The Chicken Squad - Tully's Troublesome Trainee (S1E17)
Captain Tully tries to find a stray pup a new home, but this recruit would rather play!
| Air Date | 2021-07-16 |
|---|---|
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Kids, Family |
| TV Rating | TV-Y |
| Network(s) | Disney Junior |
Storyline
Captain Tully discovers a stray puppy and takes on the responsibility of finding the young dog a proper home. The Chicken Squad becomes involved as Tully attempts to train the energetic pup and prepare him for adoption. However, the puppy has other ideas about what training should involve, preferring playtime and fun over following commands and learning discipline.
The episode follows the Squad's efforts to help Tully manage the playful recruit while searching for the right family to take him in. The puppy's boundless energy and enthusiasm for games create challenges for the well-meaning Captain, who must balance the pup's need for fun with the structure required to make him ready for a new home. The story explores themes of responsibility, patience, and understanding that different individuals learn and grow in different ways.
What kids learn
Children learn about the importance of patience and flexibility when working with others who have different needs and learning styles. Tully's experience with the playful puppy demonstrates that effective teaching sometimes means adapting your approach rather than insisting everyone follow the same rigid path. Young viewers see that play and structure can both have value, and that finding balance between fun and responsibility is part of growing up.
The episode also teaches kids about compassion for animals and the responsibility involved in caring for pets. Through the Squad's efforts to help the stray puppy, children learn that finding homes for animals requires preparation, training, and making sure both the pet and the family are ready for each other. The story reinforces that helping others sometimes means meeting them where they are rather than where we expect them to be.
Additionally, the episode models problem-solving and teamwork as the Squad works together to manage the energetic recruit and support Captain Tully's mission to help the puppy find a loving home.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is this episode appropriate for preschoolers who want a pet? | Yes, the episode is well-suited for young children and presents pet ownership in an age-appropriate way. It shows both the joys and responsibilities of caring for animals without being preachy. The playful puppy's energy is relatable for kids, while the need to find him a proper home introduces the concept that pets require commitment and preparation. |
| Does the episode show that playing is bad or that the puppy should only follow rules? | No, the episode balances both perspectives. While Tully initially focuses on training and structure, the story acknowledges that play is a natural and important part of a puppy's development. The message is about finding balance rather than eliminating fun, teaching children that both discipline and play have their place in learning and growing. |
| What does my child learn about helping stray animals? | Children learn that helping stray animals involves more than just good intentions. The episode shows that finding a pet a home requires preparation, training, and ensuring the animal is ready for adoption. It models compassion and responsibility, demonstrating that helping animals means thinking about their long-term needs and finding the right match with a family. |
| Does the puppy find a home by the end of the episode? | The episode focuses on the journey of preparing the puppy and working through the challenges of his playful nature. The resolution emphasizes the lessons learned about patience, flexibility, and understanding different needs. The specific outcome regarding the puppy's placement serves the story's themes about responsibility and adaptation rather than being the primary focus. |
| Will this episode make my child beg for a puppy? | The episode might spark interest in pets, but it also presents the responsibilities involved in caring for animals. Rather than just showing the cute, fun aspects of puppies, it demonstrates that pets require training, patience, and commitment. This provides an opportunity to discuss what pet ownership really involves if your child expresses interest afterward. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | The squad must learn to work together to rescue a stranded pooch. |
| 1 | 2 | The squad gets a little carried away while upgrading headquarters! |
| 1 | 3 | Little Boo gets overconfident during Captain Tully's training activities |
| 1 | 4 | Sweetie's enthusiasm over Dr. Dirt's work causes problems in the lab. |
| 1 | 5 | When the toys of dogs from the neighborhood start to disappear, Captain Tully is suspect #1! |
| 1 | 6 | To help the squad win a Critterball Tournament, Coop relies on a pair of super shoes. |
| 1 | 7 | The squad is enlisted to save Frazz and Riley's housewarming party. |
| 1 | 8 | When the squad's car gets souped up to go extra fast, speedy Boo feels like he doesn't have a place on the team. |
| 1 | 9 | For Mother's Day, the Chicken Squad watches their younger siblings to give their mom the day off. |
| 1 | 10 | Coop gets a taste of his own medicine when he wants to be Captain Tully's shadow. |
| 1 | 11 | The Chicken Squad helps a squirrel who’s new to the neighborhood, but then his requests become too much for them to handle. |
| 1 | 12 | The chickens get impatient during their first stakeout. |
| 1 | 13 | Though Coop isn't feeling well, he insists on helping to solve a case instead of resting at home. |
| 1 | 14 | The Chicken Squad must find Tully's special dress uniform before the town parade. |
| 1 | 15 | Boo's emotions get the best of him when he loses his favorite stuffed animal. |
| 1 | 16 | When Coop plans to use an old smartphone as a new tool, Tully thinks her old school methods are best. |
| 1 | 17 | Captain Tully tries to find a stray pup a new home, but this recruit would rather play! |
| 1 | 18 | Sweetie goes undercover to stop a heist! |
| 1 | 19 | The squad tries to help a lost lizard reunite with his family. |
| 1 | 20 | Coop tries to imitate the style of his favorite fictional detective but ends up blowing the case. |
| 1 | 21 | The Squad needs to find a honey bee who disappeared from her colony. |
| 1 | 22 | When a mute beaver needs the Chicken Squad’s help, Little Boo struggles to embrace a new way of communicating. |
| 1 | 23 | A rat is questioned when the supplies for Capt. Tully's surprise party go missing. |
| 1 | 24 | When a mysterious spacecraft lands in the yard, Sweetie finds the courage to approach it. |
| 1 | 25 | Dinah and Captain Tully take the Squad on a camping trip to work on their outdoor skills. |
| 1 | 26 | The Chicken Squad helps their friend Hogdog, a pig, train for the town’s annual dog show. |
| 1 | 27 | The squad's quirky cousin hinders an investigation. |
| 1 | 28 | The squad saves a friend. |
| 1 | 29 | Dr. Dirt shares her dream of being a science show host. |
| 1 | 30 | A game of Capture the Flag. |
| 1 | 31 | Sweetie and Little Boo both want to dress as a T-Rex for Halloween, so Coop referees a contest to decide who is the winner. |
| 1 | 32 | The squad helps their friends track down a candy-stealing ghost on Halloween night. |
| 1 | 33 | Captain Tully puts up a treasure hunt for the Chicken Squad to test their searching skills. |
| 1 | 34 | Monty has lost his dancing outfit, and would not perform on the show without it. |
| 1 | 35 | The Squad digs up a mysterious bone. |
| 1 | 36 | Gizmo shows the Squad her new robot. |
| 1 | 37 | Endicott's paintings get all the attention at his art show. |
| 1 | 38 | Coop worries that he's not good enough. |
| 1 | 39 | The squad tries to create holiday decorations. |
| 1 | 40 | The squad attempts to track down missing bird food. |
| 1 | 41 | The Squad tries to convince Maisie that she doesn’t have to lie to get their help. |
| 1 | 42 | When the Squad helps Dinah with her backyard hair salon, things quickly get out of hand. |
| 1 | 43 | Snick and Wheeze discover that someone took something from them, so they go to the Squad for help. |
| 1 | 44 | The Squad helps Captain Tully track down an elusive prankster. |
| 1 | 45 | Little Boo loves the new cape he made for himself until Snick and Wheeze make fun of it. |
| 1 | 46 | When Coop's glasses go missing, he needs to find them without relying on his eyesight. |
| 1 | 47 | Scout gets muddy, and his chicken buddies try to bathe him, but he is hydrophobic. |
| 1 | 48 | The Chicken Squad splits up to help Frazz and Queen Bae. |
| 1 | 49 | After teaching the Chicken Squad how to do some detective work, Captain Tully mysteriously disappears. |
| 1 | 50 | The Chicken Squad befriend a porcupine who is shy because her quills might hurt someone or cause trouble. |
| 1 | 51 | Because the Chicken Squad hasn't had a mission for quite a while, Coop is bored, thus Sweetie and Boo opt to make one up by secretly hiding Pinky for him to find. |
| 1 | 52 | Snick and Wheeze have two kid cousins who see them as role models. |
| 1 | 53 | After being saved by the Fire Chickens from some elevator trouble, the Chicken Squad opts to reward their rescuers somehow. |
| 1 | 54 | Upon learning who owns the mobile phone Coop found in a dumpster months ago, the Chicken Squad goes to return it. |
| 1 | 55 | Captain Tully arranges a field day for the squad and their friends, but some of the equipment mysteriously gets damaged. |
| 1 | 56 | The squad tries to help Frazz get over his fear of storms. |
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