The popular dog behaviorist outlines ninety-eight essential lessons to help create a happy, long-lasting relationship between dog and owner, including such issues as choosing the right dog and creating balance and boundaries.

A dog follows the bus to school, where he meets the teacher and takes part in the activities of the class.

All the other dogs make fun of Oscar the dachshund until one Halloween when, dressed as a hot dog, Oscar bravely rescues the others.

Participating in a class assignment to volunteer around her community, Emma enthusiastically commits to too many activities and receives exuberant help from her pooch pal.

In Barksdale Academy (in the town of Barksdale) most canines strive to be Best in Show; Nova, Duke, Harley, and Peanut have never won anything, but this year Nova is determined to get her pack to pass their agility exam--even though Duke is aftraid of thehigh ramp, Harley just wants to chase squirrels, Peanut can not make it through the hoops, and Nova herself gets so excited she keeps knocking the whole practice course over.

On his first visit to the city, an excited puppy sees tall buildings, hears loud buses, and tries to say hello to everyone he meets.

A young boy living in the Ozarks achieves his heart's desire when he becomes the owner of two redbone hounds and teaches them to be champion hunters.

When Emma starts having trouble at school due to a bully, Dixie the dog tries to help.

When Frenchy gets in trouble one too many times, the Clancys decide it's time for puppy school.

Henry and his dog Mudge are invited to a sleepover in Patrick's attic, where they watch monster movies, eat pizza, and enjoy a contest to determine whose dog is the best popcorn catcher.