What are dogs?
Are dogs mammals?
Yes
Are all dogs the same size?
No
Dogs can eat _________ or __________ food.
canned or dry
What is the strap called that people put around a dog's neck?
A collar
How does a dog play?
- play catch or fetch with a toy
- play tug with a rope
- do tricks
- other answers
Mammals make _________ for their _________.
milk for their babies
What animal was the author's puppy as small as at first?
Can dogs chew on all bones?
No, just special bones that won't make them choke or poke their stomach.
What is the long strap called that people clip to dog to walk them?
A leash
How often should you play with your dog?
Everyday
What 2 animals are a dogs cousins?
coyotes and wolves
What does the author compare her puppy to in order to show you how much it used to weigh?
Bag of sugar
Why do dogs need strong clean teeth?
- So they can stay healthy
- Eat their food
- Pick up toys
- Protect themselves
What should you put on a dog's collar?
A nametag
Playing is good ________ for dogs.
Exercise
Who do most dogs live with?
People
Why does the author say her dog weighs as much as a bicycle?
To show you how much her dog weighs
What keeps a dogs teeth strong and clean?
Chewing on bones
What information should be on a dog's nametag?
Dog's name
Owner's phone number or address
You should ________ your dog's coat to keep it clean and smooth.
Brush
How are dogs different from their cousins?
Dogs live with people and their cousins are wild.
How are dogs and puppies different?
- Dogs are older than puppies.
- Puppies are younger than dogs.
- Puppies are baby dogs and dogs are adults.
What are 2 things people can do to keep their teeth strong and clean?
- brush them 2x every day and use mouth wash
- eat or drink foods that have calcium like milk, cheese, yogurt, green vegetables
- see the dentist regularly
- do not eat candy or sweets often
- other good answers
Why is it important to keep your dog on a leash when it is not at home?
- to keep it from attacking other dogs
- to keep it from jumping on people
- so it doesn't run away or get hit by a car
- some people are afraid of dogs and they don't want it by them
What is a coat for a dog?
A dog's COAT is the hair on a dog.