The Blue Dog

Safe relationships between children and dogs

Dogs are wonderful companions and the most popular pets worldwide. Dog ownership appears to provide psychological benefits for the child, in terms of emotional, cognitive, behavioural, educational and social development.

Unfortunately there can be a downside to this relationship. Dog bites in children represent a serious health and safety issue for both families and the pet dog involved.

Because most of the dog bite incidents with family dogs result from seemingly benign (from the human perspective) interactions, the aim of The Blue Dog story is to stimulate awareness in parents about how their dog behaves when being hugged, petted or approached in different situations.

The Blue Dog game depicts specific child / dog interactions that are considered may lead to potential risk situations, and is aimed to create parents’ awareness about preventive strategies.

Access The Blue Dog online now: https://unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/TheBlueDog

This tool works on Laptops, PCs and Android phones.

NOTE: iPhone users, The Blue Dog works, but the animations open in another window, please press the X in the top left of the screen to exit the animation to continue with the task.

Or you can use this QR code: