I love it, it's much better then "Dog Whisperer" the dogs can get aggressive so it's better for a older kids, Victoria Stilwell always wears appropriate clothes (and cute too), and is kind but firm with the dogs. I Love this show and I can't think of any concerns.
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It's Me or the Dog
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Supernanny-style tough love for dog owners.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About It's Me or the Dog
Parents need to know that the canines featured in this British dog-training series occasionally get aggressive and growl or bite at one another or humans. And the host's motivation methods can be harsh; she raises her voice and lectures owners about how spoiling their dogs leads to poor diets and bad habits. She also uses scare tactics (like visiting animal shelters to show where the pets could end up), and her words often reduce the people to tears. But her advice is spot-on, and dog-loving families will pick up tips on discipline and diet.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about Stilwell's methods. How does she use body language and voice tones to communicate with the animals? Do they respond to her better than they do to their owners? Why or why not? Would any of her advice work for your family's pets? Parents and tweens can also discuss the educational nature of reality shows like this one. Do you think this series intends to educate or entertain viewers (or some of both)? How is it entertaining? Did watching teach you anything? How real is reality TV in general? Are any reality shows more believable than others? Which ones?
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- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
A great show as long as little kids won't get scared by aggressive dogs
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
5+
great show so watch it! It's about a women training dogs really well! 5+ should watch it!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
love this show. It's good for 7+. you will enjoy it(unless there's something wrong with you) So watch it!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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I love this show!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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amazing and addicting
i cant think of anything wrong or bad about this show. i dont think it would really appeal to young young kids though. victoria is awesome, unlike some dog obsessers who are always "dogs are amazing and should be treated like a family member and we dont care if they destroy the house they are loved!" o shut up! she is real and true and all of her methods seem to work amazingly! ILH(NH)
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