Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Playful pet show has pratfalls, mild insult language.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 6+?
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Pat the Dog
What's the Story?
In PAT THE DOG, a young girl and her dog, Pat, use their imaginations for all sorts of creative play. They have fun using almost anything for inspiration, even when their mean next door neighbor, Victor, and his dog, Tank, try to get them down.
Is It Any Good?
This animal-centric show offers plenty of laughs and entertaining visuals. Not being able to speak doesn't hinder the ability of Pat the Dog's title character to showcase his mischievous inner life. Fans of Penguins of Madagascar and The Secret Life of Pets will find plenty of similar silly humor here. While Pat's owner does model positive qualities like creativity and a love of learning, the recurring meanness among some of the characters may not be suitable for all young viewers.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the mild insult language used in Pat the Dog. Is it ever OK to call someone names?
What do you think of the funny things that the dog does in this show? Are any of them unkind? Does that make it less funny? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date : April 14, 2023
- Cast : Kaycie Chase , Tiffany Hofstetter
- Network : Kids Street
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Animals
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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