Synopsis
This children's show explores the friendship between a lonely girl named Katie and her new puppy, given to her when she moves in with her uncle. Katie's confidence grows as she uses te reo Maori to train the pup at Whaea Kaz's dog training school.
Episodes
Season 11
Kia Ora, RascalShy Katie moves in with enthusiastic Uncle Mark and gets an unexpected new friend, a puppy she names Rascal. Panic sets in when Katie turns up to puppy class and discovers it's taught in te reo Maori.9m2
Taihoa & Haere Mai (Stay & Come Here)Katie and Rascal's first puppy lesson is a disaster! Rascal refuses to listen, and Katie struggles with her reo. Ready to quit, Katie must decide whether she's brave enough to stay and try again.8m3
E Noho & E Tu (Sit & Stand)After Katie freezes up, Whaea Kaz tries an unorthodox approach, and suddenly it clicks. Just as her confidence grows, Katie learns her final test will be performed in front of friends and whanau.7m4
Tikina & Waiho (Fetch & Leave It)With the big test looming, Katie and Rascal begin to work as a team, and the new commands finally stick. Meanwhile, Uncle Mark embarks on his own te reo Maori journey.9m5
Takahuri (Roll Over)When Rascal struggles with a new command, Katie worries she's not a very good dog owner. With Whaea Kaz's help, Katie learns she's not an owner - she's a guardian, a kaitiaki, just like Uncle Mark.9m6
Kia Kaha, KatieIt's the day of the final test, and Katie must face her fears and trust herself, her reo, and her kuri. With support from Whaea Kaz and Uncle Mark, Katie and Rascal discover just how far they've come.9m
Kia Ora, RascalShy Katie moves in with enthusiastic Uncle Mark and gets an unexpected new friend, a puppy she names Rascal. Panic sets in when Katie turns up to puppy class and discovers it's taught in te reo Maori.9m2Taihoa & Haere Mai (Stay & Come Here)Katie and Rascal's first puppy lesson is a disaster! Rascal refuses to listen, and Katie struggles with her reo. Ready to quit, Katie must decide whether she's brave enough to stay and try again.8m3E Noho & E Tu (Sit & Stand)After Katie freezes up, Whaea Kaz tries an unorthodox approach, and suddenly it clicks. Just as her confidence grows, Katie learns her final test will be performed in front of friends and whanau.7m4Tikina & Waiho (Fetch & Leave It)With the big test looming, Katie and Rascal begin to work as a team, and the new commands finally stick. Meanwhile, Uncle Mark embarks on his own te reo Maori journey.9m5Takahuri (Roll Over)When Rascal struggles with a new command, Katie worries she's not a very good dog owner. With Whaea Kaz's help, Katie learns she's not an owner - she's a guardian, a kaitiaki, just like Uncle Mark.9m6Kia Kaha, KatieIt's the day of the final test, and Katie must face her fears and trust herself, her reo, and her kuri. With support from Whaea Kaz and Uncle Mark, Katie and Rascal discover just how far they've come.9mCast
Sienna YoungKatie (voice)
Brendon KahiJeff (voice)
Sarah KahiZara's Owner (voice)
Brendon MorrowAdditional Puppy School Voices (voice)
Rosa MorrowAdditional Puppy School Voices (voice)
Ivy KahiAdditional Puppy School Voices (voice)
Sadie KahiAdditional Puppy School Voices (voice)
Gemma EastonAdditional Puppy School Voices (voice)
