Therapy Dog Rules Poster – School Dog Guidelines

Display school-dog expectations with printable rule posters and blank cards for your own reminders, choosing photo or non-photo designs.
Grades
Not Grade Specific
Pages
35
File type
PDF
Preparation
Print ready

Updated Feb 15, 2025

Subject
Special Resources, Special Education Needs (SEN), Life Skills, Resources for Teachers, Classroom Management
Topic
Therapy Dog, School Dog Rules
Resource types
Classroom Decor, Posters
Preparation
Print ready

Product description

From the author

These school-dog rule posters provide visual reminders for respectful classroom behavior. The 35-page PDF contains 30 rule-poster pages in photo and non-photo designs, two blank posters, an introduction, a cover and credits.

Discuss the rules with the dog handler before the visit and display the selected reminders where students can see them. Use the blank pages for school-specific rules.

Heike from Lernfitness describes teaching with a certified therapy dog.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Recall safe behavior around a school dog

  • Explain why a rule protects the animal or learners

  • Follow locally approved interaction expectations

Teaching tips

  • Review every poster with the dog handler before display.

  • Teach rules explicitly before the animal enters the room.

Skills covered

  • Animal safety — rules protect a school dog.

  • Classroom behavior — noise, food, and touch are managed.

  • Visual reminders — posters keep expectations accessible.

Good to know

Questions teachers ask about this resource

Can I add my own school-dog rules?

Yes. Blank rule cards are included for classroom-specific reminders.

Are different poster styles provided?

The set includes photo and non-photo variations.

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Resource details

Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Therapy dog rules

  • School dog safety

  • Classroom posters

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