A first dog. A new friendship. So much to discover together.

Bringing home a dog is a big moment in a child’s life. There are new routines to learn, curious paws to welcome, and a friendship that needs time, kindness, and understanding to grow.

My First Dog by Guy Harper helps your child become part of that journey.

Written directly for children, this beautifully illustrated ebook turns everyday moments into opportunities to learn: pouring fresh water, helping with a gentle brush, practicing a familiar cue, and noticing when a dog needs quiet time.

Through 12 approachable chapters, your child will explore how to welcome a dog, make safe choices, help with daily care, enjoy play, and ask a grown-up for support when something feels difficult. Expressive watercolor illustrations bring these experiences to life.

Small helping jobs. Growing confidence. Kind choices that matter.

Whether your family is welcoming a puppy or getting to know an adult dog, this guide gives your child practical ways to participate—with adults providing care, guidance, and supervision.

Seven printable worksheets make the experience their own:

• Meet My Dog: Create a portrait and discover what makes their dog special.

• Our Welcome Plan: Prepare a welcoming home with room for rest.

• My Helping Jobs: Choose manageable tasks to learn with family support.

• A Week of Kind Choices: Celebrate small acts of care throughout the week.

• My Dog Detective Journal: Record observations and questions about their dog.

• Our Learning Log: Notice progress, practice familiar cues, and make time for breaks.

• My Friendship Promise: Put kindness into words with a personal promise.

Your download includes:

• A 41-page illustrated PDF

• 12 chapters written for children

• Seven printable worksheets

• A clickable table of contents

• US Letter pages for easy home printing

Enjoy it together, one chapter and one small discovery at a time. Your child doesn’t have to know everything or do everything. They can begin by noticing, helping, and learning to be a thoughtful friend.

Give your child a meaningful place in your dog’s welcome home. Download My First Dog and help their new friendship begin with kindness.

Digital ebook by Guy Harper. No physical book will be shipped. Activities are designed for family participation; adults remain responsible for the dog’s care and supervision.