Be Kind to Dogs Coloring Book
Teaching Kids to Be Kind to Dogs
A coloring book that helps kids learn how to be safe, gentle and kind around dogs.
Every page pairs a dog scene with a simple kindness message, so kids color while they learn how to safely approach a dog, care for it and show it kindness. It’s an easy way to start the conversation at home or in the classroom.
27 coloring pages for ages 6–10
A kindness message on every page
Bonus dog safety tips and activities
Paperback, or a printable PDF (8.5 × 11 in)
Book 1 in the Be Kind Series.
The Heart Behind the Book
This book comes from a lifelong love of dogs, and the hope that every dog is treated with the kindness it deserves. For 12 years, my English Bulldog Bentley was the epitome of perfection. He loved his life and enjoyed every single day of it, and I wish every dog could live the way he did.
When I lost him, I wanted to make something that carried his kind of love forward. Kids felt like the right place to start. The way a child learns to interact with a dog today is the way they’ll treat animals for the rest of their life.
Most kids are naturally drawn to dogs. They want to run up, hug and pet every one they see, while others are a little scared. This book helps turn that excitement or fright into kindness and care. Its pages show what it really means to love a dog: grooming, trips to the vet, playtime, and plenty of love and attention, plus a dog safety page with five simple rules kids can count on one hand, to help them feel confident around dogs they meet. Small lessons like these help kids understand that dogs have needs and feelings too, and grow a kind of empathy that reaches far beyond animals.
In a world where you can be anything, be kind to dogs.
Read about 5 Dog Safety Rules Every Kid Should Know →
What’s Inside
A peek at a few of the 27 pages.
A Good Fit For
Families with a new puppy, or kids who get a little too excited around dogs
Teachers and classrooms working on kindness and empathy
Gift-givers looking for something for the dog-loving kid in their life
Pair It With
FREE Dog Safety Activity Pack
Three printables to go with the book: a Dog Care Checklist, a Dog Safety Guide and a Dog Reward Chart.
'Ask First' Collar and Leash
The same message, for your own dog. A yellow 'Ask First' collar and leash that let people know to check before petting.