Bruno's Puppy Survival guide PDF for Kids - download/Maria canine care
Bruno’s Puppy Survival Guide for Kids
Help your child understand their puppy, interact kindly and safely, and enjoy learning together.
Written for children aged approximately 6–12, this friendly guide goes beyond dog body language. It explains everyday puppy behaviour and gives children practical ways to help, with a grown-up alongside them.
Inside, children will learn about:
Sleep and rest: why puppies need plenty of sleep and how being overtired can contribute to biting and excitable behaviour.
Puppy biting and chewing: understanding these normal behaviours and responding calmly.
Safe spaces and kind play: giving puppies room to rest and choosing suitable games.
Dog body language: recognising when a puppy feels comfortable, worried or needs space.
Food, toys and chews: respecting a puppy’s belongings and knowing when to ask an adult for help.
Reward-based training: an introduction to sit, touch, middle and recall, alongside marker and release words.
Walks and growing up: exploring together and understanding changes as puppies become adolescents.
Building trust: how patience, kindness and consistency help a friendship grow.
The guide also includes a five-question Bruno Quiz, answers and a personalised Puppy Super Helper certificate to celebrate your child’s learning.
Designed for children and grown-ups to read together. Children should always be closely supervised around dogs.
Digital PDF download — no physical product will be posted. 15 pages
By Maria Spencer-RaymondISCP Advanced Canine Practitioner
