A family adopts a dog named Stan in the hope that two feuding step-siblings will bond over the pet. It works when the siblings soon find out that that the dog can talk and write.
I don't get the reviews criticizing this show. I find it original, highly entertaining with interesting and fun characters. The blended family is believable, quirky and fun. The stage asides are cute and clever. I find the entire program refreshing.

It is a situation comedy and the situations are relate-able ones like first crushes, trying to meld two families and trying to fit in in junior high school. The vehicle of the talking dog is used well as the common sense voice in the household.

The acting is good, the dialog crisp and the cast is entirely likable, even the evil foil from next door has his charms.

In short, this is a good show for the tween, Disney Channel audience.
Duration: 3 Discs HD DVD-9 Plastic Bag Packing Ver. ( 17 Episodes Complete Series )