Ep 5. The Puppy Badge

Hey Duggee is a British animated television series that follows the adventures of Duggee, a friendly, big-eared dog, and his animal friends as they earn badges by learning new skills and completing various tasks.

In season 4 episode 5, titled "The Puppy Badge," Duggee and the Squirrels welcome a new member to their club - a playful puppy named Scratch. As always, the group is excited to teach the new recruit new skills and earn their next badge.

The episode begins with Duggee introducing Scratch to the Squirrels and explaining that they will be working towards earning the Puppy Badge. To do so, they will need to teach Scratch a few essential skills such as sitting, fetching, and rolling over.

The Squirrels are eager to get started and, with Duggee's guidance, begin showing Scratch how to perform each task. However, Scratch is much more interested in playing and runs off chasing his tail, causing chaos in the clubhouse.

Duggee reminds the Squirrels that puppies have a lot of energy and need lots of playtime. So, in a bid to tire Scratch out, the group engages in some high-energy games. They play fetch with balls, chase each other around the room, and even have a race.

As the day progresses, Scratch begins to learn the skills the Squirrels are demonstrating. He masters the 'sit' command and is even able to fetch a ball successfully. The Squirrels are overjoyed with Scratch's progress and encourage him to keep practicing.

But Scratch's progress isn't all plain sailing. He struggles with the 'roll over' task, causing the Squirrels to become increasingly frustrated. Duggee intervenes and reminds the group that everyone learns at their own pace and that it's important to be patient with Scratch.

Reflecting on Duggee's words, the Squirrels realize that learning is more fun when they work together. So they begin to show Scratch affection and encouragement, cheering him as he tries and eventually perfects the 'roll over' command.

As the sun sets on another day of adventures, the Squirrels reflect on their time with Scratch. They realize that, while they were teaching him, Scratch taught them a valuable lesson - the importance of patience, encouragement, and teamwork.

"The Puppy Badge" is a heartwarming and entertaining episode that teaches children valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork, and the importance of being patient and supportive when learning new skills. With its colorful animation, humorous characters, and positive messages, Hey Duggee continues to be a hit with children and families alike.