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Off the Leash

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Michelle Zahn, Stuart Kinsey, Addison Witt, Where to watch: Lifetime Television)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Reality TV goes to the dogs; tweens and up.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Shows a genuine love for dogs and a concern for their well-being ... but also focuses on earning a lot of money through doggie stardom. All of the featured pet owners are women who are sometimes presented as "stage mothers."
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Occasional swear words are bleeped out.

  • Consumerism:

    References to certain pet-related products (such as IAMS dog food), magazines, and famous canine actors.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional adult consumption of alcohol.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Off the Leash

Parents need to know that this reality series revolves around a dog talent agency and dog owners' efforts to launch their pooches into Hollywood stardom. As a result, the humans' antics bear a striking resemblance to those of the stereotypical "stage parent," and many appear to live vicariously through their dogs' successes (and failures). Parents also need to know that while the show isn't age-inappropriate overall (hence our green "on" rating), a few swear words (usually uttered by owners of rejected pets) are bleeped out.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about their relationship with the animals. Does your pet feel like a member of the family? Does your pet have any special talents? Is there such a thing as loving your pet too much? Families without pets can talk about which critters they'd pick if they could have any pet they wanted -- and why they'd choose them. Families can also discuss the effort it takes to break into the entertainment industry. Do you think it's easier or harder for animals to "make it" than it is for humans?
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