Therapy Dog Rules Poster – Clear & Friendly Guidelines for School Dog

Therapy Dog Rules Poster

Helping Students & Dogs Feel Safe and Happy! 🐶✨

Having a therapy dog in school is a wonderful experience. There’s something truly special about how dogs help students feel calmer, more focused, and even more motivated to learn. But to make sure that both students and the dog feel safe and comfortable, we need clear and easy-to-understand rules.

That’s why I created this Therapy Dog Rules Poster—so that everyone knows how to interact respectfully and kindly with the school dog.

🐾 Why This Poster is a Must-Have for Your Classroom or School

✔ Gives students clear expectations – Kids need to know how to behave around a therapy dog, and this poster makes it easy to remember!
✔ Reduces stress for the dog – When students understand the rules, therapy dogs feel more relaxed and happy in their school environment.
✔ Supports social-emotional learning – Encourages empathy, patience, and responsibility—great lessons that go beyond just interacting with a dog.
✔ Works in any classroom setting – Whether you’re welcoming a therapy dog regularly or just preparing for a visit, these guidelines help create a smooth and positive experience for everyone.

📌 What’s Inside?

📜 A Printable Therapy Dog Rules Poster
✔ Simple, easy-to-follow rules that students can understand at a glance
✔ Friendly, inviting design to make the message clear and approachable
✔ Available in multiple formats for flexible printing and display

💡 How to Use This Poster in Your Classroom or School

📍 Introduce the rules before the first therapy dog visit.
Go over the rules together and talk about why they’re important. Encourage students to share how they think dogs might feel in different situations.

📍 Keep it in a visible spot.
Hang it up in the classroom, hallway, or near the therapy dog’s resting area. The more students see it, the easier it will be for them to remember!

📍 Use it as a discussion starter.
Talk about respect, kindness, and responsibility—not just toward therapy dogs, but in everyday interactions with people too.

📍 Encourage positive behavior.
When students follow the rules, acknowledge their effort! You can even let them read a story to the therapy dog as a reward.

Why Teachers & Schools Love This Poster

✔ “The perfect way to set clear expectations before our therapy dog visits!”
✔ “The visuals make it easy for younger students to understand.”
✔ “Students now remind each other of the rules, which makes everything so much smoother!”

🐶 A Small Change That Makes a Big Difference

Therapy dogs bring so much joy into schools, but a well-prepared environment makes all the difference. This friendly and easy-to-read poster helps students understand exactly how to interact with a school dog in a safe and kind way.

📥 Print it today and help create a positive, stress-free experience for your school’s therapy dog! 🐾✨

📍 Warmly,
Heike from Lernfitness

Did You Know?

I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment. 🐶✨