Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

Are Dogs the Right Pet for You

Can You Find Out?
Series: Pet Detectives
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
In Are Dogs the Right Pet for You by Emma Milne, young readers explore the responsibilities and considerations involved in owning a dog. The book provides insights into different dog breeds, their needs, and the commitment required to care for them, helping children and their families determine if a dog is the right fit for their household.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$1200
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 2-3 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're a young animal lover curious about what it takes to care for a dog as a pet. Written by a vet, it provides insightful and engaging information for children on the responsibilities and joys of having a dog, helping readers make an informed decision about pet ownership.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Are Dogs the Right Pet for You

If you think you might like a dog for a pet you need to find out what dogs love to eat, what they just love to do and what keeps them happy as well as healthy. You can find out by learning the facts in this book and taking on detective assignments to investigate their needs.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Dogs can be brilliant and entertaining pets, but we shouldn't forget that, like all animals, they too have their own needs.

For example, did you know that dogs are social animals like us? This means they love to spend time with human and doggy friends. It might surprise you to learn that dogs don't like being hugged, and it's important to know how dogs show you when they want some quiet time.

If you think you might like a dog for a pet, you need to find out what dogs love to eat, what they just love to do, and what keeps them happy as well as healthy. You can find out by learning the facts in Are Dogs the Right Pet for You and taking on detective assignments to investigate their needs.

By going through your pet detective tasks and learning as you go, you will find out if you and your family are the right owners for these special pets. Then you're ready to take care of a real one! Just as importantly, if you discover that you and a dog aren't a perfect match, you can get some pointers to other fabulous animals that might suit you better.

Series: Pet Detectives

View all

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910455715

Publisher: 5M Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: 5M Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Emma Milne is a vet who has written several books about animals, their welfare and the ups and downs of life as a vet. She has been featured on BBC's Vets in Practice and appeared in shows such as GMTV, Inside Out and Question Time. This is her fourth book in The Pet Detectives series, following Is a Cat the Right Pet for You?

Also by Emma Milne

View all

More from Children's Books

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.