In the grip of a mid-life crisis, Roland meets the eternal optimist Samantha and her life-loving group of dog-parkers. As Roland begrudgingly keeps returning to the park, he realises he might need a community to belong to.
With his wife overseas for work, Roland is left to take care of the dog he never wanted and soon finds himself adopted by an eclectic pack of dog-tragics.
Roland tries to guide his daughter Mia through a breakup while facing his own crumbling relationship, and he gets roped into celebrating Farty Marty's 12th Birthday.
Roland and Emma finally confront their future and Roland contemplates a new life as a man living alone with his dog.
Roland decides to give Beattie away. When Spike goes missing, Roland is roped in to search and he witnesses the kindness of the dog park community.
When Penny announces Farty Marty has to be put down, Roland and the Divas do their best to make his last day a special one.
It's the day of Samantha and Steve's wedding. Roland is thrilled to have Mia home again but distracted by his growing feelings for Samantha.