Ben is a young boy who`s afraid of many things, including dogs, thunderstorms, new places, and strangers. When his parents announce that they are sending him to stay with his Aunt Rose while they are on vacation, Ben gets very nervous. Luckily, Ben quickly feels comfortable with Aunt Rose and he finds himself enjoying his time with her. However, when Aunt Rose gives him a surprise birthday present, he is horrified to discover that she has bought him a huge Labrador Retriever. Will Ben`s fear of dogs ruin the rest of his visit with Aunt Rose? Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.