Sam the Tail-up Dog is about an 8.5x8.5 color children's book with 22 illustrations and 46 pages. It explores the idea of responsible pet adoption, and the need for training in pets to help them in their relationships with others and to keep them safe.

This is a story about pet adoption, compassion, obedience, and responsibility.

Sam the Tail up Dog is about a freewheeling stray that wanders into the neighborhood leaving a wake of destruction in his path. An unwitting couple adopts him, and soon discovers how much trouble he is. Will they be able to curb his rambunctious behavior before he gets into big trouble?