Rosie, the Visiting Dog Vocabulary

firm stern or commanding The trainer gave a firm command to the dog.

confident sure of oneself, certain Debbie was confident she had aced the test.

comfortable at ease in mind or body Ralph was comfortable sleeping in Dad’s chair.

approach to come close to You must approach a strange dog with care.

equipment things needed or used for a particular purpose A wheelchair is part of the equipment my mother needs because she has muscular dystrophy.

program structured course of activities or training My dog went through the obedience program at Canine University.

appointment arrangement for a meeting at a specific time I need to be on time for my dentist appointment.

Your mother may sound _____ if she has to ask you more than one time to clean your room. firm confident comfortable approach equipment program

My warm p.j.s, my fluffy blanket and a warm cup of hot chocolate make me feel _________. firm confident comfortable equipment program appointment

If you have studied for the test, you should feel __________ that you will make a good grade. firm confident comfortable approach program appointment

A firefighter has to have special _________ to battle a blaze. approach appointment program equipment comfortable firm

You should never ________ a wild animal. comfortable appointment equipment program firm approach

It’s very hard to get an _________ with my dentist because he has many patients. firm appointment approach equipment comfortable program

I enjoyed the holiday ___________ performed by the high school choir. firm appointment equipment comfortable approach program