Review a Dog Product
Test and review a dog toy or treat with an adult: observe durability, fun, safety, take notes, photos, and write a short honest review.
Step-by-step guide to review a dog product
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Step 1
Choose one dog toy or treat you want to test today.
Step 2
Bring your notebook pencil and coloring materials to the spot where you will test.
Step 3
Ask an adult to be with you and to make sure the dog is calm and safe.
Step 4
With your adult check the toy or treat for small parts sharp bits or loose pieces before giving it to the dog.
Step 5
Give the toy or treat to the dog and start a timer for five minutes to watch how they play or eat.
Step 6
Watch the dog and write one short note about how fun the dog looks while playing or eating.
Step 7
While the dog uses the toy or treat look for any pieces that break off and tell your adult right away if you see any.
Step 8
After testing check the toy for tears heavy wear or crumbling and write a short note about durability.
Step 9
With your adult’s help take three photos: the toy or treat before testing the dog enjoying it and any damage or mess.
Step 10
Give three scores from 1 to 5 for Fun Durability and Safety and write the numbers in your notebook.
Step 11
Write a short honest review in your notebook with a one-line title two short sentences about what you liked or didn’t like and one pro and one con.
Step 12
Put the toy away or throw the treat packaging in the trash and then wash your hands with soap and water.
Step 13
Share your finished review and photos on DIY.org so other kids can see what you discovered.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use instead if we don't have a notebook, coloring materials, timer, or a camera?
Use a smartphone to run the five-minute timer, take the three required photos (before testing, the dog enjoying it, and any damage), and write notes on a sheet of paper or in a simple notes app instead of a notebook and coloring materials.
What should we do if the dog gets too excited, refuses to play, or a piece breaks during the five-minute test?
Pause the five-minute timer, have the adult calm the dog and recheck the toy or treat for small parts or loose pieces, stop the test immediately if anything breaks off, and note the issue and any damage in your durability notes.
How can we adapt the activity for younger or older children?
For younger kids, have the adult help check for small parts, take the three photos, and simplify the 1–5 scores to thumbs-up/thumbs-down while older kids can write longer reviews, add extra photos, and post detailed results on DIY.org.
How can we make the review more interesting or thorough?
Extend the activity by testing two toys or treats, keeping before-and-after photos and a short video of the dog enjoying each one, adding a simple durability checklist, and comparing your three scores and written reviews before sharing on DIY.org.
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Facts about pet product safety
🐶 Dogs have about 1,700 taste buds (humans have ~9,000), so smell often matters more than taste when they choose treats.
🧪 Many pet product makers run durability tests—like chewing, tugging, and machine simulations—before a toy hits store shelves.
🦴 Some dog treats can pack as many calories as a small human snack, so portioning matters for your pup's health.
📸 Before-and-after photos are a powerful way to show a toy's durability and make your review more believable.
✅ Always supervise a dog with a new toy or treat the first time to watch for choking, breakage, or allergic reactions.
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