DOGS AND CHILDREN
This page gathers helpful free resources from organizations that support positive relationships between children and dogs. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or professional working with young people and dogs, these materials offer valuable guidance, tools, and inspiration. All resources are publicly available on the websites of the organizations listed, and we’ve provided direct links for easy access. If you represent one of the organizations listed and would like your content removed, please contact us at contact@myschooldog.com—we will be happy to assist you.
DOGS FOR GOOD
Free Resource: Is Your School Ready for a School Dog?
Bringing a dog into a school setting can offer many positive benefits—but it also requires careful planning. A free guide from the UK charity Dogs for Good is now available to help schools assess whether, and how, a dog could become a safe and valuable part of the school community. The resource, "Introducing a Dog to Your School," provides clear and practical advice on key considerations—such as safety, responsibility, welfare, and how to ensure positive experiences for both children and dogs.
Here you can find the the Free Resources
Dogs for Good is a respected UK charity known for training and supporting dogs to assist children and adults in a variety of settings—including homes, schools, and communities.
KIDS AROUND DOGS
Free Resources: Helping Children and Dogs Thrive Together
If you’re working with children and want to ensure safe, positive interactions with dogs, the UK organisation Kids Around Dogs (KAD) offers a variety of free resources to support you. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or dog professional, KAD’s materials focus on education, safety, and understanding—with the goal of helping children feel confident around dogs, and helping dogs feel safe around children.
Free downloads and guides:
Kids Around Dogs – Free Resources
Kids Around Dogs is a UK-based organisation of dog professionals and child specialists, dedicated to promoting positive relationships between children and dogs through education, training, and practical tools.
INSTINCT ONLINE SCHOOL
Free Online Course: Kids and Dogs – A Safe & Happy Partnership
Looking for advice on how to build safe and positive relationships between children and dogs? The Kids and Dogs online course by Instinct Dog Behavior & Training offers helpful guidance for families, teachers, and caregivers—and it’s free!
This self-paced online course covers key topics like: - How kids and dogs communicate. - Safe interactions and supervision.- Setting dogs and children up for success at home.
👉 Access the free course here:
Kids and Dogs – Instinct Online School
Instinct Dog Behavior & Training is a well-known organization in the U.S. offering science-based, positive dog training and behavior support. Their online courses make expert knowledge accessible to all dog-loving families.
DYSLEKSIA ACADEMY
Free Dyslexia Resources from Dyslexia Academy
Are you supporting a child or student with dyslexia?
The Dyslexia Academy offers a wide selection of free, high-quality resources designed to make learning more accessible, structured, and empowering for children with dyslexia and related learning differences.
Among the free downloads, you’ll find printable classroom tools, memory aids, and practical strategies to support reading, spelling, and phonics. There are also helpful guides for both teachers and parents, as well as dyslexia-friendly templates like visual timetables and planning sheets. All materials are created by specialist teachers with hands-on classroom experience and are suitable for use at school or at home. Whether you're a teacher, parent, SENCO, or tutor, these resources provide meaningful and practical support for learners who benefit from a more tailored approach.
Explore the full resource library here:
https://www.dyslexia-academy.com/free-dyslexia-resources
The Dyslexia Academy is committed to helping every child thrive through informed support, inclusive tools, and a strengths-based approach to learning.
THE BLUE DOG
Free Resources: Supporting Professionals Working with Children and Dogs
If you’re working with children and want to promote safe, positive interactions with dogs, the Blue Dog programme offers evidence-based resources designed for professionals.
Developed through research at the University of Lincoln (UK), Blue Dog provides practical tools and guidance to help children understand dog behaviour, and to help dogs feel safe and respected in family and educational settings. Whether you are a teacher, health professional, or dog trainer, these materials focus on safety, communication, and education—with the goal of reducing risks and fostering trust between children and dogs.
Blue Dog – Resources for Professionals
Blue Dog is an international programme bringing together experts in child development, veterinary behaviour, and education, with the mission of creating safer, happier relationships between children and dogs.