03x19 - A DOG'S LIFE

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♪ Something tells me

I’ve been dreaming ♪

♪ Of someone who was

never real ♪

♪ It’s seems I've changed

a thousand ways ♪

♪ I wish I looked

the way I feel ♪

♪ Braceface

♪ My life gets complicated

♪ Boyfriends

♪ Don’t want to talk about it ♪

♪ Teenage

♪ I’ll work it out in the end ♪

♪ Ooh, ooh

♪ Ah

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♪ Braceface

♪ My life gets complicated

♪ Boyfriends

♪ Don’t want to talk about it ♪

♪ Teenage

♪ I’ll work it out in the end ♪

♪ Braceface

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Hey, wait up!

I was just coming to see you!

Hi, how did your kickboxing

match go?

Not too shabby.

You won first place?

Congratulations.

Thanks!

I have to go tell Connor.

You want to come?

I would but I really want to

get home to the dogs.

I’ve hardly seen Pigger and

Sampson for days.

Right, I forgot it was

heartworm week at the vet

clinic.

Yeah, I put in a lot of extra

hours.

So Adam’s been totally taking

care of the guys for me.

But now I can finally spend some

time with them.

Well, give them a hug for me.

I will.

See you later.

Okay.

Just one more piece.

Adam!

Aw, look what you made him

do!

Me?

You were the one feeding him

people food.

And you know mom doesn’t want

them on the couch.

Come on, guys.

Off.

You know better than that.

You can’t let them be slobs,

Adam.

Bitsy Langford says that dogs

need to have manners just like

any other family member.

They’re not doing anything I

wouldn’t do.

Well, I want them to be

better-behaved than you.

Ha ha, very funny.

(Whimpering)

Don’t give me the droopy ear,

Pigger.

I didn’t mean to scold you.

I missed you guys, too.

I’m sorry I haven't been around

lately but I promise to make it

up to you.

So who wants to go for a walk?

(Barking)

Woohoo, all right!

Good catch!

Thank you, sir.

(Barking)

(Man laughing)

I didn’t know fetch was a

team sport.

Did you teach them that?

No, that’s just how they

play.

Well, I gotta say, they’re

quite the characters.

I know.

That’s Pigger and this is

Sampson.

I’m Sharon.

Gary Gasicky.

Nice to meet you.

Listen, have you ever considered

using these guys in commercials?

No, they’re just family dogs.

Well, you should think about

it, especially Pigger.

He has a great look.

In fact...

What?

Well, I’m in marketing for

Woofco Pet Food, and we’ve got

this all-natural, organic dog

food called Nature Nibbles.

I’ve never heard of it.

It’s new.

In fact, we’re casting the first

commercial and Pigger is just

the type we’re looking for.

Really?

We’re having open options

this weekend.

Why don’t you bring him down?

Thanks.

I’ll definitely think about it.

(Helen laughing)

I have a hard time imagining

Pigger on TV.

Why not?

He’s gorgeous.

ADAM: Yeah, he’s a

supermodel.

This Gary guy thought he

should audition and I think

Pigger would have fun.

So can you take us, Mom?

I wish I could, sweetie, but

I’m running a support group on

Saturday.

Okay.

Then Adam can drive us.

Hey, I didn’t volunteer.

Please?

No, I’m going to a movie with

Tony.

Mom, did you ever find out

how that jelly stain got on--

You know, on second thought,

maybe I’ll skip the movie.

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Thanks.

I guess we have to fill this

out.

Name, Pigger Spitz.

Sex, not anymore; he’s fixed.

(Laughing)

Imagine, I almost forgot to

bring Alonzo’s resume.

(Growling)

Did you hear that?

Pigger doesn’t have a resume.

Maybe this wasn’t a good idea.

We’re here now.

We might as well audition.

But this seems so

competitive.

I don’t want him to feel bad.

Come on, let’s go.

Fine!

What about the spaniel?

He was pretty good.

We can do better than just

pretty good.

Remember the two P’s.

Patience and persistence.

I know, I know.

That’s Bitsy Langford.

Who?

The dog lady.

She wrote that book I showed

you.

We’re ready for the next dog.

Oh, hello, again.

Hi, we’re next.

Make up your mind!

Sharon, this is Bitsy.

She’s helping us with the

casting today.

It’s so nice to meet you.

I’ve read all of your books.

Thank you.

And the gentleman with you?

This is Pigger.

She meant me.

I’m Sharon's brother, Adam.

Nice to meet you.

Likewise.

Bitsy, this is the dog I was

telling you about.

Doesn’t he have a great look?

Hmm, he is interesting.

Mostly bulldog but his colours

say hound and his ears say

terrier.

But Pigger’s not telling, are

you?

He likes you.

He’s very sensible.

And I can tell you take

excellent care of him.

He’s so natural.

He could be anybody’s family

dog.

What do you think, Bits?

Will he do?

I can work with him.

So Pigger’s got the part?

He sure does.

Hear that, Pigger?

You’re gonna be on TV!

I just hope he’ll take

direction.

Will you need help on sh**t day?

No, I can handle him.

Shouldn’t I be handling

Pigger?

I mean, he’s used to me.

We just want to help him do

his best, Sharon.

Which is why we’d really

appreciate your help on the set.

We respect your relationship

with Pigger.

Don’t we?

Of course.

I’m looking forward to working

with both of you.

Great!

Why do you guys start so

early?

We have a lot to sh**t today.

Did you have your breakfast?

You had two huge bowls of

cereal.

Why don’t you get a bite over

at the catering truck?

(Sniffing)

Wow, are those waffles?

That woke him up.

So, what does Pigger have to do

exactly?

The gist of our commercial is

that Nibbler here likes to chew

just about anything.

But his favourite thing to

nibble is Nature Nibbles.

So we need him to chew on

some things.

Will that teach him bad

habits?

If I can teach him to chew,

I can teach him not to chew.

Well, okay.

If you say so.

All right, I think we’re

ready to go.

Action.

And cut.

I know you’re the expert but

I think this might help.

I suppose it couldn’t hurt.

Rolling.

And action.

(Growling)

Cut!

Love it.

That was perfect.

Good boy.

And action!

(Giggling)

Chew it, Pigger.

No, we’re not playing fetch.

Cut!

I’m sorry, he doesn't

understand.

He doesn’t have to.

I’ll just put some peanut butter

on the doll.

We can’t use peanut butter.

It upsets his stomach.

Well, that would never do.

Like this, Pigger.

GARY: Uh, Bits.

Sharon, I think that Pigger

is picking up on your

frustration.

Why don’t you step out of sight

for a moment?

It might help him focus.

Oh, okay.

We could try that.

Go on.

He can still see you.

We’ll be fine!

Bye!

GARY: Energy and action!

Sharon, the free grub is

awesome!

How come you’re back here?

Bitsy says I’m making Pigger

frustrated.

But I don’t think that's the

problem.

GARY: Very nice.

That’s a take.

BITSY: Good dog.

Good work, everyone.

Or maybe it was.

Wow, I guess that’s what makes

Bitsy an expert.

Pigger, you did it!

Yes.

He’s a bright one, all right.

(Barking)

(Burping)

Pigger did so well.

He loved all the attention and I

learned a lot from Bitsy.

She even said I could help her

at her next seminar.

That’s great!

I can’t believe Pigger's going

to be famous!

Does Pigger need a bodyguard?

I know someone who’s pretty

tough.

Hey, watch it!

Sorry, adrenaline rush.

NARRATOR: Nibbler likes to

chew on just about everything.

Nibbler!

But his favourite thing to

nibble is Nature Nibbles.

He just loves that organic,

all-natural flavour.

Nature Nibbles.

It’s extraordinary food for

your ordinary dog.

(Cheering)

Go, Pigger!

All right!

Can I spot talent or what?

Very impressive, Pigger.

My boss was pretty impressed,

too.

In fact, she wants Pigger to do

some personal appearances to

help launch the brand.

What would he have to do?

Just a little meet-and-greet

at a few pet-food stores.

Bitsy really wants to work with

you again.

She does?

Mom, can we?

I suppose, if it doesn’t

interfere with school.

Can I drive them again?

Of course you may.

That’s very helpful of you,

Adam.

Hey, I’m a helpful guy.

So, will you be using the same

caterers?

Adam!

What?

(Giggling)

Gently, please.

It’s okay, Pigger.

I don’t think he likes crowds.

No, he’s doing beautifully.

Maybe Pigger should take a

break.

His name’s Nibbler, not

Pigger.

Don’t you know anything?

Yes, he’s my dog.

We have to call him Nibbler

when he’s working.

Won’t that confuse him?

Sharon, we’re really

shorthanded at the sample booth.

Could you give us a hand?

But I’m helping Pigger.

No, that’s okay.

You go ahead.

We’re having fun, aren't we,

Nibbler?

(Whining)

MARIA: Hey, Sharon.

Hi!

What are you guys doing here?

We thought we’d come visit

you and the wonder dog.

Yeah.

How come you’re not with Pigger?

Oh, they were shorthanded.

Gee, how do you ever keep up?

I guess they’d rather have

Bitsy up there.

You know, since she’s kinda

famous herself.

And I think Pigger is fine with

it.

Well, she’s the expert.

Yeah.

Nobody knows more about dogs

than Bitsy.

(Snoring)

Listen to him snore.

He’s pooped.

So am I.

I’m glad we have a whole week

until Pigger’s next appearance.

Actually, Gary’s gonna book a

couple of weeknights too.

I said it was okay.

Adam, why didn’t you ask me?

You were busy.

But it will be fun.

We’re ordering Chinese food!

Please be patient.

We open in five minutes.

I can’t believe they're

lining up on a Saturday morning

just to meet Pigger.

You watch!

He’s gonna be bigger than

Mr. Clubs.

Thanks for coming today, Helen.

I wanted to talk to the whole

family.

Sharon, Adam.

Can we conference?

Adam, more junk food?

ADAM: Nuh-uh, something

low-fat.

I found it in the sample booth.

"Slim Nibbles, for less

active dogs."

Okay.

As you know, thanks to Pigger,

Nature Nibbles are flying off

the shelves.

So we want to keep up the

momentum with a cross-country

promotional tour.

Two months, sixty-six cities--

Two months?

I’m sorry, the kids can't

take time off school for that.

They don’t have to.

Bitsy can take care of Pigger.

It’s an amazing opportunity.

So what do you say?

No way are you taking Pigger

on tour without me.

He’d be lonely and scared.

Not at all.

No, he’ll have one of the

foremost dog experts in the

country looking after him.

And of course, we’ll compensate

you very well for letting us use

him.

It’s not about money.

Pigger is family.

We’re glad that Pigger has

such a success for your company

but Sharon is very close to him.

So if she doesn’t want him to

go, I’m going to respect her

wishes.

I knew she wouldn’t go for

it.

And Helen’s backing her up.

But Sharon really respects your

opinion.

Hmm, I’ll see what I can do.

(Knocking)

Sharon, you have a visitor.

May I come in?

Hello there, Pigger.

Bitsy!

Sure.

Just let me make some room.

I’m sorry to intrude.

I just wanted to speak with you

about Pigger.

You understand why I said no

to the tour, right?

You know how much Pigger means

to me.

Of course!

You only want the best for him.

But is keeping him home what’s

best for Pigger, or is it what’s

best for Sharon?

You know, I’ve worked with many

dogs over the years and I’ve

never seen one enjoy the

spotlight as much as Pigger.

He was born for it.

He just likes the extra

attention.

It doesn’t mean he wants to go

on tour.

Oh, but he does.

Pigger knows he’s more than just

a family pet.

He feels a higher calling.

I don’t know.

I think he likes being here with

us.

Absolutely!

But you need to ask yourself

whether it would be selfish not

to let him do this.

Sometimes love means letting go

a little.

I just think he’d missed me.

Of course!

But it would be a good

experience for both of you.

Well--

I know, what about a little

test?

I’ll take Pigger home with me

for the weekend and we’ll see

how he does, all right?

I guess one weekend would be

okay.

Good girl.

I know that took a lot of

self-discipline.

MARIA: Discipline?

That’s what Coach says.

Two hours a day is a lot of

practice, though.

Thanks for helping.

You’re welcome.

But I thought Brock was your

workout partner.

Let’s just say he should have

taken my advice about the

helmet.

(Pets whimpering)

They’ve been like that ever

since Pigger went to Bitsy.

I’ll bet he misses them too.

I’m surprised you agreed to

this weekend thing in the first

place.

It made sense when Bitsy

suggested it but now I feel

awful.

But this can’t be what Pigger

wants.

What if he thinks I abandoned

him?

What was I thinking?

You don’t need to push back,

you know.

Sorry.

Guess I’m more upset than I

thought.

You know what, I don’t care if

Bitsy thinks I’m being selfish

or undisciplined.

I’m gonna go over there and

bring Pigger home.

(Pigger barking)

You’re wearing a hole in the

rug, boy.

Sit!

Now lie down.

Good.

(Whimpering)

Maybe you need a touch of home.

Let’s see, what did the girl

pack for you?

Oh, a ball, a sandal,

a photo of herself.

That’s ridiculous.

Oh!

You like that, do you?

Well, all right, then.

MARIA: Hey, wait up!

My leg’s stiff from all that

kicking.

Sorry.

Just thinking of Pigger.

He’s probably freaking out.

He doesn’t look unhappy.

I don’t believe it.

He’s wagging his tail.

Bitsy was right.

I’m the one with the problem.

I feel so stupid.

Let’s get out of here.

(Doorbell ringing repeatedly)

Uh-oh!

(Pigger barking)

What on earth?

Hush, hush, hush, Pigger.

It’s just some hooligans playing

around.

HELEN: So did Pigger have a

good weekend?

He was an angel.

An angel who stores like a bear.

That’s Pigger all right.

I’m glad he was okay without

me.

And were you okay without

Pigger?

Yeah, eventually.

I guess I need him more than he

needs me.

I think that Pigger should go on

the bus tour.

(Coughing)

Sharon, are you sure that’s

what you want?

It’s not about me, it's about

what Pigger wants.

Bitsy will take good care of

him.

She’s the best.

GARY: Welcome, ladies and

gentlemen.

I’d like to thank you for coming

to say goodbye to Nibbler as he

starts his cross-country quest

bringing extraordinary food to

ordinary dogs.

And now, an ordinary dog that

needs no introduction, Nibbler!

(Crowd cheering)

We better stay back here so

Pigger doesn’t see me.

I guess he had a big

breakfast.

Yeah, but Pigger’s like

Adam; he never turns down food.

He’s probably too excited to

eat.

But then his tail would be

wagging.

I guess Nibbler is a little

shy about his table manners but

now it’s time to wish Nibbler a

fond "furwell."

(Crowd shouting goodbye)

Bye, Nibbler!

Bye!

Bye, Pigger.

I’m proud of you.

(Whimpering)

Wait, stop!

Don’t leave!

(Barking)

Sit, Nibbler-- or Pigger or

whatever your name is!

What are you doing?

Pigger doesn’t want to go.

We’ve been through this

already.

He’s not hungry, his tail

wasn’t wagging and his ear was

droopy.

That’s a definitely for-sure

sign that he isn’t happy.

I’ve spent a lifetime

studying dogs and you’re telling

me how they look when they’re

not happy?

You may be a dog expert but

nobody knows Pigger better than

me.

I know he doesn’t want to go.

And you won’t change my mind

this time.

Come here, boy.

Sharon, we have a contract.

You made a promise.

I know, and I’m sorry.

But I also made a promise that

I’d spend more time with Pigger

and I can’t do that from 1000

miles away.

How fast can you find a

look-alike?

Are you mad?

It could take weeks.

He’s a genetic hodgepodge!

Well, you’re a dog handler.

Handle it.

I knew you wouldn’t let him

go.

I didn’t even know until the

last minute.

I think we all had a gut

feeling.

I guess I better go talk to

Gary.

I knew it was the right

thing to do.

This time, I was gonna trust my

instincts.

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