When people and dogs understand each other, everyone stays safe.

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For employers

Dog bites are one of your biggest workers’ comp risks.

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For schools

CASEL-aligned humane education, K–5 through high school — nine editions.

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Curriculum and tools for humane educators.

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Reward-based training for families and their dogs.

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$64KAverage dog bite claim
20+States teaching humane education
4.5MUS dog bites a year
63.8MUS households with a dog

Free resource

The SAFE dog bite prevention program

SAFE is our foundational dog bite prevention framework: free resources for families, schools and communities that teach safe behavior around dogs using positive, reward-based principles. Trusted by humane societies, trainers and educators across North America.

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Dog Smart Card Game

$19.99The SAFE dog bite prevention curriculum, K-5 edition

SAFE Curriculum

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Employee Safety Course

$29.99 per employeeThe Reach & Teach humane education curriculum, K-5 edition

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About us

Built by dog people who believe in getting it right

Good Dog in a box was founded by Kim Merritt and Jenn Merritt: dog trainers, educators and lifelong advocates for reward-based, humane methods. Everything we make is built on one belief: when people understand dogs, everyone is safer.

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