ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English DOGS ???? Animals for kids ???? Episode 15
Hey friends! Today, we’re going to talk about a very special animal: the dog. Are you ready to learn some fun facts about dogs? Let’s get started!
Dogs are animals with backbones, which makes them vertebrates. They belong to a group called mammals, just like us! Dogs are omnivores, meaning they eat both meat and vegetables. They come in all sizes, from tiny ones to really big ones that can weigh up to 177 pounds and be as long as six feet! Dogs are domesticated, which means they live with people.
Did you know that dogs are related to wolves? They share a lot of the same DNA. Some dogs even look a lot like wolves! Dogs were probably the first animals to live with humans. They started as wolves, but over many years, they changed into different breeds. There are now more than 340 different dog breeds around the world, each with its own special traits.
Dogs are everywhere! There are more than 500 million dogs on our planet. Isn’t that amazing?
Here’s a fun fact: an adult dog can understand about 250 words or gestures, just like a two-year-old child! That’s pretty smart, right?
Have you ever heard a dog bark when you walk by a house? Dogs bark because they might be scared or because they are protecting their home. They also mark their favorite spots with their pee to show other animals that it’s their territory.
Dogs have an incredible sense of smell, which is about a thousand times better than ours! That’s why they help in rescue missions during emergencies. Their whiskers are also special. They help dogs feel objects in the dark by sensing changes in the air. Even though they can’t see in the dark, their whiskers help them know what’s around them.
We call dogs our best friends because they’ve been with us for thousands of years. They are loyal and can understand our feelings, making it easy to become friends with them.
Dogs aren’t just pets; some have important jobs. Police dogs help officers with their strong sense of smell. Shepherd dogs guide sheep because they are smart and quick. Guide dogs help people who can’t see well get around safely.
Having a dog is a big responsibility. If you have a dog, make sure to love and care for them. They are part of the family and will always be there for you.
Now you’ve learned a lot about these amazing animals. See you next time!
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Dog Detective: Go on a “Dog Detective” walk with an adult around your neighborhood or a local park. Observe any dogs you see and try to identify their breed or size. Are they small like a Chihuahua or big like a Great Dane? Notice their colors, fur patterns, and behavior. Talk about what makes each dog unique and how they might be similar to or different from wolves.
Super Sniffers: Conduct a fun experiment to understand a dog’s sense of smell. Blindfold yourself and have a friend or family member place different items with distinct smells (like an orange, a piece of chocolate, or a flower) in front of you. Try to guess what each item is just by smelling it. Discuss how dogs use their powerful noses to help people, like finding lost items or helping in rescue missions.
Dog Communication: Learn how dogs communicate with us and each other. Watch a video or read a book about dog body language. Then, draw a picture of a dog showing different emotions, like happy, scared, or excited. Share your drawing with someone and explain how dogs might use their tails, ears, and barks to express these feelings.
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Hey friends! Today I’m here to talk about man’s best friend: the dog. Would you like to learn some fun facts about dogs? Let’s go!
Dogs are vertebrate animals belonging to the mammal group. They are omnivores, which means they eat both meat and vegetables. Their size depends on the breed, and the largest can weigh up to 177 pounds and measure up to six feet, but there are also smaller ones. They are domesticated animals, which means they live together with humans.
Did you know that dogs are related to wolves? Numerous studies have shown that dogs and wolves share many DNA traits. At first glance, some dog breeds look very similar to wolves.
It is believed that dogs were the first domesticated animals. Their origins can be traced back to the wolf, but over the course of many generations, there have been changes or mutations that have resulted in different dog breeds. This has been helped by cross-breeding these animals, meaning pairing males and females with certain characteristics to produce puppies with improved qualities such as size, personality, or speed. These crossbreeds have created more than 340 different dog breeds all over the world, each with its own temperament.
The truth is, dogs are very different. We can find dogs all over the world; in fact, we know that there are more than 500 million dogs on the planet. How cool is that?
Here’s a fun fact: did you know that an adult dog understands approximately 250 words or gestures? That’s the same as a two-year-old child! That’s amazing!
Have you ever had a dog bark at you while passing by a house? I have, and it can be quite startling. This is because the dog may be afraid of the situation or, as territorial animals, they are marking and protecting their territory. Besides barking at strangers, they also mark their favorite spots with their urine, showing anyone who gets close that this spot belongs to them.
Surely you’ve heard about dogs’ great sense of smell. It is said that their sense of smell is one thousand times more powerful than that of humans! That’s why dogs are used in rescue work during disasters.
Look at those whiskers! Did you know that they help dogs distinguish objects in the dark? They don’t have night vision, but thanks to their whiskers, they can detect changes in air currents, which gives them information about the shape of nearby things in the dark. That’s impressive!
And do you know why we call them our best friends? It’s because we’ve been by their side for thousands of years, and they are loyal animals. They can also sense our emotions, making it very easy to bond with them.
But dogs aren’t just pets. Some of them have jobs, such as police dogs that assist officers in various functions thanks to their great sense of smell and instinct. Shepherd dogs can guide a flock due to their intelligence and agility, and guide dogs help people with vision problems navigate the city, among other tasks.
Owning a dog is a responsibility and commitment that should never be taken lightly. If you have one, enjoy their company and treat them with kindness. They are family members who will never let you down.
Well, you’ve already learned a few things about these wonderful animals. See you next time!
We’ve learned so much in just one video! Did you know there are many more videos? Imagine how much you could learn! Subscribe to the Smile and Learn educational channel to learn and have fun at the same time!
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