Chore guide
Brush the pet
Brush your pet gently in the direction of its fur.
- 1 star
- Ages 5 to 12
- Weekly
- Outdoor and pets
From age 5, children can brush a calm cat or dog with a soft brush. It is a gentle way to bond with a pet.
Try this week with your kids
Noki suggests a first week of quests and rewards for your kids. You change what you like before you start.
Why it matters
Brushing teaches kids to be gentle and to read an animal's signals.
Steps for kids
- Wait until your pet is calm.
- Brush gently in the direction of the fur.
- Watch your pet: stop if it wants to go.
- Clean the hair out of the brush.
- Give your pet a gentle stroke.
How to teach it by age
- Ages 5 to 6
Brush the back gently while a grown-up holds the pet.
- Ages 7 to 8
Brush alone and notice when the pet has had enough.
- Ages 9 to 10
Brush regularly and check for tangles.
- Ages 11 to 12
Take part in full grooming routines.
