A brief but telling canine fantasy makes up the video A Dog’s Tale. Based on the notion that tomorrow’s owners should be today’s targets for advice, it tells of a boy who desperately wants a puppy. As he dreams, the dog from his wall poster tells him in a friendly but firm manner about his obligations, including walks in the rain and cold, and how his parents will need to push supermarket trolleys full of tins and pay vets’ bills.
The effect isn’t discouraging; it shows that pet lovers need to temper affection with responsibility. A Dog’s Tale costs pound;4.99 from the National Canine Defence League, 17 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7RQ, or NCDL education programme, tel: 0870 333 0432; email: educ@ncdl.org.uk; website: www.ncdl.org.uk
Want to keep reading for free?
Register with Tes and you can read five free articles every month, plus you'll have access to our range of award-winning newsletters.
