Handling & Interacting

Practical advice on how children and pets can interact safely and respectfully. Topics include proper handling techniques, teaching responsibility and managing situations when accidents happen.

Alone Time for Your Pet

Teach kids to recognise when pets need space to avoid stress, injury, and strengthen their empathy for animals.

Approaching an Animal

Help your kids safely approach pets by using a calm voice and gentle body language instead of rushing in for hugs.

Children and Understanding Pregnant Pets

Help your kids understand what's happening when your family pet is expecting or giving birth.

Choosing a Pet and Child Friendly Holiday

Plan a family holiday that works for both your pets and kids by sorting out travel rules, accommodation needs, and what keeps everyone happy.

Getting Your Home Ready for Your Pet

Make your home safe for a new pet by removing hazards, securing chemicals, and blocking access to dangerous areas.

Handling with Care: How to Touch Your Pet

Kids can accidentally hurt pets they love without realising it, so here's how to handle them safely and gently.

Introducing Children to Older Animals

Help your kids interact safely with older pets by understanding their physical changes and what gentle handling looks like.

Introducing Kids to New Pets

Help your kids meet a new pet safely by giving the animal time to adjust and keeping initial introductions calm and quiet.

Preventing Dog Aggression

Stop aggression before it starts by recognising warning signs in your dog's behaviour and establishing yourself as the pack leader.

Setting Ground Rules

Help kids and pets get along safely by setting clear ground rules that teach children respect and prevent bites and scratches.

Talking to Kids About Pet Responsibilities

Help your kids understand pet care by matching responsibilities to their age and abilities so they stay engaged without getting frustrated.

Teaching Friends to Respect Your Pet's Needs

Help visiting friends understand how to interact safely and respectfully with your pet during playtime.

The Urge to Eat Pet Food

Why toddlers are drawn to eating pet food and how to handle it safely.

Travelling with Pets and Kids

How to handle the paperwork, transportation rules, and planning needed to travel with pets and kids without stress.

What to Do When Kids Gets Hurt

Stay calm when your child gets hurt by a pet and clean wounds properly to prevent infection and understand what triggered the incident.