of the veterinary clinic and the Veterinary
Technician profession to the whole community. It’s a great way to increase the
profile of Veterinary Technicians and demonstrate how helpful animal health
professionals are!” OAVT members can contact the association at http://www.oavt.org or
1-800-675-1859 for further information.
For additional information please
visit the Doggone Safe website at http://www.doggonesafe.com, call 1-877-350-3232 or email
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About Doggone Safe
Doggone Safe is a
non-profit corporation registered in Canada and Ontario, with offices in Canada
and the US. Doggone Safe’s mandate includes dog bite prevention education and
dog bite victim support. Educational seminar programs offered by Doggone Safe
are Be a Tree™ (for school-aged children), Be Doggone Smart at Home™ (for
parents), Be Doggone Smart with Your New Baby™ (for expectant parents) and Be
Doggone Smart at Work™ (for workers who come into contact with dogs on the
job)
Contact Information:
Joan Orr
Doggone
Safe
877-350-3232
905-854-3271 (fax)
http://www.doggonesafe.com
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Source : http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/11/prweb183116.htm