There's a program in schools in Sydney where young children are taught how to behave around dogs...so that they'll feel safe.
It's run by a group called the Delta Society (who also arrange pet therapy in hospitals etc.).
You can read about how research was done to see if it helped children when they met up with a dog. Go to:
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/8.30/...es/s141977.htm

[ August 05, 2001: Message edited by: Angels3 ]