Watch Martha Speaks: Dog Daze

2009
1 Season

Martha Speaks is a children's educational television show produced by PBS Kids that follows the adventures of a lovable, talking dog named Martha. Every episode focuses on a new word, which Martha learns and then uses to help her friends and family better understand the world around them.

In the episode Dog Daze, Martha and her canine friends are feeling the heat on a sweltering summer day. With temperatures soaring, the dogs are in danger of overheating and need to find creative ways to stay cool. At the same time, the humans in the show are dealing with their own challenges, from getting stuck in traffic to trying to beat the heat without air conditioning.

Throughout the episode, Martha and her friends use new words and language skills to solve problems and navigate the world around them. From learning about the properties of water to understanding the concept of cause and effect, the show provides kids with a fun and engaging way to expand their vocabulary and build important critical thinking skills.

One of the standouts of Martha Speaks is the show's positive and inclusive messaging. The show features a diverse cast of characters, both human and animal, who work together to solve problems and learn new things. At its heart, the show is all about the joy of learning and discovery, as well as the value of friendship, teamwork, and kindness.

The animation in Martha Speaks is bright, colorful, and engaging, with a style that's sure to appeal to young children. The characters are all adorable and expressive, and the dialogue is clever and engaging without being too complex for kids to follow.

Perhaps the most unique aspect of Martha Speaks is the way it uses language learning as a framework for storytelling. Rather than simply teaching new words in isolation, the show weaves them seamlessly into the plot and narrative, giving children a chance to see how language is used in real-world situations.

Overall, Martha Speaks is an excellent show for kids who are just starting to learn about language and vocabulary. With its positive messaging, engaging characters, and fun storytelling, it's sure to capture the attention of young viewers and provide them with a solid foundation for future learning.

Martha Speaks: Dog Daze is a series that ran for 1 seasons (5 episodes) between March 20, 2009 and on PBS

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Seasons

5. Martha the Witness / Martha Takes a Stand

April 7, 2009

Martha the Witness - Mrs. Demson hates dogs and blames them for everything, which is a problem since she lives right down the street from Martha. But she changes her tune after Martha witnesses an accident that destroys Mrs. Demson's lawn furniture. Now Mrs. Demson will do anything to get Martha to appear as her witness in court. / Martha Takes a Stand - Something smells bad and it's Martha. Faced with yet another bath, Martha makes a stand for her right to, well, stink. But if Martha is going to stand up for her rights, Dad says she can do it outside. Will Martha be an outside dog forever?

4. Martha In the Doghouse / Martha Models

March 17, 2008

Martha in the Doghouse - Martha just wants a nice quiet place to take a nap. All she needs is for everybody to be quiet for, oh, 16 hours a day. Is that too much to ask? Helen and the gang try to help by designing a doghouse for Martha. / Martha Models - Carolina is over the moon when she finds out that Mindy Munchhausen, host of "Operation Catwalk," will be judging Wagstaff City's dog costume parade. She teams up with Helen to design outfits for Martha and Skits, sure that this will be her big break. Is Carolina on her way to Fashion Avenue?

3. Martha Smells / Martha Hears

April 10, 2009

Martha Smells - Martha is secretly trapped inside Pablum and Weaselgraft's hideout. She manages to call Helen and tell her how to get there by smell. Can Helen and TD follow her scent map and uncover Weaselgraft and Pablum's lair? / Martha Hears - For the same story from a different sensory perspective, Martha once again finds herself trapped in Weaselgraft and Pablum's lair, but this time she leads Helen and TD to their hideout by describing what she hears. It sounded like a good idea...

2. Martha Ain't Nothin' But a Pound Dog, Pts. 1 and 2

September 19, 2008

Martha loses her collar and winds up in the animal shelter. She leads an escape attempt, only to find that freedom isn't much without a family. But when Martha's family comes to take her home, she decides she can't leave her shelter friends behind. Adopting that many dogs is out of the question, so Martha, Helen, and TD cook up a plan to find families for the pound pooches.

1. Martha's Dirty Habit / Helen's All Thumbs

March 20, 2009

Martha's Dirty Habit - Every spring, Martha gets an urge to dig that she just can't control. When Martha's habit gets her in trouble with the whole neighborhood, the family decides they need to put her desire to dig to good use. / Helen's All Thumbs - Ronald gives Helen his old gamekid, and pretty soon she's hooked! She forgets to walk Martha, neglects her homework, and becomes completely preoccupied. When Helen forgets to feed Martha and Skits again, and misses the fieldtrip because she forgot her permission slip, she turns to Martha for help. Can Helen break the habit?

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Where to Watch Martha Speaks: Dog Daze

Martha Speaks: Dog Daze is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Martha Speaks: Dog Daze on demand at Apple TV.