Go, Dog. Go! - Sing for the Fences (S2E13)

The dogs compete to write a new anthem for the town's anniversary bash.

Runtime (min)	12
Air Date	2021-12-07
Genres	Animation, Kids
TV Rating	TV-Y
Network(s)	Netflix

Storyline

When Pawston announces its upcoming town anniversary celebration, the community decides it needs a brand-new anthem to mark the special occasion. Tag, Scooch, and the rest of the dog friends eagerly enter a competition to compose the song that will represent their beloved town. Each dog brings their own creative ideas and musical styles to the table, leading to a friendly but spirited contest as they work to craft the perfect tune.

Throughout the episode, the dogs learn that writing a song that captures the heart of an entire community is harder than it seems. They experiment with different melodies, lyrics, and rhythms, discovering what makes Pawston special to each of them. The competition encourages collaboration and compromise as the friends realize that the best anthem might come from combining their individual talents and perspectives into one unified celebration of their town.

What kids learn

This episode teaches children about the creative process and the value of collaboration when working toward a common goal. Young viewers see that creating something meaningful, like a song that represents an entire community, requires thoughtful consideration of what matters to everyone involved. The dogs demonstrate that initial ideas can be refined and improved through experimentation and openness to feedback.

Children also learn about healthy competition and good sportsmanship. The episode shows that competing with friends doesn't mean being unkind or dismissive of others' efforts. Instead, the dogs support each other's creativity while still trying their best to create something special. This balance between individual effort and mutual respect is an important social skill for young children to develop.

Additionally, the episode explores themes of community identity and pride. By thinking about what makes Pawston special, the dogs model how children can appreciate and celebrate the unique qualities of their own neighborhoods, schools, and communities. The process of creating an anthem encourages kids to reflect on what they value most about the places and people in their lives.

Parents' top 5 questions

Question	Answer
Is the competition portrayed in a way that's appropriate for young children?	Yes, the competition is presented as friendly and encouraging rather than cutthroat or stressful. The dogs remain supportive of each other throughout the process, and the focus stays on creativity and self-expression rather than on defeating opponents. The episode emphasizes doing your best and enjoying the creative process, making it a gentle introduction to the concept of friendly competition for preschoolers.
Does this episode encourage my child's interest in music?	Absolutely. The episode celebrates musical creativity and shows characters experimenting with melodies, lyrics, and different musical styles. Young viewers see that making music can be fun and accessible, and that everyone can contribute their own ideas. This positive portrayal of songwriting and musical expression may inspire children to create their own songs, experiment with sounds, or show increased interest in music activities.
How does the episode handle the outcome of the competition?	The episode focuses more on the journey of creating and collaborating than on declaring a single winner. The dogs learn that combining their talents and ideas can produce something better than any individual effort. This approach helps young children understand that working together often yields the best results and that everyone's contributions have value, regardless of who technically wins the contest.
What does this episode teach about community and belonging?	The episode encourages children to think about what makes their community special and worth celebrating. By creating an anthem for Pawston, the dogs reflect on shared values, favorite places, and what brings everyone together. This helps young viewers develop a sense of community pride and understand that they're part of something larger than themselves, fostering feelings of belonging and connection.
Are there any opportunities for post-episode activities?	Yes, this episode naturally leads to creative follow-up activities. Parents can encourage children to write their own family song or anthem, create lyrics about their favorite things, or experiment with making up melodies. You might also discuss what makes your neighborhood or family special, helping children articulate what they value and appreciate about their own community, just like the Pawston dogs do.

Writing

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Season

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
1	1	Welcome to Pawston Tag and her new friend, Scooch, make their way across town to attend a party in a tree.
1	2	Ruff Day on the Job Mail dog Gerald is being chased and can't make his deliveries!
1	3	Dark Park Bark Lark Tag helps Scooch do his chores so they can go to the Barkapellas' concert.
1	4	The Fast and the Curious With dreams of becoming a Race Cadet, Tag asks Scooch to be her crew chief.
1	5	Old Dog, New Tricks Tag and Grandpaw team up to compete in the Barker Family Talent Show.
1	6	Snoozie-Hullabaloozi It's a special day for sleeping and snoozing in Pawston... but Tag's not tired!
1	7	Show Dog, Show Cheddar Biscuit can't stop picking up clowns on the way to Tag's car show.
1	8	Keys to Victory The not-yet Race Cadets face a second challenge: finding Sam Whippet's keys.
1	9	Pupcakes Scooch's pupcakes are amazing, and Tag is determined to sell them.
1	10	Stink or Swim Scooch and Tag try to clean up the beach, but Frank and Beans keep making it messier!
1	11	A Ball for All Dogs in Pawston give balls to each other on Ballentine's Day to show how much they care. But Tag and Scooch aren't prepared and need to find balls fast!
1	12	Ding Dong Day Paw brings Tag to the doorbell store for Take Your Kid to Work Day.
1	13	Grand Sam The third Race Cadet challenge is an obstacle course that takes teamwork to win.
1	14	Clucky Day Scooch is sad he's missing out on a special day, so Tag plans a big surprise.
1	15	Take Me Out to the Fetch Game The Pawston Get Sox are supposed to play ball... but where are the players?
1	16	Dog the Right Thing For the final Race Cadet challenge, the three teams must find scattered car parts, put them together at Pawston Pawtomotive and race to the finish!

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
2	1	Snow Dog Snow Sniffsmas in in the air! But when Sandra Paws crashes her sleigh, it's up to Tag and Scooch ― and a selfless act of kindness ― to save the holiday.
2	2	All Paws on Deck A thoughtful Tag tries to re-create the first time her parents met.
2	3	Bonestand and Deliver Tag rallies a crew to rebuild the Bonestand for Pawston's 100-year anniversary.
2	4	Catch Me If You Sam On Tag's first day as a Race Cadet, she breaks the rules to win ― then learns a big lesson.
2	5	Toy Driver Ma donates Tag's old toys to puppies in need.
2	6	Frank and Beans with Chili Beans feels left out when his stunt-dog cousin, Chili, comes to town and Frank seems to spend all of his time with him.
2	7	Little Hound on the Prairie Tag learns about her ancestors.
2	8	Chaser and Chewer Tag and Scooch play heroes while waiting for the next issue of their favorite comic book.
2	9	Recipe for Adventure Grandmaw and Tag gather ingredients for a famous family recipe.
2	10	Raiders of the Lost Bark Scooch and Tag go on a treasure hunt to find an ancient golden slipper.
2	11	Slow Dog Slow The Race Cadets pair up with senior dogs for a relaxing day that's anything but!
2	12	Board Silly Tag and friends turn the streets of Pawston into an interactive board game.
2	13	Sing for the Fences The dogs compete to write a new anthem for the town's anniversary bash.
2	14	Fast Frank's Fixit The Pawtomotive Garage gets some competition when a new shop opens up nearby.
2	15	Tail-kwondo The mysterious Master Wag invites Scooch to train at his secret cave.
2	16	Happy Birthday Pawston It's the day of Pawston's big party, but Tag still doesn't know if pop star Kelly Korgi is coming to perform. Can the pups fetch an answer in time?

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
3	1	Big Dog Job
3	2	The Case of the Slobbery
3	3	Tag Team
3	4	Cattitude Adjustment
3	5	Hocus Focus
3	6	Furricane
3	7	Mom for a Day
3	8	Kitty in the City
3	9	The Itch to Switch
3	10	Mismatched Socks
3	11	New Hat, New Tag!
3	12	Furry-Tail Ending
3	13	Bigpaw, Big Problem
3	14	Captain Scooch and Scally-Tag
3	15	The Pawston Chewbilee
3	16	Don't Go, Cat. Go!

Season #	Episode #	Episode Name
4	1	Tails in the Seats Sam Whippet needs to fill every seat in the Speedway so he can win his rematch.
4	2	Roadside Distraction Kelly Korgi hosts a contest to find the best roadside attraction.
4	3	Tough Cookies Sam Whippet challenges the race cadets to deliver his cookie boxes as fast as they can.
4	4	More Than Meets the Tie Muttfield the Magnificent disappears before Yip's birthday party.
4	5	Tail to the Chief Tag takes over running Pawston so Mayor Sniffington can take a day off.
4	6	Chaser and Chewer: Part Chew Flea and Thunder kidnap Scooch's stuffed chicken, Cluckles!
4	7	The Puppy Whisperer When Beans offers to babysit Yip, Tag has a hard time getting her baby brother back.
4	8	Doggy Book of World Records Tag and Scooch try to get into the "Doggy Book of World Records."
4	9	The Pawmazing Race Tag enters the Barkers to compete on their favorite TV game show, "The Pawmazing Race." She wants to win, but her family just wants to have fun.
4	10	Bridge to Meowbuquerque Tag must figure out a way across the river so her cat friends can celebrate Yarn Ball Day.
4	11	No Part Harmony The Barkapellas won't perform their concert without new ties.
4	12	Happy Pawtomotiversary Tag surprises her grandparents by recreating an old photo of their garage.
4	13	Winner, Winner, Lasagna Dinner Wind and Tag compete in lasagna challenges to become Sam's new crew chief.
4	14	Bites, Camera, Action Tag makes a movie to help Pawston win the chance to host the Dogcathalon.
4	15	Stay, Dog. Stay! Frank and Beans stay at the Barkers' house while Tag repairs their roof.
4	16	Whatever It Cakes Scooch needs help transporting a cake to Chew York City for his favorite cooking show.
4	17	Haturday Tag searches all over town for Lady Lydia's missing hat feathers.
4	18	Trick or Thief On Howl-oween, Tag investigates the case of the missing pup-clairs.
4	19	Meow-Lo-Ween Tag assembles a team of Howl-oween experts to put on a parade in Meowbuquerque.
4	20	The Trouble with Kibbles Maw recounts the day she saved the entire city of Pawston by flying a blimp.
4	21	Road to Kindness Frank enrolls in a kindness class so he can attend Roller Disco Night.
4	22	How Tag Got Her Tag The Barkers recount the story of how Tag got her race flag tag as a puppy.
4	23	Blankie Blaster Tag promises Spike she'll deliver his blankie before his space mission.
4	24	Chaser and Chewer: Part Flea Flea plans to do "bad guy" stuff all over town, but not if Chaser, Chewer — and Thunder — can stop him.
4	25	Sing for Your Pupper Wagnes auditions for Pupsy Cline's world tour.
4	26	Dogcathalon Tag must make sure Pawston looks ready to host the Dogcathalon. Crew captain Tag coaches her loved ones through the Sky, Boat and Speedway races.

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