[Ann2]

It may be worth contacting your local authority dog warden service to find out if they provide talks at local schools. They often take a friendly dog along with them as an introduction to responsible dog ownership.

Many rescue centres are crying out for volunteer dog walkers but it would be wise to check that the dogs are known to be good with children.

Is there a local dog breeder that would be able to introduce the children to a litter of puppies and give the children a chance to see how the puppies progress over a period of weeks?

Dogs can be unpredictable though and it's always wise to be cautious. I've been bitten by one today but that's just one of the hazards of my job.

Ann