Bark Smart
Supported by Lancashire Constabulary
Supported by Lancashire Constabulary
Protecting Children Through Dog Safety Education
Building safer communities by teaching children, families and individuals how to safely interact with dogs.
What is Bark Smart?
Bark Smart is an interactive dog safety education programme designed to prevent dog-related incidents by teaching children and communities how to understand, respect and safely interact with dogs.
With more dogs than children in the UK and thousands of dog-related incidents reported each year, education has never been more important.
We believe prevention starts with knowledge.
What We Do
We deliver engaging, hands-on sessions that teach:
How to safely approach and interact with dogs
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Understanding dog body language
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Recognising warning signs
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Respecting a dog’s space
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What to do in real-life situations
Each session is designed to be memorable, practical and age-appropriate.
Who We Work With
Primary Schools
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Parents & Families
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Corporate Organisations
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Community Groups
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Assisted Living & SEND Settings
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Why It Matters
Children are most at risk of dog-related incidents
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Most incidents happen with dogs they know
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Education reduces risk and builds confiden
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How Businesses Can Support Our Mission
We are looking for businesses both local and national to help us expand our reach and bring Bark Smart into as many schools as possible. Your support can make a real difference in educating children and preventing unnecessary accidents.
Ways to get involved:
Parental Guidance
Keeping Children Safe Around Dogs
Most dog bites involving children happen with a dog the child already knows.
At Bark Smart, our mission is to educate children and parents on safe interactions with dogs. Understanding how to approach, respect, and establish boundaries with dogs helps prevent accidents and builds positive relationships between children and pets.