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K-9 to 5
(Rated TV-G, Educational, Where to watch: Animal Planet)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Working dogs in some scary jobs; OK for most kids.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About K-9 to 5
Parents need to know that this program showcases pooches in the workplace, including seeing-eye dogs, university mascots, and visitors to therapeutic settings. But it's not all fluff: They also perform jobs that may frighten younger kids, such as bomb sniffing, search and rescue, and SWAT duty. Young viewers may have questions about safety issues after watching, but overall it's a touching, sometimes-funny take on the unconditional love, intelligence, and loyalty of man, woman, and child's best friend.
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the responsibilities and costs that come along with owning a dog. If kids are asking for a pooch, discuss who will feed, walk, play with, bathe, and train it. Families can also discuss the characteristics of certain breeds and the benefits of a mixed-breed dog. Plus, you can talk about the immense amount of training undertaken by the dogs featured in the show -- and their owners' time commitment. For kids interested in learning more about canine training, look for local shelters or classes to observe.
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