TV on a Rolling Cart

Can my pet understand what I'm saying?

From Mystery Doug

Can my pet understand what I'm saying?
8 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
access

Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "Can my pet understand what I'm saying?" -- and follows the clues. Pets read your tone, a few learned words, and your body language -- they get the message even if not every sentence. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

Viewer safety

All ages
Common Sense Media — not yet ratedIMDb Parents Guide — not yet rated

Our rating is a quick teacher-to-teacher guide — preview before showing.

Teaching resources

Discussion questions

Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "Can my pet understand what I'm saying?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about pet, or what did you already know?
  3. What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: pet, communicate, tone.

Try it: Explain the answer to "Can my pet understand what I'm saying?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.