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Owning A Dog | Things To Know Before Getting A Puppy (B2)

Preview 1
Part 1. Discussion about dogs. Answers will vary.
Part 2. Choose the correct nouns. (1) crate (2) vet (3) mud (4) poop
Part 4. Missing letters (images). (1) clipping (2) drooling (3) cuddling

Preview 2
Part 1. Choose the correct definitions. (1) a (2) b (3) c (4) a (5) c

Viewing Activity
Part 1. Short Answers.
(1) Puppy depression is very common. But Mike is not talking about the puppy being
depressed — he’s talking about the new owner. For example, some people have
expectations that they’re going to be cuddling with the puppy right away, but then the
puppy just wants to be alone. This is normal and Mike suggests that you give the dog time.
(2) Meal planning is important because you don’t want your dog to become obese, and
you also don’t want your house to be covered in poop.
(3) You just can’t let your puppy play on leash with other pups. It’s gonna turn into trouble,
leashes are gonna get tangled, or someone’s gonna get bitten. It’s not good if you want a
well-behaved puppy.
(4) Mike gives his dog, Bear, a bath after he rolls around and gets covered in mud. You
really shouldn’t use human products on your dog. No to human shampoo and no to human
hair dryers. You should use a special dog dryer — it’s not too hot and it essentially blows
the water off the dog.
(5) Mike says that the cost struggle of owning a puppy is real. Outside of paying for basic
pet supplies, you also have to plan for vet visits and vaccinations. And if your pet gets sick,
the bills really rack up. In fact, Bear’s sick right now and needs antibiotics. This is expensive
on any budget.
Part 2. Action verbs ending in -ing. (1) regretting (2) cuddling (3) clipping

Post-Viewing 1
Part 1. Vocabulary context usage.
(1) poop (2) mud (3) crate (4) Newfie (5) drool

Part 2. Rewrite the sentences.
(1) Puppy depression is very common. Give it time and allow your puppy to acclimate.
(2) Mike did very thorough research before he got his Newfie.
(3) If your dog gets sick, the bills can really rack up. Antibiotics are expensive on any
budget.
Part 3. Which one verb was used in each of the two missing parts from the sentence?
You just can’t let your puppy play on leash with other pups. Leashes are gonna get
tangled, or someone’s gonna get bitten. Not a great idea.
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Owning A Dog | Things To Know Before Getting A Puppy (B2)

Post-Viewing 2
Part 1. Rewriting the sentences using the verb get in the passive voice.
(1) Never leave a plate of food too close to your dog because it’s gonna get eaten.
(2) Keep your dog away from your nice furniture because your it’s gonna get torn up!
(3) I’m sorry to hear that your dog ran away. I really think that he’s gonna get found soon.
(4) There’s a fireworks display in my town tonight, and I know my dog’s gonna get
frightened.
(5) Unfortunately my dog is very old and sick. He is gonna get put down next month.

Post-Viewing 3
Speaking Task 1. Answers will vary. Correct students’ speaking mistakes and contribute your own
thoughts to the conversation.
Speaking Task 2. Social / Societal value of dogs. Possible answers:
Police: Police use dogs for security reasons, such as bomb and drug sniffing.
Rescue: If people are trapped under the snow, debris, or caves, dogs can help detect them.
Disabled people: Dogs are used to help guide blind people.
Emotional Support: Dogs are used to help people with conditions such as PTSD,
depression, and anxiety.

Quiz & Review

Part 1. Topics. Refer to Viewing Activity.
Part 2. Vocabulary.
(1) acclimate: start to feel accustomed to
(2) thorough: extensive or done in a complete way
(3) rack up: accumulate quickly
Part 3. Vocabulary context usage.
(1) mud (2) crate (3) Newfie / drool
Part 4. Passive voice using the verb get.
(1) You just can’t let your puppy play on leash with other pups. Leashes are gonna
get tangled, or someone’s gonna get bitten.

(2) Keep your dog away from your nice furniture because it’s gonna get torn up!

(3) There’s a fireworks display in my town tonight, and I know my dogs are gonna
get frightened .