This boring show couldnt hold my attention for ten minutes, and I can sit through shows that are TWO HOURS OR MORE LONG! I mean, if someone with an attention span as LONG AS MINE can't watch this show and be entertained no one can!!!!
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Divine Canine
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Monks' patient guidance pays off with pups.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Divine Canine
Parents need to know that adorable dogs and mild-tempered monks share the spotlight in this canine-obedience series, so there's virtually no content to worry about. A monk schooled in dog training works patiently with the pooches to correct behavior like jumping on furniture and refusing to obey commands. The other brothers talk about the importance of socializing young dogs for human contact and explain how living and working with the animals enriches their lives. Dog lovers of all ages will enjoy watching the human/canine interaction, but young kids may be bored by the training sessions.
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- Families can talk about the breadth of reality programming on TV. What defines reality TV? Is anything on TV truly real, or does the simple process of editing alter reality for viewers? Tweens: Which reality shows do you like? What role does controversy play in a show's success? Does this series seem real to you? Why or why not? Does your ability to relate to the participants affect your assessment of the reality? On a lighter note, families can talk about pet ownership and care. Kids: What pets do you have? How do you care for them? Do they require any training? If so, are they good students? What would you do if they showed behavior problems?
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- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
I HATE THIS SHOW!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Divine Canine
My name is Chris. I was featured on this show in the episode "Harnessing Harley". One rater said "Aside from the fact that "dominance" is not the cause or solution for behavior problems in dogs, this show teaches children that those who don't train their dogs (a key piece in responsible ownership) can simply pay someone to take their dog for a month, yank it around by the neck and *voila* they have a trained dog." This show did not teach that- I am sorry. It took a while to gain dominince over Harley. We had to take the knowledge we learned and apply it to Harley- it was total retraining and re-inforcing what Harley already learned. If you had watched the episodes you see the people struggle with the dog when they get it back. It takes a while for people to get the hang of it. This was clearly seen on the show. Perhaps the rater did not see all the episodes... but as someone who experienced it, the training advice on the show works if you stick with it. This show is geared for dog loving and dog owners more than children; however, children will love the puppies that are shown on each episode.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
Entertaining and instructive
Good dog training makes a difference! More convinced of this after viewing the shows.
I rate this title off for age 17 and give itBad Lessons for Children
Aside from the fact that "dominance" is not the cause or solution for behavior problems in dogs, this show teaches children that those who don't train their dogs (a key piece in responsible ownership) can simply pay someone to take their dog for a month, yank it around by the neck and *voila* they have a trained dog. A much better program for families to watch is It's Me or the Dog, which shows that it is the dog owner, not a trainer, who needs to make the changes and do the work and changes are made using positive methods. Positive training methods which don't run a high risk of negative behavioral fallout when your kids try to imitate it. Skip the Dog Whisperer and Divine Canine. If you want your kids to learn about responsible ownership, look to It's Me or the Dog or, better yet, enroll in a local positive training class.
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