Kate's family hires a dog trainer called the Brigadier to teach the exuberant Dave how to behave, but they are all unhappy with the results.

Martha discovers how the Perfect Pup Institute turns dogs into obedient robots and then does something about it.

Little Grover goes to the bathroom all by himself.

Even after attending obedience school, Emma's dog Toby misbehaves until she takes him back to become a "specially trained dog."

Young readers will love following along with this furry kitten as he gets used to his new potty and big-kid underwear, and finds out that neither is as scary as he thought--Page 4 of cover.

Gertrude LaRue receives typewritten and paw-written letters from her dog Ike, entreating her to let him leave the Igor Brotweiler Canine Academy and come back home.

"Out with the old and in with the new! Family physician Dr. Todd Spector presents a fresh and outrageously fun way to encourage little girls to give up their diapers. They can try it fresh-air style (in the backyard!), or use the potty with the help of a few props and plenty of imagination. Peeing in the potty is a lot more fun if you do it princess style, dance-party style, or gymnast style! Inspired by Dr. Spector's own experiences potty training...

Celebrates the accomplishments of children, from Adam to Zach, as each learns to use the toilet for him or herself.