Dog Safety for Kids Picture Rule Cards | Printable Visual Sequence Cards for Kids Ages 5–8 | Safety Rules Companion

Show your child what will happen, one calm picture at a time.

10 picture cards from our book "Nora and Eli Meet a Dog". Each card shows one rule with a clear picture and a short, simple sentence. Cut them out, put them in order, and use them before and during the real moment.

WHAT YOU GET (7 pages)
• 10 picture rule cards + 2 blank "draw your own" cards (6 per page, dashed cut lines)
• My Rules checklist - all 10 rules with a tick box
• First / Then board
• How-to-use page and the sources behind every rule
• A4 and US Letter, full color and ink-saving black & white (4 PDFs)

THE RULES
1. Ask First - Always ask the owner before you pet a dog.
2. Stay Still, Let Him Sniff - Stay still and let the dog sniff you first.
3. Eating and Sleeping Dogs - Let dogs eat and sleep in peace. Don't bother them.
4. Be a Tree - Don't run from or past a dog. Stand still like a tree.
5. No Hands Through the Fence - Never reach through a fence to pet a dog.
6. Turned Away? Let It Go - If a dog turns away from you, let it go.
7. A Staring Dog - Stiff, staring dog? Stay calm and slowly walk away.
8. A Grown-Up Stays Near - When kids and dogs play, a grown-up stays near.
9. Wash After Petting - Wash your hands after you touch animals.
10. Hurt Animal? Get a Grown-Up - Never touch a hurt or sick animal. Get a grown-up.

GOOD FOR
Parents, preschool and K-2 teachers, speech-language pathologists, special education and home schooling.

PLEASE NOTE
• Digital product - nothing will be shipped.
• These cards help children know what to expect. They are not therapy and do not replace professional advice.
• For personal and single-classroom use. Please do not share or resell the files.

Instant digital download. No physical item will be shipped. Your files are ready in your account right after purchase.

Files: PDF · A4 & US Letter · 7 pages · print at home or at a print shop

For best results: print on 120 gsm paper or heavier; card stock is ideal for flash cards and certificates.

What you need: a free PDF reader (Adobe Acrobat Reader or your web browser) is all you need to open and print the files.

Please note: printed colors may differ slightly from what you see on your screen, depending on your printer, ink and paper.

Safety: adult supervision is recommended for young children, especially during cutting activities.

License: personal use only. You may print as many copies as you like for your own family or classroom. Selling, sharing or distributing the files, selling printed copies, or using them for print-on-demand products is not permitted. Full terms are in the RistayCraft license file included with your download.

Returns: because this is a digital product, refunds are not available once the files have been downloaded. If you have not downloaded them yet, you may request a refund.

Support: if you have any trouble with your files, message us and we'll help.