Pet trouble

Parker is thriller with his new golden retriever, Merlin, until he finds out that Merlin refuses to stay at home where he belongs, but continually escapes in order to follow Parker everywhere he goes, including school.

Rosie thinks having a puppy will help her deal with the problems that accompany being the only daughter in a family of five children, but when she realizes that her new pet is the exact opposite of her, she worries she will not be able to live with it.

Heidi always thought that she was energetic enough for any dog. She loves to play and run around and wants a big, enthusiastic dog to play with her and love her. But Yeti the Newfoundland might be a little more love than Heidi bargained for. He's HUGE, and massively furry, and everything he does -- jumping, wrestling, flopping -- makes the whole house shake. Heidi loves Yeti, and she loves how much he loves her ... but is there really room enough...

Michelle does not know what to do when her new boxer Tombo's habit of chewing everything in sight puts a rift in her relationship with her best friend.