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SuperFetch

(Rated TV-G, Reality TV, Starring Zak George, Where to watch: Animal Planet)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Extreme dog tricks are fun for animal-loving families.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Each episode includes basic training skills (like “time, patience, and consistency”) that viewers can use in working with their own dogs.
  • Messages:

    Zak George believes in the inherent intelligence of every animal he works with. The show celebrates the special bond between pets and their owners. 
  • Role models:

    George and the pet owners always use positive reinforcement -- and a lot of patience -- when working with the dogs.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Adults are shown briefly drinking in a bar in a segment about a dog whose owner hoped to train him to work the keg at a party.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About SuperFetch

Parents need to know that this series about "extreme" dog training is a fun choice for the whole family. Professional trainer Zak George takes on each new challenge with excitement and shows respect and affection for every animal he works with -- and his success proves his claim that any dog of any age can learn new tricks. The show includes a host of useful training tips that viewers can use in training their own dogs -- and virtually no iffy content to worry about.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the show's intent. Do you think it's aiming to teach, entertain, or both? What did you learn from it? How does it compare to other shows you’ve seen about animals and training?
  • What are some of the responsibilities of pet ownership? How do these responsibilities change depending on the type of pet you own? If you could have any animal, what would it be? Why?
  • Kids: What do you want to be when you grow up? Does your choice relate to any particular hobby or interest? What kind of education or training will you need? What do you think you’ll like about that job?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
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  2. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
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    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Refreshing!

    Great for the entire family (including the dog).

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