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Worksheet: What does a dog need?

A one page worksheet for kindergarten to grade 2 about what dogs need to live and grow, plus a safe or not safe food check. Answer key below the worksheet.

Name: ____________________   Date: __________

Part 1. Circle the things every dog needs to live and grow.

  1. Food    2. Water    3. A video game    4. A safe place to rest    5. A hat

Part 2. Draw a line from the dog to what it needs.

Thirsty dog  →  ______________     Hungry dog  →  ______________     Sleepy dog  →  ______________

Word bank: water, a bed, dog food

Part 3. Safe or not safe? Write S for safe or N for not safe.

___ Grapes    ___ Plain carrot    ___ Chocolate    ___ Plain apple slice (no seeds)    ___ Onion

Part 4. Draw a dog and its water bowl.

Answer key (for teachers)

  1. Part 1: food, water and a safe place to rest. All animals need food in order to live and grow, and all living things need water (NGSS K-LS1-1).
  2. Part 2: thirsty dog: water; hungry dog: dog food; sleepy dog: a bed.
  3. Part 3: grapes N, plain carrot S, chocolate N, plain apple slice without seeds S, onion N. The ASPCA lists grapes, chocolate and onions as foods to keep away from pets; the American Kennel Club lists plain carrots and apple slices (without seeds or core) as safe treats in moderation.
  4. Part 4: any drawing showing a dog with water.

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Sources

  1. People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets, ASPCA Animal Poison Control
  2. Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can or Can't Eat, American Kennel Club
  3. People Foods Dogs Can and Can't Eat, American Kennel Club