Caring For My Dog

Learning how to be responsible is part of growing up and so it’s important to fully consider all the responsibilities that are involved with owning and caring for a dog. Pupils are encouraged to test their knowledge, explore, discuss and form opinions, as they develop an understanding of what it means to be a responsible dog owner, and an awareness of the commitment involved in owning a dog. This is a quiz-based activity to test and expand pupils’ existing knowledge. It can be used as part of a PSHE or Citizenship topic about rights and responsibilities and as a follow-up activity after a visit from one of our Education and Community Officers.

Some of the statements in the quiz are essential for a dog to be happy and healthy. How might a dog feel emotionally or physically if some of their needs are not met? List any feelings a dog might feel in each of the scenarios below.

For younger or less able pupils there is a pupil sheet which includes suggested feelings to be used as prompts.