Recent changes to banned breed legislation have raised important questions about dog safety. At Bark Smart, we believe no child should ever be left unsupervised with any dog, regardless of breed. With around 80% of incidents involving a familiar or family dog, education, supervision, and understanding canine body language are essential for keeping children, dogs, and communities safe.

Preston is set to become the UK’s first Bark Smart city, delivering dog safety education in Preston at scale across schools, families and the wider community.

Bark Smart delivers dog safety education for SEND pupils at New Focus Education, helping children build confidence and stay safe around dogs.