Being Nice to My Dog Social Story Kit

Help your child learn how to interact safely and appropriately with dogs with this engaging Being Nice to the Dog Social Story Kit! This resource teaches children simple, positive behaviors for being gentle, respectful, and safe around dogs.

The social story uses clear language and engaging visuals to help children understand how to approach a dog, use gentle hands, respect the dog’s space, and recognize when a dog needs a break.

The following is included in your purchase:

• Social Story – Being Nice to My Dog to teach the child how to treat the dog.
• Celebratory Social Story – I Was Nice to the Dog to reinforce positive behavior.
• Visuals to reinforce safe and appropriate behaviors around dogs.
• First/Then Board and Incentive Pictures – to support cooperation and positive behavior.
• Stickers and Sticker Chart for positive reinforcement
• Implementation Guide with directions and ideas for using the social story, visuals, and reinforcement tools
• Tips & Strategies for helping children interact safely and appropriately with dog

Great For:

✓ Children with autism or other developmental differences

✓ Children who need support learning how to interact appropriately with animals

✓ Teaching gentle hands and safe body behavior

✓ Preparing children to be around family pets or unfamiliar dogs

✓ Reducing unsafe or overly rough interactions with dogs

✓ Teaching children to respect a dog’s personal space

✓ Parents and caregivers

This kit provides visual and positive supports to help children understand what it means to be kind and safe around dogs while building confidence and independence.

All Positively Prepared stories are written using positive language and simple illustrations/words to reduce visual clutter and increase understanding.

Social Story™ and Social Stories™ are trademarks of Carol Gray. This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or created by Carol Gray.

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