Ask The Dog - Children’s Book Review
Steve Dale, renowned columnist, WGN broadcaster, and animal behavior consultant, has excelled himself by writing an amazing both instructional and entertaining kid’s book, the title of which is Ask the Dog. Beautifully illustrated by Shelby Koehler, this book explains interactions between children and dogs from a safety point of view. It depicts dogs’ body language as a form of their communication with us. Sometimes dogs want to be petted, other times not. Sometimes in preferred areas, like the brisket or flank but not on top of the head. In answer to the frequent question to dog owners “may I pet your dog,” Mr. Dale points out to kids plainly that an owner’s approval of such a request does not consider things from the dog’s perspective. Dogs have a say in things, too, or should have. For example, if a dog is pulling away from the child and looking away, tail wagging or not, the dog is trying to say no, I do not want to be petted at this time. Failure to observe obvious signs of displeasure or stress on the dog’s part can lead to nasty surprises like a volley of barking or even a bite.
Mr. Dale’s mission of trying to educate children – and their parents – about life from a dog’s point view is similar to our own mission at the Center – the Be BiteSmart initiative. We are both trying to teach children canine literacy – teaching them to speak dog. Understanding dogs’ body language signals is key to preventing accidents and, as they say, prevention is better than cure (or in this case, treatment). Everyone with a child should pick up a copy of this book. It is as entertaining as it is educational and should help save children from unnecessary nips and bites as well as protecting dogs against interventions they find unpleasant.
I’m trying to understand what people mean by qr code cc.Is it related to a specific QR code service or format?
The tranding baby names 2027 lists are interesting to browse. I’m curious whether short traditional names will remain popular next year.
I appreciate how Ask the Dog teaches children to respect a dog’s boundaries instead of assuming every dog wants attention. Learning to recognize body language can help prevent frightening encounters and build trust between kids and animals. For a fun change of pace afterward, Slope Rider is a snow-riding game where you dodge obstacles and navigate slippery slopes with quick reflexes.
Wordle success is not accidental. It combines simplicity, discipline, and social connection in a way that few games manage to achieve. Its popularity reveals a broader truth: people are often drawn to experiences that are brief, intelligent, and shared. While it may seem like just a game, Wordle has become a cultural symbol of how digital entertainment can be both modest and meaningful.
With its playful style and highly creative gameplay, wacky flip turns seemingly simple jumps into spectacular performances—where a single, well-timed button press can mean the difference between a perfect landing and a hilariously botched attempt.