Disclamer

This is our full Disclaimer. Please be sure to read it carefully and note that:

My Schooldog encourages interaction between children and dogs. New skills can be learned, and friendship can be built. However, dogs are not toys! Please be aware that the owner of the dog and guardians of the child (adult or parent) is always responsible for the safety and ensuring that children and dogs do not harm each other. Children and dogs should always be supervised by an adult!

Clarifications

Is My Schooldog's website and membership only for those who own a professionale schooldog?
My School Dog hopes to build a community for everyone who wants to facilitate opportunities for children and dogs to play together, develop friendships, and learn new life skills. Both families with dogs and professionals who purposefully use dogs in their work can find inspiration, tips, tricks, and knowledge at My School Dog.

Does My School Dog believe that all dogs living with children can build friendships with them?
No, we do not believe that. Some dogs do not have the temperament required to be in close contact with children. BUT we also know that there are many (family) dogs that throughout time have been very significant for children in their daily lives. And still is today. We also think that even if a dog cannot become the child's best friend, it will still provide the child with life experiences and learning. For example, the child can learn to respect the dog's boundaries, needs, and wants.

Since many of the activities are designed for children and dogs, can children and dogs do the activities alone?
No, we do not recommend that. It is always the adult or dog owner who has the responsibility when children and dogs are engaged in an activity. The adult guides and participates as much as necessary to ensure that everything goes safely and pleasantly. If the dog og children is not happy, it is the adult's job to end the activity.

I want the children to want to spend more time with the family dog. Can My School Dog help me with this?
I hope we can! Please feel free to contact us by email if you have questions about activities for children and dogs that suit your needs, or see if you find inspiration through the information we share on our website. For those who want monthly inspiration and direct contact with us at My School Dog, we recommend becoming a member of My schooldog, where we offer a range of membership benefits.

We are having problems with the interaction between the dog and children in our home, can My Schooldog help us?
No. We do not have the expertise to guide individuals or specific relationships and situations including dog and children. But safety is the most important of all! And that is why adult owners must make sure that children and dogs who spend time together have a good relationship and feel safe with each other. If you are experiencing issues with this, we strongly recommend that you contact a professional behavior specialist to come see an evaluate your dog.