Dreams are nothing more than wishes
A wish is just a dream
If only I could have a puppy
I'd call myself so very lucky
Just to have some company
To walk around the block with me
I'd take my puppy everywhere
Oh, no, I wouldn't care
We'd stay away from crowds
And signs that say "No dogs allowed"
I said we
I know he'd never bite me
Uh-huh
We
I know he'd never bite me
No
If only I could have a friend
To stick with me till the end
And walk along beside the sea
To share a bit of moon with me
I said we
We'd be so happy to be together
Cos dreams are nothing more than wishes
A wish is just a dream I wish to come true
Our dreams are nothing more than wishes
And a wish
(distant thud)
It's adoption day!
- What? - Hey, pal.
- It's dining-room day, Owen. - Let me see that calendar.
- Didn't you just start that job? - Ha-ha.
It's three months he's been walking those dogs.
I've got mine picked out at the shelter.
- Good for you, O. Great job. - Yeah, that's great. Terrific.
Listen, can we talk for a second?
Don't you think that it makes more sense
to wait until after we move to the new place before we get the dog?
I'm just thinking of the dog. He won't have to relearn a new house
and a new neighbourhood and all that other... newness.
- We had a deal, Mom. - We did. We sure... We absolutely did.
"The best way to achieve your goals is to make a plan,
work hard and always keep your eyes on the prize."
That's an exact quote, isn't it?
I want my prize.
Shall we all go to the shelter at noon?
Yes!
- This'll be great for him, right? - Yeah, yeah.
A little buddy is just what he needs.
- I'd better put down some newspaper. - Yeah. Yeah, yeah.
(woman humming)
- Morning, Ms Ryan. - Mr Baker.
Barbara Ann had a restless night, poor dear. I don't want her overexerting.
Keep her on the grass. The hot pavement is far too harsh on her delicate paws.
Okey-doke.
Hold still, Wilson. It's only me.
Owen, he had the runs last night.
Keep an eye on that for me and let me know if things turn, you know... solid.
No problem.
Ugh!
Be good now, Nelly, and don't let the big dogs step on you.
- I'll watch out for her, Mr Leone. - I know you will.
- Bye. - Ciao.
- You want it, Shep? Can't have it! - Psych!
You want it? Psych!
- Connie, here comes your boyfriend. - Direct from Weirdoville.
- Nice. - Cut it out.
Good morning, Frankie, Fred.
Good morning. Loser.
Give me a kiss goodbye, Shep. Give me a kiss.
- You coming along today? - We're going to the pool.
Duh! Dog boy.
- I smell poop. - (Frankie) - I smell it too.
Wilson.
- He's touching it. - Nasty.
- At least it's solid. - Connie, let's go.
- Gross. What a freak. - Why does he wear those stupid clothes?
- Aren't you getting your new dog today? - Yeah.
I guess I won't see you around much any more.
But you're still gonna walk Shep, though, aren't you?
Yeah, yeah, I'll see you then,
but otherwise I'm gonna be busy
with training him and bonding with him and all that.
- Connie, move your butt. - Yeah, move it.
Have a fun day at the pool.
- This is Bob over at Tri County. - Go ahead, Bob.
I'm on a search-and-retrieval for a wild wirehair.
Got an APB out on a wild wirehair.
Could be a coyote. I'm not ruling out coyote.
Could be another mad dachshund. Another mad dachshund.
(beeps horn)
(whines)
(whining)
Where did you come from?
(strange high-pitched howl)
Wait! Stop!
(growls)
Gotcha!
So precious! Look at him!
- You are so pretty! - Come to Mama.
- There's something wrong with him. - He's mean.
(both squeal)
Give me some kisses. I want some love too.
Honey, you're biting.
Somebody's about to meet their new best friend.
(whimpers)
Are you sure this is the one, Owen?
It's your call, O.
(strange high-pitched howl)
Wow. Now, he's interesting.
(Mom) Little prisoner.
There's the man. Tell your folks about your scuffle this morning?
Owen helped me nab that tough mutt.
- Tough? Is he stray? - No tags around his neck.
Just that funny little rock. Checked out all right healthwise.
- He seems worried about something. - I'd be worried. His days are numbered.
- What do you mean? - Attitude. Not making him very popular.
- Attitude? - Yeah.
You wouldn't put him to sleep, though, right?
(phone rings)
(whines)
Hubble. Slow down.
Heel. Hubble.
Hubble, slow down. Heel.
Hubble, no. Easy, boy. Easy.
- Hey, Mr Leone. - Hello there.
- Who's this? - His name's Hubble. I just got him.
Hello, Hubble.
- No, Hubble. - It's all right.
- I'm a stranger to him. - Where's Nelly?
She likes to check out the headlines.
Easy! Sorry.
I've still got to train him.
Good luck with that.
OK, Hubble. First day, do your best.
All right.
Sit.
Good boy! Good boy, Hubble.
All right. Stay.
Stay.
He's a bright one.
OK, Mr Genius, how about roll over?
Play dead?
(whimpers)
- But he's really, really smart, Dad. - That's terrific.
No, I mean he's too smart.
O, I hate to break this to you,
but everyone thinks they've got the smartest dog in the universe.
- (Owen) - "Love and loyalty." - (Hubble growls)
Sh. It's OK, Hub.
All right. We'll take our time.
(yapping)
(door creaks)
Oh, no, you don't.
Here, boy. Here.
Hubble.
(bleeping)
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Here, boy.
Here?
That was a weird dream.
More like a nightmare, if you ask me.
Testing. One, two, three, testing.
Don't give me that look.
No, not that look either. Stay. Stay!
You hear me?
Are you sure?
Speak!
Doggone it. How could I let this happen?
Don't be afraid. I am Canid 3942.
(Mom) Honey!
Was that you? You'd better be up and at 'em.
Don't say a word.
You can't forget about the other dogs just cos you've got Hubble.
Bless you! Somebody's got a widdle cold!
Poor baby!
Hop to it, O.
Can we tie her up out back, please?
- Did you just learn how to talk? - Here come the questions.
Let's just say your hearing suddenly got a lot better.
Oh, man. How is this even possible?
Oh, boy. Look, I don't have time to train you right now.
- Just take me to your leaders. - Leaders?
- The dogs who walk you. - I walk them.
Sure you do. I'll get to the bottom of this.
Wait. Am I the only one who can understand you?
Yeah. It was a big mistake, wasn't meant to happen.
You can't tell anyone about this - ever. Got it? This was a major boo-boo.
Nobody'd believe me anyway. It's not like dogs just start talking.
- Code red! - It's a scandal!
The kid can hear us talking!
(dogs all talk at once)
You can really understand me? Right now you understand what I am saying to you?
Yep.
Can I have a cookie?
No, wait. 10 cookies.
No. Can I have 20 cookies? 20 cookies!
Be a pal, kid. Loosen my collar a notch. I got a foof in my chach.
Owen, honey, can we just talk about how pretty I am?
(yelps)
Shoot! I'm so nervous I forgot what I was gonna say.
I know what I wanna ask. Can you teach us how to work a stinking can opener?
Enough! Collect yourselves.
Wilson) I knew he was trouble the minute I sniffed his butt.
I am here on an important mission from the home star and expect full cooperation.
Hold it. Where are you from?
Where we all came from. The home star.
- What? - Unbelievable!
- It's true. - What are you talking about?
Thousands of years ago dogs arrived here from the home star to colonise the planet.
All Earth dogs are descended from those dogs.
What home star?
This is why dogs and people shouldn't talk.
Dude! You never heard of the Dog Star? It's called Sirius.
- Wait, you know about this too? - My grandma used to tell me stories.
My great-grandfather told me he had to pass through Uranus to get here.
You expect me to believe that there's a planet out there made up of only dogs?
We don't expect much from your species. Go outside so we can do our business.
- Go play, boy! - I don't have to go outside.
Pardon me, but you were saying something about a mission?
Right. Thank you. I have been sent here to file a report on Earth dogs.
- What? Like a report card? - Yes.
Now sit! I will observe your lives and then grade you
on how you have upheld the Sirius code of dignity and dominance.
- We're going to get graded? - Yes.
And I'll be submitting my report directly to our most noble pack leader,
The Greater Dane.
- What? - The top dog?
- Canine in chief. - I need to pee-pee.
The Greater Dane is upset by rumours floating around the galaxy recently
that Earth dogs may have strayed from their mission
and lost control of this planet.
There's even one crazy rumour that claims humans keep dogs as pets.
(dogs gulp)
Oh, my! That is crazy! Isn't that crazy?
- Super crazy. - Who would say a crazy thing like that?
Hold on. You don't honestly think that dogs are in charge of...
Can we get some air? I feel a little woozy.
See this? I bought it.
I clip it on you because you are my dog. I own you.
Pay no attention to the dude in the red suit.
The idea of dogs being in charge is so... far-fetched.
Fetch?
I teach you and I tell you what you can and can't do.
- Understand? - Dude! I'm wide open.
Throw the ball. Throw the Frisbee. Throw the stick. Throw something, playa!
I know what you think, but that's not the way it works here.
- Baker, who are you talking to? - Yeah.
- Just the dogs. - You're talking to 'em like they're people.
- You've got to. To train them. - Come on, you guys. Let's just go.
Connie, I wouldn't let my dog hang out with that mental case.
(Fred) What a mental.
That's it. You guys are making me look nuts.
All this stupid Dog Star talk, The Greater Dane.
I want proof. Show me proof.
- Works for me. - You know how to drive?
- He knows how to crash. - I'm an excellent pilot.
There happened to be some radical wind currents the other night.
- Hold on. What's this thing? - Be careful. That's my woofer.
A communicator. It got slightly damaged in the landing.
- Slightly? - Let's see you fly one.
- This is what you were using last night? - Yes.
It short-circuited and you were caught in the current.
Now I'm talking to you but I can't contact Sirius.
- I bet I could fix this. - Keep your paws off my woofer, mister.
No, really. I'm good at this kind of stuff.
Let's face it, I can't make it any worse.
Fine, that'll be your job. As for the rest of you, tomorrow I start grading.
I wanna see all the ways you've taken control of people and the planet.
- Absolutely! - No problem.
- We'll show you. - You guys are so busted.
Wilson) See you tomorrow!
Ah-ha.
Whoops.
- If you don't know... - Chill out, Hubble.
My name is Canid 3942.
I'm not calling you by some number. I named you Hubble.
When did these human-dog relationships start, anyway?
Thousands of years ago.
(Hubble whines)
Why on earth would we do that?
Believe it or not, dogs here are called man's best friend.
Friend? Dogs don't need friends.
- Everybody needs friends. - Why?
I'm probably not the best person to ask, considering I don't have any.
Hey!
- You two having a chat in here? - Yeah. Ha-ha.
He's a boy!
Careful. You knock this over and we'll all get pretty goofy in here.
Don't play around with this stuff.
Your mom and I will be finishing up in the dining room tomorrow.
And then it's moving time again.
I think this house is my favourite so far.
Me too.
- You OK? - I'm OK.
Okey-doke, then.
All right, Buddy, sleep tight.
You too, stubborn Hubble.
Hey!
I think he understood me.
If one more person wipes their hands on me...
(toilet flushes)
Did you...
I drank out of that bowl.
All I'm asking is for a little respect. Sheesh!
(Hubble hums)
- Why do you do that? - Because I need sleep.
- Why do you turn around like that? - Enough with the questions.
We've got a big day tomorrow. Lights out.
- Hubble. - (growls)
Just one more.
How could dogs run an entire planet all on their own?
No offence, but you guys don't have that much intelligence.
Really? Who's been teaching who all day long, Mr Genius?
Hey, you may know about where you live but I know a lot more about where I live.
And one thing I do know is that dogs don't run things.
Wait until you see how we got things running down here.
We're gonna give you a grand tour.
I'm not shaking because I'm nervous. It's because I'm excited.
- Excuse me. I have to go first, please. - Why?
You do not want to deal with me until I've had my day at the beauty parlour.
You see, here on Earth we get people to do the things that matter most.
Hair, nails, accessories.
We have our own back-scratchers.
I've got my own chauffeur.
I got my own personal shopper. Charge it!
They make the sandwiches, I eat them.
They warm up the seats and I lay on 'em.
They plant the trees, I pee on 'em.
- We get what we want. - We do what we want.
We go where we want.
It may look like people are in charge, but you don't see us picking up their poop.
- That last one got me. - Pretty cool, huh?
So what do you think, Mr Space Dog?
You're all pets!
Lazy, greedy, spoiled-rotten good-for-nothings. You've lost all dignity.
- Will this affect our report card? - What do you think?
- I have no choice. I have to flunk you. - (dogs protest)
- Flunk them? - We can't flunk. That'd be very bad.
Pardon me, Mr Hubble, but we've been away from the home star so long.
Maybe if you helped us refresh our memory a little?
Yes! Be our teacher, Hubble.
Not my job. I make my report and I go.
- Go? - Go?
- He's leaving? - What do you mean, go?
They'll send a retriever for me, eventually.
So we still have some time to improve?
Please help us, Hubble. We don't wanna flunk.
- Yeah, we wanna be more like you. - Absolutely. lntelligent, dignified.
Who are we kidding? We can only dream of being as dignified as Hubble.
Well, I don't know about that.
I may be an old dog, but I like to learn new tricks.
Oh, please!
Please, please, please, please, please, pretty please, please, please, please.
Come on, please.
I usually don't approve of begging, but I could teach them a thing or two.
Hubble's our teacher! Hubble's our teacher!
But... no funny business, understand?
Tomorrow you start getting Sirius.
Wilson) It's your class, teach. You're the dog.
I didn't realise I'd made such an impression. They seem to look up to me.
If Earth dogs like you, they aren't afraid to let you know.
Another fine example of the intelligence of human beings?
- Ta-da! - Wow.
I know. Finally, right?
I can't wait to get started on the new place in Metro Village.
- So soon? - It's our dream home, honey.
I can't wait to get in there and get started.
That's what you said about this house, Mom,
and the house before that and the one before that.
It's what we do, sweetheart. You know that.
I know. I just wish we could stay somewhere.
Just once. For good.
It makes more sense financially to live in the place we're renovating.
Smile.
And, besides, every time we move we get a nicer place, right?
But this place seems nice enough to me.
Sweetheart, that's a lovely compliment.
But I bet you're gonna like the new place best of all.
Honey, can you move out? I wanna get the painting by itself. Thank you.
And this time you won't be starting off all alone, right? Cos you'll have Hubble.
Hello. I was just...
- Where were you? - With my mom. Why do you care?
- Why do dogs howl at the moon? - Only coyotes do that.
But it's not the moon. They're howling to the home star.
- Sirius? - Just to the left, two stars over.
Coyotes are homesick crybabies.
So when that retriever you talked about comes for you,
you're planning on going back with him?
This is only a temporary mission.
Right. I get it.
I appreciate your hosting me for the time being but...
It's OK. I'm used to temporary missions.
(Hubble) All right, class. Lesson number one.
Dignity comes from within.
On Sirius we begin every day with meditation.
Easing gently into peaceful poses
to achieve a higher state of being
and release our more base animal impulses.
Sh.
Surrender.
Breathe in, breathe out.
In and out.
Relax.
- Let it go. - (fart)
- Whoops! Pardon me. - Shep eats people food sometimes.
How lucky for us.
This one's out of the park.
Whoa!
Yeah!
Erase all distractions from your mind.
- Was that a ball? - I could have sworn I just heard a ball.
(Hubble) Focus is the key to canine composure.
- Was that a ball? - I do believe that was a ball.
- I'm pretty sure that was a ball. - I need to get it.
- You ain't getting nothing! - Back off, boxer! It's mine!
What happened? Did I miss something?
Baker.
Watch this.
- Give me back my ball. - I don't have it.
Why don't you talk to your dogs and tell them to give it back?
- Talk to 'em, dog boy. - (howls)
- What a freak! - Your dog's a freak like you.
Get him.
- You guys! - (Owen) - Quit it!
Who's gonna make me?
Connie!
- What you gonna do now, Baker? - (growling)
- Call 'em off, Baker. - Call 'em off.
Just get up slowly.
If those dogs bite us, then my dad'll sue.
Give me the ball, Wilson.
Here. But I bet they come after you for it.
Keep it. I don't care.
- Is this your only one? - Just keep it.
OK. I guess you guys don't have any balls, then.
We catch you without 'em, Baker, you're dead meat.
You're really dead meat.
- (snarling and barking) - Run!
They're such total jerks.
- Then why do you hang out with them? - I don't know. We grew up together.
I could hang out with you, I guess.
Oh.
Could you just watch the dogs for a second? I'm gonna check on Hubble.
Cool.
- You all right? - Why did you step in like that?
- They were throwing rocks at you, Hub. - Sirius dogs fight their own battles.
Why would you put yourself at risk for me?
Because... you're my dog.
And, besides, that's what friends do, right?
- You backed me up too. - I did, didn't l?
Why would I do a stupid thing like that?
- Whoo-hoo. - Yo.
I think they wanna play ball.
Want this? Is this what you want?
- Are you ready? - Doesn't your dog wanna play?
I don't think he knows how. Or maybe he's not good enough.
Look. He wants to try.
OK. Go get it.
- I can do this. - (Barbara Ann) - I got it! I got it!
(Hubble) What am I doing?
- Ah-ha! - Wilson) - I got it! I got it! I don't got it.
- Now I get it. That was just practice! - Wilson) - Barbara Ann got it?
- Do over. Do over. - Wilson) - Let's go one more time.
- This one's all yours, Hub. - This one's all mine!
- Eat my dust! - Bad bounce. That was a bad bounce.
You can do this. I know you can.
Show 'em, Hub. Show 'em what you're made of.
Let me just try this one more time.
I can do it. I can.
I'll show 'em. I'll show 'em.
- Whoa! - Wow!
- (Barbara Ann) Holy guacamole! - (Nelly) Good splash!
- Is he all right? - Show off!
- (Nelly) Can you teach me that? - (Barbara Ann) Is that water clean?
- He's fine. - Fine?
- He just took off like a 747. - Yeah. He's a good leaper.
- Like those dogs with the Frisbees. - Owen, dogs don't fly.
Now what is up with your dog?
You won't believe me.
I know how to keep a secret.
Works for me.
We had an agreement. You weren't gonna tell anybody about this.
Hey, don't blame me. I wasn't the one who jumped 500 feet right in front of her.
I was just going for the ball.
Hubble, you were flying.
We have stronger gravity in Sirius. Ouch!
It's much bigger than Earth.
Oh. You're like an astronaut on the moon. You can jump higher and farther?
I can do lots of things. What I can't do is catch that infuriating bouncy ball.
Wait a second. So that rock around your neck, is this from outer space?
We all wear them. It's a token.
- What's it mean? - It means... home.
Ouch!
Here. Lay down a minute.
We have to work on the woofer. Ouch.
- Hey, don't. - Would you just...
That's why you got those thumbs. You're a very nice person, Owen.
- Thanks. - We really should get back... to work.
Ooh. Woofer.
(snores)
Shep, you can't fly.
You can try all you want. You're an Earth dog.
Whoa!
Shep!
Three, two, one...
Blast off!
Up, up and away!
Barbara Ann!
We're concerned what he might be teaching... Wilson!
I believe I can fly!
Tony? Tony?
- Stupid thing. - (Owen) - I got it.
- I got it too. - See what my dad built for you?
If you lived here, you'd have your very own house.
Get back here.
3942. 3942.
Don't touch. Must be some sort of code.
- Aren't you 3942? - Oh.
3942 here. I'm here.
- This is 3942. - 3942, please respond.
- I am responding. I am responding. - I don't think they can hear you.
Visitation confirmed. Arrival of The Greater Dane confirmed.
- Oh, no. - Arrival?
- Repeat: Greater Dane arriving. - When?
- When?
It's getting late, guys.
- Whoops. What was that? - Nothing. Nothing.
- You all right? You're looking a little pale. - No, no.
I'm fine, I'm fine. Yeah, I'm fine.
- The Greater Dane is coming here. - This is bad.
She is not going to be happy.
- The Greater Dane is a she? - Of course.
Wow.
It's all over now. She's gonna expect a proper welcome, a grand tour.
So, we'll do it. We'll give it to her.
You don't understand. When she sees what I've seen here, she'll... give the order.
What order?
Come on, Hubble. Tell me. What's the worst thing she can do?
Global recall.
- Global what? - Recall.
All Earth dogs will be ordered back to Sirius for punishment and retraining.
- She can't do that. - It'll be gradual.
City by city, day after day. But, trust me, she can.
- Why would she? - I told you.
Earth dogs are not supposed to be pets.
(Owen) All dogs gone.
- We can't let that happen. - It won't be up to us.
No, I mean, we can work with the dogs.
You can teach them how to give a royal welcome.
We'll come up with something that shows her how dogs run things.
- I'll even act like I'm your pet if I have to. - No, sir.
I am in enough trouble already with her. No way.
- What did you do wrong? - Us talking right now.
That's a problem, remember? I did that.
Is it a little chilly out here for you, Nelly? We'll take you inside, warm you up.
I know it's hard to imagine a world without dogs, Owen,
but you can't fix things that are beyond your control.
I'm not trying to.
But if you go away and all the rest of the dogs go away,
then...
Who's gonna be your best friend?
When The Greater Dane arrives, we must welcome her with dignified pageantry.
Your pride and honour should burst forth.
(Shep farts)
- Shep! - Sorry.
- Spaghetti and meatballs. - That's it! This is hopeless.
- You're leaving Earth forever. - Hubble...
I'm yelling! That's what's gonna happen if you don't straighten up.
This is The Greater Dane, not some cockapoo or shih-tzu.
- She'll have you strung up by your tails. - Strung up?
Not my tail.
- What did he say? - He's a little stressed out.
Let me talk to them for a moment.
You all understand that you're being asked to prove yourselves, right?
To prove that you're worthy to live here and to stay with the people you love.
- We want that more than anything. - We'll do whatever we need to do.
I know you will.
Just do your best.
They usually respond better to a little... encouragement.
Let's start over.
When the Dane passes, you must bow low before her.
No one's head should ever be higher than hers.
Let's practise. I'll play her.
(clears throat)
(posh accent) Thank you. Thank you, Earth dogs. Nice to see you.
I'm pleased to visit your fair planet. Isn't it lovely to be here?
La-di-da, la-di-da, et cetera and so forth.
Not bad.
Not bad? That was cool.
It was good, actually. I want to encourage you all to keep practising.
It's an attitude. Dignified, Sirius.
Have you figured out a way to convince her that we're in charge?
Connie had an idea. Tell him your plan.
Well, whenever a great leader visits the White House,
they give a formal dinner.
It's so lovely getting together like this, Earth dogs. We should do it more often.
It's hard for me, Your Majesty. I summer here but I winter in Miami.
I summer here too, but I winter in "my poopie"!
(dogs laugh)
Oh, Nelly!
That was embarrassing. I'm fine.
Ahem. Bring on the first course.
- Look at that steak! - I did say I could eat a cow!
- My compliments to the chef. - Delicious!
That's a sausage, right, not a hot dog? Cos a hot dog would be wrong.
Wilson) Can I have a bite right now? Medium rare. Look.
Control.
Your Majesty, I would like to apologise in advance for any farting.
- Is that chicken bits? - No, sweetheart. That's pâté.
- What's she talking about, pâté? - It's French for meat by-product.
Ooh. Pass me the pâté.
I must say, the humans are much more domesticated than I expected.
Thank you very much, ma'am.
(giggles)
Hub, has any other Greater Dane ever visited Earth?
- You're talking to me. That can't happen. - Oh. Yeah, right.
It's been ages since the last visit.
I bet you this'll be the fanciest welcome any Dane's ever gotten.
(Shep) Uh-oh.
We are in big diddly doo-doo.
- Hey, O. Looking pretty spiffy there. - Hey, honey.
We've got a very big day tomorrow. We're gonna sell, sell, sell.
Focus. Eyes on the ball. Be the ball.
All right, Hub. Go to bed.
I'm just saying, I think I could get pretty good at this game.
What's the point if you're not gonna be here long enough to play?
Right. It's just a silly game anyway.
Are you... agitated?
Yep.
But it's not about you, don't worry.
You want a biscuit?
No.
It's hard to leave home. I know.
But it's not where you are, Owen, it's who you're with.
Your mom and dad and you, you make a good home.
Thanks.
Lights out.
I'll deal with you later.
(hums)
- All right, you gotta tell me. - What?
Why do you do those circles?
I'm building a mind fence.
- Excuse me? - A mind fence.
It helps to keep out negative thoughts while you sleep.
Yeah, sure.
How would you like to never ever have another bad dream?
- Never? - Never ever.
There. Go to sleep.
(chuckles)
Mind fence. Can't believe you'd fall for that one!
(laughs)
Hey.
Smell of cookies...
in the air will help sell your house.
Cookies in the air will sell your house.
Oh, no. I can sense it. This could be the day.
Owen, this is an all-family operation. Up and at 'em!
No, Ma. I have to work with the dogs today.
- Owen, I need you around here today. - Mom. Mom.
What?
There's nothing more important than me working with the dogs right now.
Owen, we've gotten some interesting calls lately from the neighbours.
Particularly interesting one from Connie's mother last night.
Oh.
Owen, your dad and I think it's time to wrap it up with the neighbourhood dogs.
But, Mom, the dogs need me now more than ever.
Today you're needed here, with people.
I want you downstairs in one minute.
Not good.
Dad, watch for Hubble.
- That dog. Not today, Hubba-bubba. - I'll get him.
I got him. You stay. I'm gonna tie him up out front.
You sit nicely out here
and say "Hello! It's open-house day! Buy, buy, buy!"
That's what you're gonna tell 'em, OK?
She's got a little terrier in her, that one.
- Look, it's freak dog. - What a freak.
Hey.
- He's all alone. - (whines)
And that should do it.
- (distant thud) - Whoa!
- What was that? - Sounded like a sonic boom.
Yoo-hoo! Smile!
Cute.
- That was a sonic boom? - Yeah. Doesn't make sense, though.
Owen, change that shirt. And I need you to pass out fact folders to the guests.
When I was a kid I used to hear that a lot, but we lived near an airforce base.
- That is weird. - Owen, ticktock.
Thank you.
Great, thanks a lot.
Mom?
- Nice to meet you. - Mom.
I was looking all over for you.
- Feel free to roam the house. - I can't find Hubble.
I'm sure he's around here somewhere, honey.
Hubble's gone.
- Give him to me. - I'm trying.
- I smell them. I can smell them! - It's Frankie and Fred.
(Owen) The Greater Dane might come today. We can't lose him.
Straight edge.
Buzz cut.
- Let's give him a close shave. - Yeah, shave.
I said the dog, loser!
- (Shep) - There he is. - Help.
- Wilson) - Get away from him! - Quit it!
I'm gonna get you!
- I'm outta here. - Get him!
Hubble, run!
Ow!
(dogs growling)
Uh-oh.
- When I catch your butt, I'm gonna bite it! - That little one is mine!
(Shep) My back!
- Red light! - Red light!
(Barbara Ann) We are law-abiding citizens.
- There they are. - (Nelly) - Green means go! Go, go, go!
There they go.
- Yeah! - (howling)
Whoa!
(barking)
Over there!
(Barbara Ann) We got 'em now!
Yeah!
Owen! It's a party!
(dogs laugh)
Wilson) What was in that gas? I can't see straight!
Owen, what are you doing?
(deep barking)
(deep growling)
- The Greater Dane. - Va-voom!
- That is one handsome lady. - Sh. Quiet.
(Barbara Ann) Can someone tell her to stay in focus, please?
Run!
Down.
Mom, Dad.
Bow down.
(growls)
All hail Her Royal Highness!
- That is not a dog. - What is that thing?
- That's a rat with a wig. It's a wig-rat. - (dogs laugh)
What's the matter with all of you? Don't you know who this is? Look sharp.
(slurred) Your Majesty, what a lovely surprise.
We were all wondering when you were gonna get your royal heinie down here.
Can I bite him? I'll bite him if you want.
You have a lot of explaining to do, 3942.
3942. That's my number. I'm not here right now. Please leave a message.
- Pull yourself together, Canid. - I'm sorry. I'm totally serious now.
I'm Sirius.
(laughs)
Isn't there one among you
who knows how to give your leader a proper welcome?
(Shep farts)
(dogs laugh)
Uh-oh!
You're all dog meat now!
All of you, come with me.
Earth dogs and you, 3942,
what a disgrace.
- What's happening? - Nothing good.
If it makes you feel any better, we all knew you were gonna screw up.
- Back! - Yes, ma'am. Right away, ma'am.
Every rumour I've heard about our species on this planet appears to be true.
No dominance, no dignity.
We had something formal planned for you.
"We had something formal..." Shut your yap!
Enough. Your little welcome party was highly revealing, 3942.
I have no choice but to give the order for global recall.
No.
I've seen all I need to see.
Wait!
No, you haven't. You haven't.
You can't take them away. Please.
Dogs mean so much to the world, and you haven't seen any of that yet.
They protect us and they keep us company.
They always warn us if something bad might happen.
Some dogs even work with police and firefighters
and do amazing things, things people could never do on their own.
Some dogs even help people who can't see, by guiding them.
We rely on them for so much.
You should be proud of them because people love dogs.
Did you know that?
People and dogs love each other.
I am still curious as to why a human boy is talking with me.
- Funny story. - You did this?
It's not Hubble's fault. I mean, 3942.
- It's not his fault. - You'd better step down, Owen.
I'm sorry.
But, please, think about what I said.
(growls)
Love?
Here they come.
Hubble.
- What happened? - She decided... to go home.
- Is it all over? - It's all over.
- Yes! - You did it, Owen.
Wait. What about you, Hubble? Are you here?
I'm... here.
I don't believe it. I thought I blew it.
Where's everybody going?
I think everyone's tired.
Oh, well...
We can celebrate later, right?
Now we can play ball, Hub.
I know it won't be easy, not going back to Sirius,
but it's not where you are, it's who you're with, right?
Yeah.
What is it, Shep?
My pretty ladybird.
Wilson?
That's my girl, my sweet Nelly.
Yeah, you are sweet.
Yeah.
What?
I know... I haven't been the most affectionate dog.
It's OK. You're different, Hub. I like that about you.
But I've seen the way others express themselves to their people... and...
I want you to know I do like you.
I'm just not used to all the customs here.
Hubble, it's all right.
You just told me you like me. How many people get to hear that from their dog?
Owen.
Honey.
- Mom? - Ms Ryan is at the door.
She wants to talk to you.
What about?
I know Barbara Ann's every move. I know everywhere she would go.
You don't understand. It's as if she's simply vanished!
Nelly! Nelly!
Oh, no.
(voices outside)
I just don't understand how he could know nothing about what happened.
And now you're moving away, where does that leave all of us?
It's not Owen's fault.
Connie, go inside.
- He tried to stop them. - Stop who, Connie? Who took them?
The dogs.
The other dog.
From outer space.
Maybe it is best that you're leaving.
It's because of all this constant moving we've been doing, isn't it?
I'm sure it's not helping.
The deal on the house hasn't officially closed yet.
It's not too late to change our minds. What do we do?
Here you go.
The movers'll be here at ten tomorrow.
- Where's your cap? - I can't find it.
Owen, you know we'll get you another dog.
And soon. That's a promise.
Maybe I'm not supposed to have one, Mom.
Don't say that. Nobody deserves a dog more than you.
OK?
And finally tonight, file this under "Odd".
There's been a drastic increase in reports of lost dogs all over the state.
Authorities are baffled by the disappearances
but say they're doing their best to sniff out the culprits.
We'll see you tomorrow night.
Hubble, I'm sorry.
I let you down.
I should have kept quiet up on that hill.
I hope I didn't get you in trouble by talking.
I didn't think of...
I just didn't think.
Now everyone's losing their dogs and it's all my fault.
I know you can't hear me.
I miss you so much.
I never had a friend like you.
I wanted you to stay here with me so badly,
but I...
I know you have your home there.
I hope I didn't screw everything up for you.
I hope they're not being mean to you.
Because you're a good boy, Hubble.
You are.
You're a good boy.
You are.
You're a good boy.
I have often wondered what it was about human beings
that could lead so many of our species astray,
what it is that makes us abandon our drive for dominance.
Go on, 3942.
Speak. Enlighten me.
I think... it's friendship.
People and dogs live side by side on Earth and they make a home together.
A home. It seems that inspires great loyalty.
I must ask you now. Where does your loyalty lie?
3942?
I prefer the name Hubble.
Owen! It's time to go!
Bye.
(thud)
Dad? Was that another sonic boom?
No, O. That was just the movers closing the door.
Come on, buddy. We really need to get going.
- Dad! - Sorry about that. Pothole.
- No, that was too big of a noise. - Owen.
It was too big of a noise.
- Dad, stop, wait. - What is it?
- Stop the car. I forgot something. - What?
Owen!
Hey!
- Owen! - Owen!
- Where are you going? - The dogs! The dogs!
- The dogs! - The dogs?
I know I heard it, I know I heard it.
Please, please.
- (rumbling) - (Mrs Baker) - Look at that cloud.
Yes!
Yeah!
Here, boy! Here!
Wilson) This button, right? Don't touch that.
(Barbara Ann) I know what I'm doing!
Wait. Wait!
- Listen. - (barking)
- We're home! I missed you, Owen! - There's my main man.
- It's so good to see you. - Long flight.
That's the last time I travel in a spaceship.
(Shep) There she is! There she is!
(Barbara Ann) Hey there, Mama!
Hey, guys! I'm back!
Hello, Papa.
Look, Mom. He's back. Say hi, Shep.
Are you here?
To stay?
Yep.
The Greater Dane declared Earth dogs an entirely different breed.
I really missed you.
I know. I heard.
You heard?
I think you're a good boy too.
Oh, I almost forgot.
She said I could stay on one condition.
Whoa!
Was that your woofer again?
Hubble?
(whines)
I have so many more questions to ask you.
How am I gonna know what you're thinking?
Start unpacking.
- We're home for good. - Yeah.
Hubble, good boy.
- Good boy. - (Hubble barks)
("Good Lovin"' by Franky Perez)