My 5-year-old son is obsessed with Paw Patrol. He just can't get enough of the show. I guess we have watched all episodes at least a hundred times, but he still needs his daily fix. He spends all his screen time with the little doggies and when screen time is over – guess what – he loves to play his favorite episodes running through the house. Now, I guess we're not the only ones who have a Paw Patrol junkie at home, so there is definitely something unique about the show that lures kids into their world. But it's not only about our son. We, as parents, live Paw Patrol too. I thought an article about the show from a parent's perspective might be a good thing to dig deep into this foxhole and see what the show does to our little bugs, if there's any educational value and if there are any reasons why you shouldn't let your kids watch this show.
Over the years, a whole world has revolved around the show. Just look around your local grocery store or superstore. You can buy a whole lot of stuff that screams Paw Patrol. School bags, backpacks, shoes with Paw Patrol characters – the list goes on and on. You can buy all kinds of clothing for your kids (T-shirts, socks, hats, etc.) featuring their favorite characters. Toys are covered in Paw Patrol branding too ranging from books to action figures to bikes to playhouses. And if you don't want your kids to miss their favorite show – no problem. You can buy them the DVD of every season. You can stream the show, of course. And lately, they released a movie that drives everyone crazy. And it's well worth watching if you ask me – and my son.
Qué es la Patrulla Canina
Ok, but what is Paw Patrol? Paw Patrol is an animated series created by Keith Chapman, an English television writer and producer who has already built some incredibly successful children's TV shows. Think of Bob the Builder or Roary the Racing Car.
En Estados Unidos, la serie se estrenó en Nickelodeon en agosto de 2013. A lo largo de los años, se produjeron nueve temporadas y la última se estrenó en febrero de 2021. En agosto de 2021, Paw Patrol: La Película llegó a los cines y ya se anunció otra película prevista para 2023. Buenos tiempos para todos los fans.
¿De qué trata la Patrulla Canina?
If you are not familiar with the show, then let me share my son's perspective on it. He sees Paw Patrol as a group of friends who have cool jobs in Adventure Bay. The main characters are Chase, Rubble, Rocky, Marshall, Skye and Zuma plus their fearless leader/mentor – none other than Ryder. All these guys are rescue dogs and they spend their days saving the citizens of Adventure Bay (and beyond). They use all kinds of vehicles to reach people in need.
What kind of vehicles? Well, there are cars, trucks, helicopters, boats, submersibles and planes – not mentioning Ryder's All-Terrain Rescue ATV that transforms into a snowmobile or PWC. And the best part is that they all have their own super abilities and superpowers. Yes, you read right: superpowers! But we'll talk about all the characters, their traits and special abilities later in this article. So keep on reading.
Cada episodio tiene un formato similar. Eso facilita que los niños sigan las pautas y evoca una sensación de confianza y seguridad. Normalmente, los pequeños cachorros realizan actividades cotidianas al comienzo de los episodios. Juegan con los juguetes de los perros, con otros perros en el patio o en la calle.
You know what's coming next: something goes terribly wrong and an emergency happens. The pups get a notification from Ryder via their blinking pet tags. Now the action begins and the tension rises in not only our little ones. The pups report to the base and form up in a line for the briefing. Again, through repeated gags around one of the characters always arriving late, the show creates an atmosphere of trust and security to their watchers. Chase announces that the team is ready for action and the puppies ride a slide down to their vehicles. They head out to complete the mission and when they all return, Ryder says his catchphrase: “Whenever you're in trouble, just yelp for help!”.
The parent's perspective
When I first watched the show, I asked myself: “Why does Ryder never go to school?”. And why is he allowed to have so many dogs? And why does he live alone with all of them? Where are his parents? And who allows him to ride all the vehicles at the age of 10? Questions over questions. And I thought that maybe the show isn't that good a role model for my son.
I don't want to question why the dogs have driver's licenses and how they got them. But I wonder why there is no police, no fire station and no waste management in the town of Adventure Bay. Ryder and his crew seem to run the city completely on their own.
What always bothers me is how Ryder can afford his lifestyle. I mean, how can this 10-year-old boy afford to live in a tower with a water view? And if you take a look at the surrounding, there are multiple flat screens, an elevator and the coolest slide I've ever seen. Who the hell is funding his operations? Not even to mention all the vehicles…
The next thing that I wonder about is the way the show portrays adults. Ok, this is a TV show made for little ones, but I am not sure if they present things to them in the right light. Let's just look at Mayor Goodway. She's the Mayor of Adventure Bay and she is always panicking. Mr. Porter is a reckless driver putting the life of his grandson on the line frequently and Captain Turbot, the city's most frequent help-caller, is literally about to wipe out all of the sea life. There doesn't seem to be any competent adult in this city. That way, a child and his pups (dog children) need to take over and rescue the whole city. All the time. I am not sure if that's the right frame our kids should look at the world.
But ok, this is probably just me and I am over-concerned by these topics. Let's face it, it's just a TV show made for kids 8 years and under. And critics are actually great for the show. At the end of the day, the show teaches children how to solve problems, work together on solutions by focusing on each individual's skills and basic important stuff like respect, trust and friendship. And the show really does this well. If my son only gets these things in life right, the show was well worth our time.
El equipo principal de la Patrulla Canina - 6 cachorros y un niño
Esta sección es tu hoja de trucos cuando sólo necesitas una breve descripción de los personajes que forman la Patrulla Canina. Si quieres ver la película o cualquier programa con tus hijos, esta sección es suficiente para impresionar a tu pequeño monstruo.
Ryder is a boy with 6 puppies. Together they're called the Paw Patrol. They have a headquarter that desperate people in need can call. Their motto: “No jobs too big, no pups too small!” That's a great phrase you can say to your kids if you assign them a task, like cleaning up their rooms. It can work wonders.
Chase
Chase is German Shepherd police and spy dog. For most children, Chase is their favorite. And he's the top dog of the crew. His signature color is blue,obviously, and he has a famous catchphrase: “Chase is on the case!”
Chase's special abilities are his sense of smell and driving. I mean, driving fast.
Skye
Skye is the only girl of the bunch. Guess what her color is: Pink, of course. Despite being the only female character and her cute, feminine look, she's a real tough pup. Her special skill is flying, hence her catchphrase: “This pup's gotta fly!”
Marshall
The firefighter of the team. Marshall's signature color is red and his special skills are extinguishing fire and first aid. The cute Dalmatian is the comedian of the team. Because he's a firefighter his catchphrase is: “I'm fired up!”
Al final de cada episodio, Marshall hace reír a todo el equipo. Y cuidado con los gags del ascensor que a los demás les encanta hacer...
Escombros
The English bulldog is the construction pup. His color is yellow and he loves to drive a bulldozer. Rubble is the only dog that might be a little bit overweight and he's always craving food. If the crew is stuck in a sticky situation, it's often Rubble who gets them out of trouble with his crane or drill.
Su eslogan es: "¡Basura en el doble!"
Rocky
He's the green dog. Literally. His motto is: “Don't lose it, reuse it!”
Rocky es un hombre polifacético y se le da muy bien arreglar cosas. Es la conciencia medioambiental de la tropa y enseña a nuestros niños la forma correcta de pensar cuando se trata de reciclar cosas.
Zuma
What element can't Labradors resist? Right, water. Zuma is a water rescue dog and he`s great at swimming and well, water rescue. Therefore his signature color is orange. Zuma is ready whenever water is involved with his hovercraft or submarine. His catchphrase? “Ready, set, get wet!”
¿Por qué la Patrulla Canina tiene tanto éxito entre los niños?
La psicología nos dice que es más probable que los niños se identifiquen con determinados personajes si tienen un papel o una ocupación, así que éste podría ser también uno de los factores de la Patrulla Canina para que los niños la adoren. La otra razón principal que creo es la forma en que se centran en un tema educativo para los niños con cada episodio. Por ejemplo, en un episodio, la Patrulla Canina corre contrarreloj para arreglar un avión averiado para que una tormenta que se avecina no haga que un bebé elefante pierda su vuelo y pierda a sus padres. Los niños aprenden a arreglar cosas rotas, como coches y aviones, al tiempo que aprenden que siempre hay una forma de salir de cualquier problema si te lo propones.
El atractivo visual del programa también hace que los niños se enganchen y presten atención, especialmente con todos esos animales de colores brillantes que tanto gustan a los niños. Han hecho un buen trabajo al desarrollar personajes originales que destacan y se distinguen entre sí, sin dejar de ser fieles al núcleo de sus animales. Hay algo en los diseños que mantiene pegados a la pantalla incluso a los niños más reacios, y si un niño consigue desviar su atención del programa en un momento dado, la Patrulla Canina hace que sea fácil para ellos volver a engancharse lanzando una emocionante secuencia de acción o una broma divertida de vez en cuando.
Hay mucho que aprender de la Patrulla Canina, y si quieres que tus hijos absorban todo lo que estos seis cachorros tienen que ofrecer mientras se divierten viéndolos al mismo tiempo, entonces te sugiero que lo sintonices con tu pequeño para pasar un buen rato en familia.
¿Es la Patrulla Canina apropiada para los niños?
Absolutely. I mean, the show he won various TV awards since its first release. Year after year! It can't be bad, right?
En serio, el programa recibe constantemente altos índices de audiencia. En 2013 se convirtió en el programa de televisión preescolar de mayor audiencia, posición que mantuvo hasta 2017.
Common Sense Media afirma que La Patrulla Canina es quizás el mejor programa para demostrar el valor de la resolución de problemas. El programa refuerza la autoestima de los niños pequeños porque pueden relacionarse con los personajes. El programa enseña el trabajo en equipo y el desinterés, otro ejemplo de por qué los animales de peluche de los dibujos animados son populares entre los niños (les encanta imaginarse a sí mismos como uno de ellos y luego imaginar cómo sería si sus padres se transformaran de repente en un cachorro o un gatito, etc.).
La Patrulla Canina también enseña a los niños a interactuar con la tecnología, como las tabletas y los videojuegos. Esto puede ser especialmente útil para los padres que se esfuerzan por enseñar a sus hijos la etiqueta de la tecnología moderna.
Paw Patrol is free of bad language, crude humor, violence or sexual references. As far as I have seen it did not have any ‘negative’ content. The show is not too educational either, it's just enough to keep your kid entertained and motivated for learning. I've never seen an episode where the children could not watch together with their parents, and in my opinion, that's a big plus.
Los 10 mejores productos de la Patrulla Canina que debes conocer
Si a tu hijo le gusta la Patrulla Canina tanto como a mi hijo, probablemente necesites algunos regalos o obsequios de vez en cuando. Con todos los diversos productos en torno a la serie, aquí están los 10 mejores productos de la Patrulla Canina que puede considerar conseguir para sus hijos:
- Amazon Prime Video (Video a Pedido)
- Dan Duran, Kristen Bell, James Marsden (Actores)
- Cal Brunker (Director) - Cal Brunker
- Inglés(Idioma de Reproducción)
- Inglés (Subtítulo)
- Amazon Prime Video (Video a Pedido)
- Tyler Perry, Ron Pardo, Will Brisbin (Actores)
- Cal Brunker (Director) - Billy Frolick
- Spanish (Idiomas de Reproducción)
- Spanish (Subtítulo)
- MIGHTY PUPS ACTION FIGURE: Dressed in his PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie uniform, this one of a kind Chase toy figure is a must-have, featuring...
- PAW PATROL MOVIE VEHICLE: Designed with authentic details and styling, Chase’s Mighty Movie Cruiser looks just like the exciting PAW Patrol car that...
- LIGHTS AND SOUND EFFECTS: Activate the synchronized lights and sounds in Chase’s police car toy, by clipping him into the seat of his awesome toy...
- COLECCIÓNALOS TODOS: Amplía tu colección de juguetes de PAW Patrol para niñas y niños con camiones de juguete, figuras de acción, coches diecast, juguetes de dinosaurios, peluches...
- EDUCATIONAL & LEARNING TOYS: PAW Patrol preschool toys and toddler toys are great gifts for kids who like pretend play with toy cars, toy figures &...
- Amazon Prime Video (Video a Pedido)
- Jamie Whitney (Director) - Kim Duran
- Inglés(Idioma de Reproducción)
- Inglés (Subtítulo)
- SOFT & HUGGABLE: This official PAW Patrol toy features surface-washable plush and soft, premium materials that meet our famous GUND quality standards;...
- GIFTS FOR KIDS: The GUND PAW Patrol collection from the hit cartoon features all your favorite characters from the courageous crew, making them...
- QUALITY CUDDLES: Our award-winning stuffed animals and toys appeal to animal lovers everywhere, known for unmatched quality and huggable plush...
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- HELICOPTER TOY CAR: Skye’s gotta fly in her Helicopter! With authentic detailing, working wheels for land and spinning propeller for air, this...
- COLLECTIBLE SKYE FIGURE: This Helicopter includes a collectible Skye toy figure. Wearing her signature flight uniform, Skye is ready to save the day!
- SUSTAINABLY MINDED TOY: PAW Patrol Skye and her toy car are made from at least 65% recycled plastic. Kids can explore their imagination to create...
- COLECCIÓNALOS TODOS: Amplía tu colección de juguetes de PAW Patrol para niñas y niños con camiones de juguete, figuras de acción, coches diecast, juguetes de dinosaurios, peluches...
- EDUCATIONAL & LEARNING TOYS: PAW Patrol preschool toys and toddler toys are great gifts for kids who like pretend play with toy cars, toy figures &...
- Calcetines para niños de la Patrulla Canina con LICENCIA OFICIAL y coloridos gráficos de Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rubble y muchos más.
- Calcetines CREW-LENGTH con puntera reforzada; fabricados con una mezcla de poliéster y elastano para un tacto suave y transpirable.
- Su diseño lavable a máquina facilita su cuidado; su construcción resistente proporciona un uso duradero
- PERFECTO PARA REGALOS como relleno de medias, cestas de Pascua, fiestas de cumpleaños o para llevar a diario
- NON-SLIP GRIP ayuda a que los calcetines permanezcan en su sitio; la longitud de la tripulación llega justo por encima del tobillo
- JUGUETE DE BAÑO MONTADO EN LA PARED: Con 2 ventosas, es fácil fijar el juego de baño Adventure Bay en los azulejos de la bañera, para que permanezca en su sitio...
- VEHÍCULO CHASE ILUMINADO: ¡Este divertido set de juego para el baño viene con Chase moldeado en su vehículo! Cuando el vehículo cae en el agua, ¡se ilumina! Rescate...
- CARRERA AL RESCATE: ¡Lleva la emoción de la Patrulla Canina a la bañera! Llena de agua la parte superior de la Torre de la Bahía de la Aventura para...
- El set de juego para el baño de la Bahía de la Aventura de la Patrulla Canina es un gran regalo para niños y niñas a partir de 3 años. Requiere montaje por parte de un adulto. El vehículo incluye 3 pilas LR44...
- Incluye: 1 juego de baño de la Patrulla Canina Adventure Bay, 1 vehículo de persecución, 1 figura de Chickaletta, 1 vaso de agua, 2 ventosas, 1 guía de instrucciones
- 50+ REPOSITIONABLE PAW PATROL STICKERS: Explore your creativity as you arrange and rearrange over 50 squishy stickers of your favorite characters,...
- 2 PAWSOME STICKER PLAY SCENES: The tri-fold design of the double-sided play scenes adds a dynamic element to playtime as kids seamlessly switch...
- TRAVEL-FRIENDLY PAW PATROL TOY: Enjoy the convenience of folding up the play scene for easy storage and reuse all the pieces to ensure the excitement...
- LEARN THROUGH PLAY: This Paw Patrol Sticker Playset provides a wonderful opportunity for screen-free fun, helping develop essential social and...
- SET INCLUDES: 1 Sheet of 3D Repositionable Stickers, 1 Tri-Fold Double-Sided Play Scene (23.5 in. x 9.5 in. When Open, 7.83 in. x 9.5 in. When Folded)
- PAW PATROL TRUE METAL PLAY MAT: Set up the mat in the playroom, bedroom or any room for exciting True Metal vehicles play! The mat features a printed...
- TRANSFORMS TO TOY STORAGE BOX: The Adventure City mat folds up into a toy box! Close it up and store the included vehicles and accessories, and other...
- MOVIE-THEMED ACCESSORIES: 2 included play pieces add to your storytelling play. Roll Marshall over the City Hall ramp and knock down the flames! Then,...
- COLECCIÓNALOS TODOS: Amplía tu colección de juguetes de PAW Patrol para niñas y niños con camiones de juguete, figuras de acción, coches diecast, juguetes de dinosaurios, peluches...
- EDUCATIONAL & LEARNING TOYS: PAW Patrol preschool toys and toddler toys are great gifts for kids who like pretend play with toy cars, toy figures &...
Espero que hayas disfrutado leyendo este artículo. Ya deberíais estar preparados para ver la película o cualquier episodio con vuestros hijos. Me encantaría escuchar tus pensamientos y opiniones sobre Paw Patrol y cómo manejas el programa en tus familias. Compartid vuestras experiencias, negativas y positivas con nuestra comunidad comentando a continuación. Aprecio mucho vuestra aportación.
Un comentario
¡Hola! La verdad es q yo no me fijo tan especifico en los detalles de la serie, ya q la final es simplemente una caricatura.... En lo q siempre estoy pendiente cuando mis hijos estan viendo dibujos animados o peliculas es en la forma de comportarse y en el dialogo, ya q los ninos son esponjas y todo lo q ven lo aprenden y luego lo repiten. En esta ocasión, durante la pelicula de paw patrol (no la serie) note q la perrita Liberty (la nueva) es un poco grosera. Ej. Durante su primera misión le gritaba de forma poco cortes a los conductores para q se salieran del medio...
Que paso con el "con permiso", y con el "porfavor".
Yo se q probablemente estan tratando de llevarla a una personalidad "city like" pero aun asi no me agrado, pq yo quiero q mis hijos sean siempre "kind" cuando tengan q interactuar con las personas...
Otra escena q encontre molesta es cuando Liberty va a preguntar a "su amiga" sobre los perros perdidos, esta le pregunta como ella esta y la perrita groseramente le dice "no te go tiempo para chismes"...
Osea...¡vaya! En fin... Esa es mi opinión. Espero no molestar a nadie con ella.