THE BUDDY SYSTEM

Nardi towed his boy Jack to shore on a paddleboard. Nardi was only shown how to do this once and learned instantly that it was his job to keep Jack safe.

Patty Dobbs Gross introduces three-month-old Mia to her boy.

Volunteer Puppy Raiser Nancy Goldberg took Buddy everywhere to help socialize him in public. Buddy on a shopping trip to PetSmart!

Gabe and North Star Cricket meet for the first time.

Exec Producer Bill Harris films puppies at North Star Dogs.

For their "mitzvah" (community service) project both Ryan and Justin Goldberg helped train North Star Service dogs. The family has now puppy raised nine dogs.

Nardi stands watch over his boy, Jack.

Nancy Goldberg socializes a young Buddy on daily walks with her two dogs.

North Star dogs at play.