Plot Synopsis

Written and directed by Bob Peterson, who voices the lead character, DUG DAYS is a series of animated shorts that follows the humorous misadventures of Dug, the lovable dog from Disney and Pixar's UP, whose high-tech collar translates his thoughts into speech. Each short features everyday events that occur in and around Dug's backyard -- like taking care of a litter of puppies for a day or going nose-to-nose with a squirrel -- as well his relationship with his official master Carl Fredricksen, voiced by Ed Asner in one of his final performances.

"Dug is pure of heart -- he's a good soul. I think people enjoy that part of Dug," says Peterson. "Plus, people love their dogs. We've gone to great lengths to include truth in dog behavior, so they see their own dogs in Dug." Coming up with new adventures for Dug was not a problem for Peterson, who kept top of mind the idea that this is Dug's first time out of Paradise Falls. "Everything is new, and he's excited about all of it," he says. "But the smallest things can distract Dug, never mind an actual squirrel."

Five episodes of DUG DAYS dropped on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 on Disney+.