When Dooley has trouble falling asleep, the kids show him ways to make a nighttime routine fun and easy.
The kids would rather play than clean the yard, but when Dooley trips and nearly hurts himself, the children learn that it's importance to take care of responsibilities - and when working with a friend or two, work can be play.
Dooley and M.A.R.T.I.E. prepare a special meal for their new friends - a gourmet treat from his home. The kids are horrified but don't want to hurt Dooley's feelings. They procrastinate eating the new dish by taking care with their personal hygiene, utensils, manners, etc. Eventually, they can...
After admiring on the children's dogs, M.A.R.T.I.E. decides a pony will make the perfect pet for Dooley. The children and the neighborhood vet Dr. Arvid must teach M.A.R.T.I.E. the responsibilities associated with having an animal.
