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After eight weeks at Papp's Dog School, Henry's dog Mudge earns a certificate and lots of liver treats.

When the chance to train a service dog comes up, Nicki Fleming just can't say "No," even if it means taking on more responsibility and having to give up some of the things she loves doing.

'A purpose for Patches' follows the journey of a guide dog in training named Patches, who learns survival signals to assist his blind future owner, Sam, in navigating the city safely. All he wants is to fulfill his purpose and accompany Sam as his loyal guide. Will Patches complete his training and graduate? Learning about signals and signs supports social studies standards for young learners. Children are able to watch for street signs and signals...

A puppy does all sorts of tricks in the process of learning the one his master is trying to teach him.

After eight weeks at Papp's Dog School, Henry's dog Mudge earns a certificate and lots of liver treats.

Auntie, who is a dog trainer, thinks Clifford needs to learn obedience, but to Emily Elizabeth the big red dog is perfect already.

Mom has agreed: Froggy can have a pet. Off to the pet store they go. Mom would prefer a bunny or some mice, but Froggy and his little sister, Pollywogilina, have their hearts set on a doggy. And when Froggy sees the little dog with big brown eyes, he begs to take her home.

During her solitary convalescence from a crippling accident, twelve-year-old Charley finds a wild dog, and the arduous process of training him leads her to explore her feelings about her mother's death two years earlier.

When Hank causes a stampede in the middle of the cattle roundup, Loper decides that that it is time for Hank to go to obedience school.