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[[caption-width-right:425:"Where pups become dogs."]]
[[caption-width-right:425:"Where pups become dogs."]]
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A related series is ''Super [=PupZ=]'', another production from Air Bud Entertainment.
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But times are changing, and the light of Canus Primus is fading- putting the school itself at risk. Its Dean takes drastic action, enrolling a very special pup in the school; its first stray dog. The stray he chooses, Spark, is a hardened Boxer who doesn't trust humans. But she will have to learn, for the Academy- and the friends she's made there- are in danger...
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But times are changing, and the light of Canus Primus is fading- putting the school itself at risk. Its Dean takes drastic action, enrolling a very special pup in the school; its first a stray dog. The stray he chooses, Spark, is a hardened Boxer who doesn't trust humans. But she will have to learn, for the Academy- and the friends she's made there- are in danger...
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A related series is ''Super [=PupZ=]'', another production from Air Bud Entertainment.
A related series is ''Super [=PupZ=]'', another production from Air Bud Entertainment.
* CosmicRetcon: The reason humanity ''can'' love dogs is because of a huge magical working that took place sometime around Ancient Egypt (incidentally ending cat worship). If the gem enabling this working is broken, most humans instantly switch to loathing dogs, [[LaserGuidedAmnesia forgetting they ever did otherwise]]. The one guy who remembers the truth is desperate to get everyone sane (insane?) again.
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* TheDon: King, who leads the Lost Dogs in beating up anyone who enters their territory and mugging (the canine equivalent of) little girls. He does ''not'' like Spark's refusal to join his gang, or [[PetsVersusStrays the protection the Academy gives her]].
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* TheDon: King, who leads the Lost Dogs in beating up anyone who enters their territory and mugging (the canine equivalent of) little girls. He does ''not'' like Spark's refusal to join his gang, or [[PetsVersusStrays the protection the Academy gives her]].her]].
* ExactWords: The Academy test for walking specifies that participants must not chase the faux-squirrel used to distract them. It ''doesn't'' say that participants can't close their eyes to resist the temptation.
* ExactWords: The Academy test for walking specifies that participants must not chase the faux-squirrel used to distract them. It ''doesn't'' say that participants can't close their eyes to resist the temptation.
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* ThePowerOfLove: Inter-species talking can only be done between conversationalists who have been at Pup Academy for awhile [[note]]two months is considered late for the ability to manifest[[/note]] ''and'' truly love a member of the species they're talking to. Izzy and Corazon don't fit the second criteria yet, but they understand each other well enough that, ironically, they don't really need it.
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* ADogNamedCat: The first dog, Canus Primus, was actually a wolf. But when he protected a human from other wolves, he ''became'' a dog, philosophically speaking- a creature defined by its ability to be loyal to different species.
* AllJustADream: Most of the season 2 premiere is a shared nightmare showing what will happen if the heroes fail. Puppies being thrown out on the street to starve is not the worst part of it.
* AllJustADream: Most of the season 2 premiere is a shared nightmare showing what will happen if the heroes fail. Puppies being thrown out on the street to starve is not the worst part of it.
* {{Cliffhanger}}: Season 1 ends with all the various bad guys getting some degree of what they want, including Spark's expulsion.
* ThePoorlyChosenOne: It was thought that [[spoiler:King(sley) and George's son]] would save the school. They didn't.
* PowerCrystal: The "Heart of Friendship" hidden in [[spoiler:the Canus Primus statue]] is mostly a glowy meter of how strong the dog/human relationship is, but there's a reason the BigBad wants to get his paws on it.
* PowerCrystal: The "Heart of Friendship" hidden in [[spoiler:the Canus Primus statue]] is mostly a glowy meter of how strong the dog/human relationship is, but there's a reason the BigBad wants to get his paws on it.
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* SadistTeacher: Fitz, who makes no secret of his prejudice against strays, has been crusading to get Spark expelled since literally her first day.
* SpeaksFluentAnimal: A human who wears an Academy tag for long enough comes to understand dog language. For their part, all dogs understand what humans say (although body language and baby talk is much more difficult).
* SpeaksFluentAnimal: A human who wears an Academy tag for long enough comes to understand dog language. For their part, all dogs understand what humans say (although body language and baby talk is much more difficult).
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* RippleEffectProofMemory: In the BadFuture, only dogs and Academy caretakers remember the role they played in humanity's history.
* SadistTeacher: Fitz, who makes no secret of his prejudice against strays, has been crusading to get Spark expelled since literally her firstday.
* SpeaksFluentAnimal: A human who wears an Academy tag for long enough comesday. [[spoiler:He's later revealed to understand dog language. For their part, all dogs understand what humans say (although body language and baby talk is much more difficult).be a murderous EvilTeacher.]]
* SavageWolves: [[spoiler:The denizens of the Wildwood.]]
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* TheStarsAreGoingOut: And if they do, [[LaserGuidedAmnesia humanity's compassion goes with them]].
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* SavageWolves: [[spoiler:The denizens of the Wildwood.]]
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* TheStarsAreGoingOut: And if they do, [[LaserGuidedAmnesia humanity's compassion goes with them]].
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* ABoyAndHisX: Several pairs.
** The main plotline is Spark's FromStrayToPet journey with Morgan.
** Charles and (the) D.O.G watch over the Academy.
** Izzy and Corazon, the subject of her amateur films.
** The main plotline is Spark's FromStrayToPet journey with Morgan.
** Charles and (the) D.O.G watch over the Academy.
** Izzy and Corazon, the subject of her amateur films.
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* CatStereotype: Zipper, a gray tabby, follows the "independent and extremely friendly" stereotype associated with tabbies.
* DogStereotype: Sometimes played straight, sometimes not.
** Corazon is a ditzy, extroverted golden retriever.
** Gruff the corgi is a calm, queenly headmistress.
** D.O.G's fatherly personality subverts the husky stereotype.
* DogStereotype: Sometimes played straight, sometimes not.
** Corazon is a ditzy, extroverted golden retriever.
** Gruff the corgi is a calm, queenly headmistress.
** D.O.G's fatherly personality subverts the husky stereotype.
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* MirroringFactions: Cats have Kitten Academy, which is like Pup Academy but led by a villain. The usual FantasticRacism aesop makes an appearance.
* PropheticName: The town of Wolfehead has a serious feral dog problem.
* PropheticName: The town of Wolfehead has a serious feral dog problem.
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* TechnologicallyBlindElders: George is not opposed to technology per se, but he can't understand his grandson's need for apps or cleaning equipment that wasn't produced decades ago.
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* AncientOrderOfProtectors: Morgan's family are the only humans who know about Pup Academy. Most of them have worked there as janitors/teacher's aides/thumb-havers, of which Morgan is the newest.
* TheDon: King, who leads the Lost Dogs in beating up anyone who enters their territory and mugging (the canine equivalent of) little girls. He does ''not'' like Spark's refusal to join his gang, or [[PetsVersusStrays the protection the Academy gives her]].
* TheDon: King, who leads the Lost Dogs in beating up anyone who enters their territory and mugging (the canine equivalent of) little girls. He does ''not'' like Spark's refusal to join his gang, or [[PetsVersusStrays the protection the Academy gives her]].
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* SadistTeacher: Fitz, who makes no secret of his prejudice against strays, has been crusading to get Spark expelled since literally [[IrrationalHatred her first day]].
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* SpeaksFluentAnimal: A human who wears an Academy tag for long enough comes to understand dog language. For their part, all dogs understand what humans say (although body language and baby talk is much more difficult).
* StreetUrchin: Spark's backstory mostly consists of stealing food, fleeing dog-catchers and the gang bent on ([[AnOfferYouCantRefuse forcibly]]) recruiting her, and sleeping in a box. The reason she's an orphan is that her parents were taken away by Animal Control.
* ThisIsMyHuman: The source of many of the series' jokes.
** Dogs believe that humans play fetch because they like throwing balls around.
** Strays believe that humans walk dogs; the Academy teaches the opposite, encouraging puppies to keep their humans fit and not pull on their leashes too hard.
* SpeaksFluentAnimal: A human who wears an Academy tag for long enough comes to understand dog language. For their part, all dogs understand what humans say (although body language and baby talk is much more difficult).
* StreetUrchin: Spark's backstory mostly consists of stealing food, fleeing dog-catchers and the gang bent on ([[AnOfferYouCantRefuse forcibly]]) recruiting her, and sleeping in a box. The reason she's an orphan is that her parents were taken away by Animal Control.
* ThisIsMyHuman: The source of many of the series' jokes.
** Dogs believe that humans play fetch because they like throwing balls around.
** Strays believe that humans walk dogs; the Academy teaches the opposite, encouraging puppies to keep their humans fit and not pull on their leashes too hard.
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''Pup Academy'' is a children's fantasy series and spinoff of the ''Film/AirBud'' franchise. It was released in 2019.
Since the time of the first dog, the prestigious Pup Academy has taught puppies everything they need to know about being man's best friend. With the magic of Canus Primus, a constellation created by the bond between dogs and humans, the Academy's adorable students travel to school every day, returning to their homes each night.
But times are changing, and the light of Canus Primus is fading- putting the school itself at risk. Its Dean takes drastic action, enrolling a very special pup in the school; its first stray dog. The stray he chooses, Spark, is a hardened Boxer who doesn't trust humans. But she will have to learn, for the Academy- and the friends she's made there- are in danger...
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!!This series contains the following tropes:
* FoodAsBribe: The D.O.G convinces Spark to go to school by telling her meals are provided. Because Spark has previously had to steal food to live (and protect it from other thieves), this is very appealing to her.
* {{Hypocrite}}: The Academy teaches unconditional love...for humans. Not dogs without owners, which is why those dogs have never received the benefit of its education. The [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure D.O.G]], and most teachers, are aware of this hypocrisy and trying to rectify it.
* SadistTeacher: Fitz, who makes no secret of his prejudice against strays, has been crusading to get Spark expelled since literally [[IrrationalHatred her first day]].
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Since the time of the first dog, the prestigious Pup Academy has taught puppies everything they need to know about being man's best friend. With the magic of Canus Primus, a constellation created by the bond between dogs and humans, the Academy's adorable students travel to school every day, returning to their homes each night.
But times are changing, and the light of Canus Primus is fading- putting the school itself at risk. Its Dean takes drastic action, enrolling a very special pup in the school; its first stray dog. The stray he chooses, Spark, is a hardened Boxer who doesn't trust humans. But she will have to learn, for the Academy- and the friends she's made there- are in danger...
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!!This series contains the following tropes:
* FoodAsBribe: The D.O.G convinces Spark to go to school by telling her meals are provided. Because Spark has previously had to steal food to live (and protect it from other thieves), this is very appealing to her.
* {{Hypocrite}}: The Academy teaches unconditional love...for humans. Not dogs without owners, which is why those dogs have never received the benefit of its education. The [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure D.O.G]], and most teachers, are aware of this hypocrisy and trying to rectify it.
* SadistTeacher: Fitz, who makes no secret of his prejudice against strays, has been crusading to get Spark expelled since literally [[IrrationalHatred her first day]].
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