Get ready for the Woof and Me pet care game to arrive! Before you play, here’s some helpful info just for kids about how to care for your dog and be a responsible pet owner.
Water is super important for dogs! 🐶
Dogs should always have water available—both inside and outside.
In the summer: Water can evaporate quickly, so make sure their bowl is always full.
In the winter: Water can freeze, so check it often to make sure your dog can drink.
When you’re playing, exercising, or traveling with your dog, don’t forget to share your water too!
Dogs get hungry too! 🍽️
Give your dog high-quality food and try to feed them at the same time each day. This helps your dog stay healthy and strong, no matter their age!
Dogs need personal care just like people do! 🐾
You can help by:
Bathing and brushing their fur
Checking and cleaning their teeth and ears
Trimming their nails
Watching for ticks, fleas, and worms
If your dog ever seems sick or in pain, make sure to get help from a veterinarian right away.
Your dog has LOTS of energy! 🐕💨
To help them use it, your dog needs to walk, run, swim, or play fetch every day.
Exercise keeps your dog healthy and happy, so get creative—make up fun games and activities to keep your furry friend moving!
Help your dog make friends! 🐶👋
Take your dog to new places, meet people, and say hello to other animals. Include them in family outings!
Visit dog parks, regular parks, or pet stores.
Go for walks in your neighborhood so your dog can see the world.
And remember: always ask before petting someone else’s dog!
Celebrate Your Dog All Year Long! 🎉🐾
Being a pet owner is a big, lifelong commitment. Love, play with, and take care of your dog—from puppyhood all the way to their golden years!
Keep Your Dog Cozy and Safe! 🏠🐕
Dogs need a safe place to live no matter the weather.
In the summer: Make sure they have plenty of shade to stay cool.
In the winter: If your dog stays outside, give them an insulated dog house to protect them from wind, rain, and snow.
During severe weather: Dogs should stay inside with the family to stay safe and warm.
Spaying, Neutering, and Veterinarians! 🐶🐾
Spaying is an operation that stops female dogs from having puppies.
Neutering is an operation that stops male dogs from fathering puppies.
A veterinarian is a special doctor who takes care of animals and can do these operations to help keep pets healthy.
Playtime Is Important! 🎾🐶
Playing with your dog is a great way to build a strong friendship.
Spend time running, tossing toys, or playing games together—this helps you both learn more about each other and have lots of fun!
Show Your Dog Some Love! ❤️🐾
Dogs love attention because it makes them happy and feel loved.
Give your dog pets, gentle scratches, and kind words to show them how much you care!
Teach Your Dog To Behave! 🎓🐶
A well-trained dog is fun to be around and can go more places with you.
Teach your dog basic commands like sit, down, come, stay, and heel—this helps them know what you want and how to behave.
Dogs love to please you, so be patient and make learning fun!
Dogs: Helpers and Best Friends! 🐕❤️
For hundreds of years, dogs have helped humans with all kinds of jobs, from herding and guarding to helping people with special needs.
Because of their loyalty and friendship, dogs are called “man’s best friend!”
Teach Your Dog Tricks! 🎩🐶
Teaching your dog tricks helps them use their energy in a fun way. When you give your dog tasks or tricks to learn, it gives them a special job and purpose. Dogs love to learn and please you, so make training fun for both of you!
Be a Responsible Pet Owner! 🐾
Always pick up after your dog and help keep your neighborhood clean.
Dogs can have problems sometimes, but if you understand how to help, you can take great care of your furry friend!
