Arthur's Pet Business

Arthur's Pet Business is Episode 5A in Season 1, and Episode 9 overall. It aired on October 7, 1996 along with D.W., the copycat.

Plot
Arthur wants a dog very bad, but isn't sure how to ask for one. He tells D.W. not to say anything to his parents, but she does anyway. Arthur's parents decide that he can have one if he proves he is responsible enough. At first, he isn't sure how, but he finally has the idea to open a pet business. His first customer is Perky, Mrs. Wood's dog, which the mailman calls, Jaws. Soon, Arthur has many customers and no more room for any more pets. His business was getting in the way of his family's daily life. When it is time for Perky to go home with Mrs. Woods, Arthur can't find her. When Mrs. Woods arrived she was upset upon hearing that Perky was missing. Arthur finally found her, and she had puppies. Arthur was awarded for watching her with one of her puppies and Ten Dollars.