Frequently Asked Questions from Presenters
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about being a Be a Tree presenter for the International Dog Bite Prevention Challenge. If you are a Doggone Safe member there is more information at the
Member's page.
How do I become a Be a Tree presenter?
You can purchase the Be a Tree teacher kit, review the learning video that comes with the kit, review the supplied script and other materials, practice on friends and family a few times and you are ready to present the program. You do not have to be a Doggone Safe member to present the program.
Do I have to have a Be a Tree Kit?
Yes, you need a Be a Tree kit to present the Be a Tree program. If you have a business, purchasing the kit is a good investment. Many people have reported an increase in business resulting from the community exposure they get from doing Be a Tree presentations. You can also charge for Be a Tree presentations and earn additional money.
Why should I register for the Challenge?
In order for your presentations during Dog Bite Prevention Week to count towards the Challenge total, you must register. Is is essential for our success in tracking our goal for us to know how many children you expect to educate and how may you actually do educate.
We plan to have a map and a thermometer on the Challenge home page that will let people know how close we are to reaching the goal, based on the expected numbers supplied by you and the other presenters. To accomplish this we need presenters to provide us with up to date data on their expectations.
How do I register for the Challenge?
You will do this by registering through your profile on the Doggone Safe website. Login to your profile, click on Edit profile, find the section that relates to the Challenge and enter the number of children you expect to educate. Come back when the Challenge is over and enter the number of children you did actually educate.
How do I find out if I am listed as a Be a Tree Presenter?
Visit the Be a Tree directory page and search both directories for your name:
Find Be a Tree Presenter
What if I am not listed in the Be a Tree presenter directory?
If you are already a Doggone Safe member, just login to your profile, click on "Edit profile" (see the diagram above), scroll down to find the check box that says "Be a Tree Presenter" and select it. This will add you to the Be a Tree directory for members. Enter the number of children you expect to educate in the appropriate box in your profile.
If you are not a Doggone Safe member...
Please list yourself by joining Doggone Safe as a Be a Tree presenter. Choose the "Be a Tree Presenter - free" option from the list. This will give you a free listing in the non-member presenter directory. Or you can pay to become a full member, but this is not required. Once you have registered you can follow the instructions above to tell us how many children you plan to educate during the challenge.
Click here to join the presenter directory
Can I get a free kit to participate in the Challenge?
We are not giving away free kits as part of the challenge. We will be applying for grants and seeking sponsorship funding. This funding will be used to purchase kits for rescues, shelters, dog clubs, animal control and public health agencies so that they can go into the community and present the program. You may be able to get involved through one of these.
We may also be hiring presenters to give presentations in some areas. If you were paid to do a presentation, that would cover the cost of your kit.
If you do not wish to purchase a kit, but would like to be involved with the Challenge, please give your name, contact information and location to your local Presenter Liaison person so that we can contact you if we have grant money to spend in your area.
Link to Presenter Liaison coming soon
How do I get a Be a Tree kit?
The Be a Tree kit plus PowerFlashPoint slide show version is on sale for $70 ($50 off the regular price) until May 15 to help support the Challenge. Here are the purchase links:
Buy from Canada
Buy from US
Buy from Outside North America
Can I charge a fee for presentations during the Challenge?
No. If you want your presentations during Dog Bite Prevention Week to be part of the Challenge, then you cannot charge a fee. The presentations must be free to the schools during the Challenge. If you can find a sponsor who will pay, then you can can get paid - see below.
How can I get a sponsor to pay for my presentations?
Doggone Safe has 2 flyers that you can use to try to get a local sponsor for yourself. If you find a sponsor please contact us and we will arrange for the branded materials to be produced. We will invoice the sponsor and pay you $100 per presentation (1 presentation per sponsorship).
Flyer - basic
Flyer - no frills
Sponsorship proposal document
If you can identify a local community group (Lions, Rotary etc) that offers local community sponsorship, we will help you submit a proposal. Please send us an email with the details.
How do I arrange for presentations?
There are various ways you can arrange for presentations.
For your presentations to count towards the total fr the Dog Bite Prevention Challenge the must be offered from to the schools (or other community group).
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You can run them at your own facility if you have a dog training room or other suitable area.
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You can approach local school principals or school boards (in some areas programs require board approval) to tell them about the program.
Letter to teacher
Letter to principal
Press release
Short article
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You can run a free program in the time prior to the Challenge and try to get your local cable company and/or radio and/or newspaper to cover it. This will generate interest from other schools and potential sponsors.
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You can approach your local school parent council or PTA and ask for their support for the program.
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You can approach local church groups, boy scouts, girl guides or scouts or other community groups to see if they would like a presentation.
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Visit your local business community breakfast meeting or other such group and present the program to generate interest from the local business community.
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Volunteer to present the program at local libraries and at local community events
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Team up with your local animal shelter and offer the program as a fundraiser.
Click here for the presenter FAQ that apply to times other than the International Dog Bite Prevention Challenge. This contains information about becoming a licensed presenter - which may be of interest to you. There is no fee for licensing.
