Think Like a Dog

PGUnited States rating20201h 31mFamily, Comedy, Drama
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PG US
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A young boy who loves science accidentally creates a telepathic link with his loyal dog after a science project goes wrong. Together, the pair navigate school challenges and help the boy navigate some difficult feelings regarding his parents' relationship. It is a sweet story about finding simpler ways to solve problems and the importance of friendship.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Moderate
This is a standard family comedy with a mix of dialogue scenes and moments of action. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryOliver and Henry are abducted by a man who wants to take their technology.
  • Approx.SomeA group of neighborhood dogs rallies together to rescue Oliver from a man.

Talk about it after

  1. 1What did the dog's perspective teach Oliver about making life simpler?
  2. 2How did the bond between the boy and his dog help him feel more confident at school?
  3. 3Why do you think the dog's way of thinking was different from the way the adults were thinking?

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