A wicked warlock has cast a diabolical spell over Mystery, Inc. gang, and now it's up to Shaggy and Scooby-Doo to save the day. Join the lovable Great Dane and his easy frightened friend as they attempt to track down the Amazing Krudsky (voice of Wayne Knight), a second rate carnival magician who's using magic stolen from Princess Fairy Willow (voice of Hayden Panettiere) to transform everyone into grotesque Halloween monsters. If the dynamic duo can just hop on the Grim Reaper Railroad and make their way to Halloween land before Krudsky, perhaps they can retrieve the Goblin scepter from the Goblin King (voice of Tim Curry) and save the day. It's not an easy assignment, but fortunately Scooby and Shaggy have a little help from a friendly Jack O'Lantern and a flying broomstick that takes them on the ride of their lives. Additional voice talents include Jay Leno, Lauren Bacall, Wally Shawn, and Russi Taylor. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Wilshire, a hyperactive Dalmatian in Los Angeles, runs amuck in Firehouse 29, forcing the chief and his crew to call in Cesar for help. Cesar tries to make Wilshire a role model for fire dogs everywhere. Next, Cesar travels to the Lone Star state, where he meets Butch, an overly aggressive English bulldog. Cesar will attempt to rein in his dominant and territorial behavior.

A 12-year-old boy with a tricked-out mountaintop fort attempts to foil three bumbling jewel thieves in search of a valuable dog collar in this fast-paced family comedy that's fun for parents and children alike. Wherever there are valuable jewels, notorious stone stealer Jackie Seemore is sure to be close by. On the heels of his latest heist, Jackie has disguised himself as a blind nun and is about to be picked up at Cedarville Airport by his two dimwitted assistants, Bud and Arty. Led through the airport by a Seeing Eye dog with an especially luminous collar, Jackie has donned a false veneer that is so effective even his most trusted sidekicks don't recognize him. Later, when the villainous trio pulls into a nearby rest stop to clean up, they have a chance run in with precocious adolescent Owen. Recognizing that the dog is unhappy being teased by Bud and Arty, Owen befriends the tormented animal -- which subsequently escapes into the nearby woods. Upon finding the frightened dog, Owen brings her to his secret hideout that was built upon a nearby mountaintop and fortified with booby-traps to keep away the local bullies. But Owen isn't the only person who resides on this mountaintop, because according to local legend a frightful old man deemed "The Madman of the Mountain" resides somewhere on this formidable hill as well. Naming the dog "Diamond" for her sparkling collar, the brave young boy vows to defend her from Jackie and his henchmen at all costs. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Animal Planet's alternative to the Super Bowl, the Puppy Bowl features the antics of many furry little puppies, some only weeks old. Let free to romp around in a miniature stadium, puppies of various breeds -- from beagles to German shepherds -- run, play, interact, and even settle down for unexpected rests in the middle of the field. A number of cameras placed strategically around the puppies' playpen capture all the adorable action, including the "Bowl Cam" -- a camera placed at the bottom of the pint-sized players' water dish to offer a unique look at the puppies' frequent water breaks. ~ Cammila Collar, Rovi

Set against the colorful backdrop of the Los Angeles dog walking scene, The Dogwalker follows the moving, transformational journey of Ellie Moore (Diane Gaidry), on the run from her latest abusive boyfriend. Down and out on the mean streets of L.A, rescue comes in the unlikely form of Betsy Wright (Pamela Gordon), a misanthropic Dogwalker in need of help with her business and struggling with her own dark past. The unusual relationship between the cranky dogwalker and her unstable apprentice sets the stage for the emotional transformation Ellie must undertake.

When Scooby, Shaggy and the rest of the gang head out to Himalayas in order to solve a frosty mystery, the surprise that awaits them at their snowbound destination may prove their biggest challenge to date. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

The true story of the Jamaican dogsled team comes to the screen in this documentary that follows twelve stray dogs from the streets and animal shelters of Kingston as they travel the globe in search of adventure. No one ever thought these weathered canines would amount to anything, but thanks to a mission spearheaded by pop legend Jimmy Buffet the dogs who once wandered the streets now have a new lease on life. In forming Jamaica's first-ever dog sled racing team, both man and beast will learn the importance of never giving up hope and always reaching for a brighter future. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

 

Employ the very same dog training methods successfully utilized by seasoned hunters as host Richard A. Wolter gives viewers all the tools needed to transform a seven week old puppy into a trained hunting dog that will be consistently reliable and dependable. The author of such classic dog-training books as Game Dog, Water Dog, and Gun Dog, Wolter has been educating humans on how to better train their loyal canine counterparts since 1961. In this release based on he book of the same name, Wolter offers helpful information on training dogs specifically to hunt and retrieve upland birds. In addition to instructing viewers on how to lock in retrieving skills with the "forced fetch" method, additional instruction on the invaluable "whoa" command leads to an important lesson in the tried-and-true "pulley" technique. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A farm pup that longs for the day she will become a genuine sheepdog attempts to prove herself to her demanding master while contending with some particularly troublesome rams in this family friendly tale from director Richard Overall. Mist was born one of three tiny pups on the serine grounds of Borough Farm. From the moment she was born Mist longed for the day she could help her master round up the sheep, but as her training gets underway it seems that this ambitious pup can't do anything right; every time Mist tries to impress her master, she is scolded and punished. Now, before Mist earns her prized spot amidst the sheepdogs at Borough Farm, she will first have to learn to contend with the curmudgeonly rams and understand why her auntie doesn't always seem to have her best interests at heart. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

The release Water Dog: The Hunter's Retriever for Waterfowl (2nd Edition) teaches hunting enthusiasts to train their seven-month old waterfowl and upland retriever puppies to fetch waterfowl. It provides an onscreen illustration of methods cultivated by esteemed dog trainer Richard A. Wolters in the early 1960s.Charles T. Jurney hosts the training program, taken from a video by Joseph Middleton. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

No one knows dogs quite like seasoned author and trainer Richard A. Wolter, and now home viewers looking to housebreak the newest addition to the family can put over four decades of experience to use in this release based on the best-selling book of the same name. By spending just thirty-minutes a day implementing Wolter's tried-and-true training techniques, dog owners can see winning results in just sixteen short weeks. From choosing the right dog for your family to teaching them all of the basic commands, Wolter makes training fun as he shows viewers how to get the dog they have always wanted. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi