Dog Walker Let's Play

# Let's play

-# Let's play

-Let's play!

# Let's have an adventure, hooray!

# Let's play!

# Who could we be today What could we do?

# I'd like to sail a pirate ship Or decorate a room

# I could be a film director Or I could walk your pet

# A clown, or tennis player The best you've ever met!

-# Let's play

-Let's play!

# Let's play

# Let's play!

# Let's have an adventure today

# Let's play!

Oh... He's not going to... Oh, he is!

Hi, Rebecca, fancy a run?

Hmm?

Or maybe a bicycle ride?

Cool!

So that's a yes, then, is it?

Come on!

Come on where?

For a run, a cycle, anything. Let's get outside!

I'm on a really good bit in the book..

-Oh, hold on, Rebecca! It's time...

-Great!

-It's time to play!

-Whose turn is it today?

-Let it be me!

-Let it be me!

-Me!

-Me!

-Me!

# Let it be me. Let, let, let it be me

# Let it be me

# Let it be me

# Let it be me

# Let it be me, I really, really, really, really hope that it's me

-# Let,

-let, let, let

-Let, let, let it be me!

# Let it be me

# Let it be me

I really, really, really, really hope that it's me... #

Could it be me?

Could it be me?

It's me!

# Yes, it's me, yes, it's me

-# I'm really, really, really, really, really happy...

-it's me! #

Look, there's the dressing-up room.

# Let's play. #

This is really exciting!

I wonder what we're playing today.

So, I'm wearing a tennis outfit, a rain hat and skis.

What am I going to be doing - playing tennis in the snow

while it's raining?

I don't think so. Let's try something else.

Right, so now I'm wearing a fleece, I have a dog lead

and I'm wearing walking boots.

So what are we playing today?

I know, we're going to play dog walkers and walk some dogs.

So what do we need to know?

Dog walkers are people who take dogs out for a walk

if the dogs' owners aren't able to.

Dog walkers usually carry a bag containing dog toys and treats!

Dogs have amazing hearing. They can hear things humans cannot hear.

If a dog gets hot, it sometimes starts panting to cool down.

This is a sign that it needs a drink of water.

So that's what we need to remember. Is there anything else?

Plastic bags?... I'm dog-walking, not shopping!

Well, I'm sure they'll come in handy.

We've got everything we need, let's go.

# Let's play! #

Check me out! Can you guess what we're playing today?

-Are you going camping?

-No, I'll give you a clue. Ruff! Ruff!

You're a dog in shorts!

Ruff! Ruff! Ruff!

I'm not sure. What are you dressed as?

We're going to be dog walkers.

Oh, great! That sounds active.

You should be able to run around.

Roll over, boy. Roll over again. That's it. Up.

Sit. Good boy. Down, boy.

Walkies, Sid?

-Walkies. Good idea. See you later.

-See you.

Come on, let's play dog walkers.

So where are we?

This looks like a normal street.

There must be some dogs around I can walk.

But where are they?

I can't hear any, can you?

POSTIE WHISTLES

Morning.

Morning, Postie.

Oh, maybe the Postie knows.

Excuse me, Postie. My name's Sid and I'm a dog walker.

I'm looking some dogs I can walk.

You don't know of any that live on this street?

SHE LAUGHS

You've asked the right person.

I know every dog in this road!

Follow me, I'll introduce you to Brutus at number 13.

Oh, thanks.

DOG BARKS

That bark sounds like it comes from a big dog.

Brutus sounds a bit too big to be the first dog I walk.

Do you know of any smaller dogs nearby?

-SHE LAUGHS

-Come on, this way.

Lola is very sweet and a lot smaller than Brutus.

DOG YAPS

Lola does sound a lot smaller, she sounds a little bit too yappy.

Are there any other dogs that live nearby?

I've got a feeling Mrs Mullet's dog, Bert, will be

just right for you.

BERT BARKS

Ah-ha! Bert sounds perfect, not too big and not too yappy.

Thanks, I'll see if Mrs Mullet wants me

to take Bert for a walk today.

You're welcome. See you later, have fun!

Thanks. Bye!

BERT BARKS

Our dog-walking adventures are about to begin!

-Ssh, Bert. Yes?

-Hello, Mrs Mullet. My name's Sid. I'm a dog walker.

I thought I'd ask you if you want me to walk Bert for you today.

-Oh, yes, please.

-Where would you like me to take him?

He has an appointment today at the dog groomer's.

He goes once a year, whether he needs to or not.

And today he needs to.

It's his birthday, you see,

and I have a very special surprise for him.

Ooh!

Maybe you can take him to the park for a little walk on the way, too.

Hello, Bert. That would be fun. I'll look after him,

won't I, Bert?

BERT BARKS

Oh, and one other thing, watch out for the squirrels.

Bert loves squirrels,

and when he sees them... Voom, he's off chasing them, aren't you, Bert?

Right, so I'll watch out for the squirrels.

Ready for walkies, then, Bert?

OK, Bert's ready. See you later, Mrs Mullet.

Goodbye, Sid. Goodbye, Bert!

Watch out for those squirrels!

# Let's play! #

Ah, it's great being a dog walker.

Oh, what have you got there then, Bert?

That a tree, is it?

Look at that, Bert. Can you see? It's a butterfly.

What does a butterfly smell like, Bert?

Perhaps buttery flies, who knows?

What have you got now, then, Bert?

Is it a perfumed pebble? You do love a good sniff, don't you?

Hey, what's that? Is that a fragrant flower?

Smells like it from here. Oh, Bert!

BERT BARKS

Yes, Bert. it's a bee. And, look, were here at the park!

# Let's play! #

Go on, Bert, stretch your legs.

I know you like the park..

Bert...?

Go on, have fun. What are you waiting for? Go on, run about.

Bert. Mrs Mullet wants you to have fun in the park.

I'm a dog walker and my dog doesn't want to go for a walk.

What am I going to do?

Hold on, I remember, do you?

Dog walkers carry a bag full of toys and treats.

Maybe there's a toy or treat in this bag that I can use

to convince Bert to run around somehow. Oh, this looks good.

BERT PANTS

Oh, Bert likes that!

Come on, then, Bert, let's play fetch. Come on!

So, this is your favourite ball, is it, Bert?

Well, then you'd better...fetch!

That's got Bert moving!

BERT BARKS

That's it, Bert, bring the ball back. Come on, Bert!

Being a dog walker is loads of fun! Nothing could be simpler.

Come on then, Bert. Bring the ball back.

Uh-oh.

Uh-oh!

Oh, no! Squirrel.

And Bert loves chasing squirrels.

Bert? Stay right where you are.

It's just a little squirrel. Nothing to get excited about!

Bert, the dog groomer is the other way! Bert!

Bert!

Oh, Bert!

Bert, come back...Bert!

Morning....

Lovely day for a run.

Come back, Bert!

-Morning.

-Morning. Shouldn't it be YOU taking the dog for a run?

He seems to be taking me.

It's no good, I've lost him.

What am I going to tell Mrs Mullet?

She's going to be really upset. This is a disaster.

Hello again. You haven't seen Bert, chasing a squirrel?

No. Sorry. He does love those squirrels!

Oh, no, I'm a dog walker who's lost his dog.

What will I tell Mrs Mullet? How am I going to get him back?

It's just a shame you don't have one of those dog whistles.

That's given me an idea. Hold on, I remember. Do you?

That's it! Dogs have amazing hearing.

They can hear things us humans cannot hear.

I just need to get Bert to hear me.

Maybe there's something in this bag that can help.

Oh, there's a whistle, I'll try that.

Phwwt.

It's not making any noise, maybe its broken.

SHE LAUGHS

That is a dog whistle!!

We can't hear it, but dogs can with their super hearing.

You just need to blow it and the dog should come.

Best of luck.

Thanks!

Phwwt.

Oh, it's no good. It's hopeless. I've lost him.

BERT BARKS

Oh! There you are, Bert!

What a lovely dog! Where have you been?

-I've been really worried about you.

-BERT BARKS

Yes, I know it's fun chasing squirrels! Right.

No more chasing squirrels for you.

HE CHUCKLES

Let's go.

Who won?

Bert, by a nose.

He's always chasing squirrels, that Bert!

Ha-ha. Come on, Bert. We have to get you to the

dog groomer's otherwise we'll be really late!

Bert, why are you sitting like that?

Oh, no! I think I better look the other way!

HE WHISTLES, BERT BARKS

Right, have you finished?

I've got to clear up after Bert, to keep the park clean.

Look, there's one of those dog bins dog walkers put their

doggy's doo in.

Ah, only thing is

I've got to get that dog's business from down there to over there.

Hold on, I know what I can use, do you?

That's what this is for. This bag isn't for shopping,

it's for cleaning up Bert's business.

Wish me luck!

Here goes.

And I've got another bag, just in case we need it on the way back.

Right, come on, Bert. We're going to be so late!

Well, Bert, what a day it's been!

Ball fetching, squirrel chasing, doggy-doo doing!

Oh! What's wrong now?

-BERT PANTS

-Ooh, Bert, you are hot.

And your tongue's sticking out. Are you feeling OK?

What's wrong with Bert?

Why has he slowed down and why is he panting?

I've got to get him to speed up to get to the dog groomer's.

But how do I get him to speed up?

Oh! Hold on, I remember. Do you?

When dogs get hot, they sometimes start panting to cool

themselves down. This is a sign they need a drink of water.

Bert's hot and thirsty after chasing after that squirrel.

Maybe I've got some water in this bag.

Oh! I've got a water bowl, but I haven't got any water.

Maybe they've got some in that cafe.

Come on, Bert, let's go and ask them.

Oh! Hello, can I help you?

Nothing for me, thanks. It's for Bert.

Could I have some water? He's really thirsty.

Yes, of course. Bert's a regular customer.

He always thirsty after chasing squirrels.

There you go, Bert.

Thank you very much.

He does like chasing those squirrels.

Aye. You should see him when he spots a duck!

-Right, Bert, nearly finished?

-RUFF!

Brilliant! There we are.

-Come on, then, Bert. We've got to dash. Thanks again.

-Bye.

-Bye!

Oh! We made it just in time, Bert. Here is the dog groomer's.

Aah, there you are, Bert. You cut it fine.

-Squirrels in the park again?

-Oh, yes, squirrels and balls and drinks.

Yes, but we're really glad to be here now.

Well, come on in, Bert, we'll have you looking good in no time.

Mrs Mullet said it's a special day and she wants you looking your best.

See you in a bit, then, Bert.

Wakey-wakey!

Look, doesn't Bert look beautiful?

Well, Bert, you do scrub up well.

-He looks amazing.

-RUFF RUFF!

Thank you very much. See you.

Goodbye.

Well, we do look the party animals, Bert!

Erm, we'll go this way, I think. It's a bit of a shorter route.

Mrs Mullet says she's got a surprise for you.

RUFF!

Yes, so we'd better keep you nice and smart, OK? So behave, please.

SID WHISTLES HAPPILY

What is it, Bert? You haven't seen that squirrel again?

QUACK!

Oh, yikes! A duck! Even worse.

That's all we need. Bert? Don't pull so hard, Bert. Bert!

Bert, no, stop! Stop pulling so hard, Bert!

Oh, Bert, no wait, look out, watch out for the...

muddy puddle! Ohhhhh!

Oh, Bert. No, Bert, wait. No!

Right, made it, home at last. Oh, he's very, very messy.

Look at the state of you, Bert.

What is Mrs M going to say?

Oh, there's only one way to find out.

Here goes. Got to tidy up a little bit, at least.

Sid! And Bert.

Yes, erm, well...groomed.

-Hmm, so I see.

-He WAS clean and tidy,

but then we got distracted on the way home.

Oh, well, at least you WERE clean, Bert.

Oh, you're still my handsome fellow.

Thanks, Sid. And happy birthday, Bert.

I have a special birthday surprise for you.

Brutus and Lola have come to visit.

Let's get this party started!

Happy birthday, Bert. Thanks, Mrs Mullet.

And thank you, Sid. You can walk Bert any time you want to.

Oh, thanks! Well, we did it!

But we'd never have done it

without remembering everything we needed to know.

Dog walkers usually carry a bag containing dog toys and treats.

Dogs have amazing hearing compared to humans.

And if a dog gets hot, it sometimes starts panting to cool down.

This is a sign that it needs a drink of water.

Would you like to come in for Bert's party?

No, thank you, Mrs M. I think it's time we went home.

-Bye.

-Goodbye.

Rebecca, being a dog walker was great fun.

I had to walk this dog called Bert.

Bert loved chasing squirrels and playing fetch. I'll miss Bert.

But I did get a leaf from his fur to remember him by.

How's your book coming? It's brilliant. I've nearly finished.

-But I fancy going out and stretching my legs.

-Great idea, let's go.

-But if I close my book I lose my place.

-Use the leaf.

Oh, great idea. Thanks, Sid!

Playing dog walkers was great fun. What do YOU like to play?

Playing fairies is fun and I fly around like this.

I like playing pandas and I like walking really slowly.

I love playing surfers and surfing the waves like this.

-It's fun to play.

-Start playing today.

-See you soon.

Go to bbc.co.uk/cbeebies and click on Let's Play.

See you soon.