Parents' Guide to Sheriff Labrador

Sheriff Labrador TV: Sheriff Labrador in his police officer uniform points to the right inside the series logo.

Common Sense Media Review

Fernanda Camargo By Fernanda Camargo , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 8+

Safety slapstick occasionally drifts into alarmist tales.

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What's the Story?

SHERIFF LABRADOR is a dog police officer in Forest Town. He protects the city alongside his partner, Officer Dobermann. If there's a heist, a fire, or a mystery, Sheriff Labrador is on the job! With bravery and strong morals, he saves the day and teaches viewers safety lessons.

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The series has good intentions but struggles with execution and finding its audience. Sheriff Labrador mixes episodes about letter recognition, which is more appropriate for toddlers, with safety tips designed for elementary-aged students. While young kids may find Sheriff Labrador funny and engaging because of its slapstick comedy, bright colors and fast pace, the storylines are more appropriate for older audiences.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the safety tips in Sheriff Labrador. What can you learn from watching the episodes?

  • Stories show the negative consequences of disrespecting rules, such as playing with water near electrical devices, which can lead to fires. Do you think these are helpful, or do they make you fearful?

  • At the end of each episode, Sheriff Labrador recaps the main lessons. Why do you think that is? Does that help you remember the lesson?

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