When Curtis’s parents get divorced, only one thing makes him feel better-his new dog. Sammy is an adorable puppy, with curly black fur, floppy ears, and perfect white teeth. Curtis is sure he has the very best dog in the world. But when Sammy bites Curtis’s mom-and then his little brother-Curtis must face the fact that his puppy may not be so perfect after all.

Well-loved author Johanna Hurwitz writes with compassion and humor about a family coping with divorce and the dilemma of loving a problem pet. Also contains an essay from a professional dog trainer on owning a dog!