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Q: What does a dog like to do?

A dog likes to run, play with a ball, and sniff around. A dog's nose can smell things we cannot.

Q: How does a dog show it is happy?

A dog wags its tail when it is happy and loves you. Some dogs wag their whole body, not just their tail.

Q: Where does a dog like to be petted?

A dog likes to be petted on its head and back. Some dogs love a tummy rub too.

8 short answers for ages 3–6. Start with “What sound does a dog make?” or explore the complete set together.

What this set covers

This set has 8 short, child-friendly answers about this topic and is designed for ages 3–6. Every card adds a fact, something small to try and a prompt that keeps the conversation going.

Tap a question to reveal the answer, share the fun fact, try the tiny activity, then talk about it together.

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Card 1/8 schedule1 min · Together What sound does a dog make? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What sound does a dog make?

A dog says "woof woof"! That is how it says hello and guards the house.

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Talk about itWhat sound does a dog make?

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Did you know?A dog wags its tail when it is happy.

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Try itTry saying "woof woof" like a dog.

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Card 2/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do dogs wag their tails? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do dogs wag their tails?

Dogs use their tails to show how they feel, a bit like we use our faces. A loose, happy wag usually means they are glad to see you, but a stiff tail can mean they are unsure.

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Talk about itIf you had a tail, when would it wag the fastest?

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Did you know?Dogs often wag a little more to the right when they are happy and to the left when they are nervous.

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Try itTry "talking" without words: show happy, shy and excited using only your body. Can your child guess each one?

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Card 3/8 schedule1 min · Together What does a dog like to do? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

What does a dog like to do?

A dog likes to run, play with a ball, and sniff around.

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Talk about itWhat do you like to do outside?

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Did you know?A dog's nose can smell things we cannot.

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Try itThrow a ball and pretend to be a dog chasing it.

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Card 4/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do dogs sniff everything? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do dogs sniff everything?

A dog's nose is its most powerful sense, far stronger than ours. Sniffing lets a dog learn who has been there, where they went and how they were feeling, almost like reading a story.

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Talk about itIf your nose was as good as a dog's, what smell would you look for first?

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Did you know?A dog can smell many times better than a person, and each nostril can smell separately.

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Try itClose your eyes and try to guess three things by smell alone, like an orange or some soap.

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Card 5/8 schedule1 min · Together How does a dog show it is happy? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

How does a dog show it is happy?

A dog wags its tail when it is happy and loves you.

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Talk about itHow do you show you are happy?

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Did you know?Some dogs wag their whole body, not just their tail.

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Try itWave your hand fast like a wagging dog tail.

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Card 6/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do dogs pant? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do dogs pant?

Dogs cannot sweat all over their skin the way we do, so they pant to cool down. Breathing fast with the tongue out lets warm air and water leave their body.

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Talk about itWhat do you like to do to cool down when you feel hot?

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Did you know?Dogs only sweat a tiny bit, and mostly through the pads of their paws.

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Try itOn a warm day, notice how a fan or a breeze cools you. Panting is a dog's own little breeze.

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Card 7/8 schedule1 min · Together Where does a dog like to be petted? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Where does a dog like to be petted?

A dog likes to be petted on its head and back.

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Talk about itDo you like petting animals?

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Did you know?Some dogs love a tummy rub too.

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Try itPet your stuffed dog or cat on the head.

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Card 8/8 schedule2 min · Together Why do dogs have wet noses? Revealexpand_more On the flip side 💬 A short, honest answer ⭐ A fun fact for grown-ups 🎲 A tiny 30-second game Flip the cardautorenew

Why do dogs have wet noses?

A dog's nose stays a little wet to help it catch smells from the air. The damp surface grabs tiny scent bits, so a wet nose means better sniffing.

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Talk about itWhat is your favourite smell in the whole world?

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Did you know?Dogs lick their noses to keep them clean and wet, which helps them smell even better.

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Try itWet your finger and hold it up. Notice how you can feel which way the wind is blowing, just like a nose feeling smells.

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Still curious?Do all animals have wet noses?Learn more in the full apparrow_forward

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