Plain words. Real jobs.
- Adult handoff
- Our editorial term for discussing who is responsible now and whether another adult has actually taken over. Not a supervision protocol or staffing ratio.
- Active supervision
- Adult attention to a child-dog interaction. Being nearby or assuming another person is watching is not the plan described in the cited guidance.
- Quiet option
- An undisturbed place or arrangement where the dog can rest and people respect its space. Ask a professional about individual suitability.
- Individual history
- Information about this particular dog, including its source, setting and unknowns. Not a guarantee of future behavior.
- Breed research
- Learning about likely needs and background. It does not establish a particular dog's safety or suitability.
- Unknown
- A question without enough information. Not a zero, a favorable answer or a reason to invent a breed-based answer.
- Rehoming team
- The organization's staff who can explain records, observations, matching processes and available support. This site cannot promise their services.
RSPCA / Dogs and children ↗Supports the stated guidance, not a review or endorsement of this publication.
Blue Cross / Choosing the right dog ↗Supports the stated guidance, not a review or endorsement of this publication.