Guess who I am?
Pugsley.
His real name is?
You can say it.
Count Pugsworth von Smoosh Face.
Pugsley helped us learn that dogs don't just need a good home.
They need to feel safe.
He had separation anxiety.
Did you know you can teach your dog
to feel safe the same way you do with babies?
Dogs are just like us.
Only better.
You sure you can't take him?
I'm sorry.
We're fully booked this weekend.
Also, boarding reservations have to be made at least 48 hours
in advance.
I just-- I have to get on this flight last minute for work.
I'm really in a jam.
There's no way you can make an exception?
I have to follow the rules.
I'm sorry.
Excuse me.
Mr. Von Smoosh Face?
Just call me Moz, please.
Moz, I heard what happened back there, and I think I can help.
You can change the rules?
No.
But my brother and I, we foster dogs at our house.
It's a hobby, but we have references.
We'd love to watch Pugsley for the weekend.
You would be a lifesaver!
But are you sure?
Like I said, he can be kind of a handful.
This little sweetie?
Trust me.
We can handle it.
I don't think I can handle this.
I mean, I've tried toys, treats, and the coziest blankets,
but no matter what, whenever I put him down, he does this.
[DOG CRYING]
[CRYING CONTINUES]
I understand it at Bowsers, but here?
You have nothing to be sad about, Pugsley.
We love you.
Well, he sure looks happy now.
[DOG CRYING]
Not so much now.
I mean, it's nonstop.
It's like the further I get, the louder he gets.
I can't carry you around all weekend, bud.
[UPBEAT MUSIC]
[DOG CRYING]
Pugsley, this is my homework.
[DOG CRYING]
Aw.
I'm ready for my Pugsley shift.
I figured out why Pugsley is whining so much all the time.
Pugsley has a really bad case of separation anxiety.
He hates being alone.
So we should cuddle him more.
Apparently, that's exactly the wrong way to help him.
How is cuddling ever wrong?
Pugsley reminds me of when you were a baby.
You wouldn't go to sleep by yourself.
You would cry and cry unless someone stayed in the room
with you.
So what did you do?
I would say goodnight, and then leave the room.
You'd cry for a while.
I'd come back in, settle you down, and then leave again.
We increased the time you were alone
until you could fall asleep and stay that way all night.
That's exactly what this website says to do for Pugsley.
They trained you like a dog.
We did the same thing for you.
Oh.
Well, dogs are the best.
Sounds like a good plan, honey.
Should we start now?
[DOG SNORING]
I think tomorrow.