Pet Education 101

OUR MISSION……..

Pet Ed 101 strives to help students have a better understanding of the humane treatment of animals and responsible care of pets, therefore supporting the next generation of responsible pet guardians and promoting a better community for people and their pets.

We have designed classes that are provided free of charge. Click here to email Mary-Lou Cook or call 910-232-0460 to arrange a presentation for your school, group or organization.

PET ED 101 CLASSES "IN SESSION"……..

Established programs to date include:
• “2+2+2=SAFE”
• SAFE and RESPONSIBLE
• “IF SHELTER DOGS COULD TALK”
• “DOG SCOOP” (six part series)
Volunteer educators use fun activities to share information encouraging active participation to promote learning. Canine demonstrations, singing our theme song, “It’s Cool to Adopt”, and use of follow up questions including our version of Jeopardy entitled “Dogardy” are included.

PET ED 101 CLASS CONTENT……..
2+2+2=SAFE

Appropriate age range: 4 through 10 years old and individuals with developmental disabilities
Duration: 30 minutes
Focus: how 2 approach a dog on a leash; when 2 stay away; what 2 do if approached by a strange/loose dog
Expected learning outcomes: safe behaviors around familiar/unfamiliar dogs

SAFE and RESPONSIBLE……..

Appropriate age range: 4 through 10 years old and individuals with developmental disabilities
Duration: 45 minutes
Focus: how 2 approach a dog on a leash; when 2 stay away; what 2 do if approached by a strange/loose dog; what dogs need to be happy and healthy; what is overpopulation and how can we help
Expected learning outcomes: safe behaviors around familiar/unfamiliar dogs and pet care and responsibility

IF SHELTER DOGS COULD TALK……..

Appropriate age range: 10 years old through adulthood
Duration: 45 minutes
Focus: shelter dog stories – how they get there, what happens to them; what we can do to help
Expected learning outcomes: overpopulation; responsible pet ownership; adoption options; importance of spaying/neutering

Series: DOG SCOOP……..

Appropriate age range: 11 through 13 years old
Duration: 30-45 minutes per presentation; six presentations
Focus: history; behavior and how dogs communicate; learning theories and training; pet responsibility; health and anatomy; wrap up/summary
Expected learning outcomes: value of pet companions; responsible pet ownership; overpopulation