A structured, year-round programme that teaches students dog safety, behaviour, bite prevention and responsible interaction — led by certified canine behaviour experts.
How ten newsrooms covered the same rising number, clipped and pinned as they ran.
Government data showed more than five lakh children below the age of 15 were among those affected by dog bites across India in 2024.
5 lakh+ children affectedHealth professionals have raised concerns about the growing number of children arriving at hospitals after dog bites, urging families to seek medical care quickly after every suspected exposure.
A five-year-old boy suffered multiple deep bites after a stray dog suddenly attacked him while he was visiting relatives in east Delhi. He was rushed to hospital following the incident.
Multiple bites reportedA four-year-old girl from Davangere died after developing rabies months after a stray dog attack. The incident renewed concerns over child safety, timely vaccination and access to treatment.
Child safety alertOfficial figures presented in Parliament revealed that children below 15 accounted for a significant share of India's reported dog bite cases, highlighting their heightened vulnerability.
Under-15 victimsDoctors reported a sharp rise in dog bite cases and highlighted children as particularly vulnerable to serious attacks, stressing the importance of prompt treatment and prevention.
Recent incidents involving children have renewed calls for stronger neighbourhood safety measures, responsible animal management and greater awareness about avoiding unfamiliar dogs.
Safety & awarenessHealth professionals emphasise immediate wound care and timely medical evaluation after a bite, while vaccination and community awareness remain central to preventing rabies-related deaths.
Prevention saves livesSee how students learn safe dog interaction through practical, expert-led demonstrations.
CESS is a structured programme that teaches students to understand dog behaviour, communicate safely with dogs, and interact responsibly — helping prevent fear, confusion, and avoidable incidents in everyday school and community life.
With frequent exposure to pet and community dogs, students without proper canine education may develop fear or unknowingly engage in risky interactions.
Canine education helps students understand dog behaviour, interact safely with animals, and develop empathy and responsibility — an essential life skill for growing up around pets and community dogs.
Replaces fear with understanding, helping children feel calm and confident around dogs.
Most dog-related incidents occur due to misinterpretation of behaviour. Awareness significantly reduces risk.
Teaches children how to safely share spaces with both pets and street dogs.
Encourages care, respect, and accountability towards living beings.
Develops empathy, patience, and emotional control.
Without proper canine education, actions that seem playful to a student can be stressful or threatening to a dog.
Understanding dog behaviour and basic animal protection laws helps students develop safe habits and respect for animals.
Respect for Animals: Indian law encourages compassion and responsible behaviour toward all living creatures.
Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules: Community dogs are sterilized and vaccinated, then returned to their territory to maintain ecological balance.
Safe Community Interaction: Understanding dog behaviour and local regulations helps students interact safely with pet and community dogs.
A structured, expert-led programme built specifically for the school environment.
A clear, module-based curriculum designed for the classroom and beyond.
Sessions led by qualified, experienced dog behaviour specialists.
Engaging, activity-based sessions that keep students involved.
Hands-on demonstrations with trained dogs in a controlled setting.
Every module is built around student safety as the top priority.
Content adapted to suit various grades and age levels.
Summer camps are only one option — CESS is designed to run throughout the school year.
A structured, module-based curriculum covering dog safety, behaviour and responsible interaction through guided theory and hands-on demonstrations.
Schools may additionally request these specialised demonstrations.
Lead Instructor
CESS is led by Dr. Amrut S Hiranya, a respected canine behaviour specialist and professional dog trainer with extensive experience in working dog training, canine psychology, and law enforcement dog handling.
UNITEC, New Zealand – 2009
Canine Behaviour & Training, USA – 2025
Maharashtra CID Police Dog Squad
Karnataka Forest & Police Dog Units
Key details for the core CESS session — schools can also request a custom format.
CESS helps students build confidence, emotional awareness, and practical life skills through safe, structured interaction with dogs.
Everything you need to know about the CESS Programme
CESS is built to deliver real, measurable value for students and schools alike.
Improves child safety around dogs
Encourages responsible behaviour
Reduces fear through education
Interactive and engaging learning
Conducted by certified experts
Suitable for multiple age groups
Bring CESS to your school. Small batch sizes ensure personalized attention and a meaningful, hands-on learning experience in dog safety and responsible behaviour.