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Dogs 101/Cats 101

(Rated TV-PG, Educational, Starring Jonathan David, Tyson Kilmer, Andrea Arden, Where to watch: Animal Planet, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Kid-OK pet primer breeds warmth and affection.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Offers educational information about different breeds, what to expect from them, and how to take care of them.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Discusses the use of certain dog breeds as service dogs trained to help in rescue missions (including post-9/11). Animal deaths are occasionally discussed.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Occasional discussions about animal mating, genital size, and other breeding-related information. All is offered in an educational context.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some service dogs are trained to assist in drug investigations.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Dogs 101/Cats 101

Parents need to know that this educational series offers educational information about dogs and cats, from breed-based facts to health and training tips. While it's pretty mild overall, expect some brief discussions about animal mating and the use of service dogs in both search and rescue situations (including the events of 9/11) and as assistants to terminally ill patients. Occasionally, the death of an animal is discussed.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about their favorite breeds of dogs and cats. Which would best match your family? Why? If you have a family pet, what do you love about it? Families can also discuss the different ways that cats and dogs have been portrayed in the media. What are some of your favorite animal characters? Why?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great Show! Highly recommended for people thinking about getting a dog/cat!

    Very educational! One of my all time FAVORITE shows!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    very informative

    it is a very good show. great for young kids and their parents when deciding what breed of dog/cat to get. it shows younger kids that the cute animals aren't always the easiest to take care of.

  3. I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    My kids have the DVR set to record dogs 101 every time it comes on...They love it. My daughter watches it and she is 5 BUT I am a dog groomer and she is accustomed to a lot of the issues talked about on the show. I also have a Doberman Search and Rescue/Tracking dog..so that is not a problem either...for us..lol

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