This story uses teaching moments to help children understand the responsibility and love needed to own a dog. The busy puppy lets children know there is some work and disappointment as well as fun, happy, and joyful times in having a dog to play with, love, and have as a friend.

Most of all, there will be many adventures they can experience throughout their lives with the Very Impatient and Pesky Puppy as they and the puppy grow together. This is one in a series of adventures with The Very Impatient and Pesky Puppy.