Colleen Pelar is "America's Kids & Canines Coach." She is an engaging, entertaining, and informative speaker. The key to preventing dog bites to children (and adults) is educating adults about what to look for and when to intervene. In one of Colleen's exciting presentations, you will learn a lot while having fun.

Colleen is available to speak to parents' groups (PTAs, Scouting Councils, etc), medical professional associations (including plastic surgeons, pediatricians, and pediatric nurse practitioners), and insurance companies about ways each group can help reduce dog bites to children.

Adult Audiences

·   Bite-prevention tips and techniques for parents. Nearly 2.8 million children are bitten by a dog each year. In most cases, the dog belongs to the family or to a close friend. I teach parents how to prevent these bites.

·   Introducing your new baby to the family dog. Tips for a smooth transition during a time of big changes.

·   Special circumstances—Helping build the relationship between the family dog and newly adopted children (6 months and older)

·   Tips for parents on developing loving relationships between their kids and their family dog. It’s not always as easy as it sounds.

·   Boys and dogs. Why are boys bitten nearly twice as often as girls? What can we do about it?

·   Best and worst activities for kids and dogs. Can be tailored to match the ages of the audience’s children (toddlers, preschoolers, elementary school, teens)

 For Children (30- to 60-minute interactive presentations)

·   Neighborhood dog safety and bite prevention

·   Becoming good friends—teaching kids what dogs like and how to read canine body language

Half- and full-day presentations are available as well.

To arrange for Colleen Pelar to speak to your group, please complete and send an e-mail to Colleen.