John and Jen are journalists who are a newly married couple. Marley is the adopted puppy that no one wants, a high-strung lab who is virtually untrainable. Marley shreds cushions, destroys floors and walls and most everything in between. Instead of taking him to the pound, they love their dog and he faithfully loves them in return. John and Jen eventually have three children and Jen gives up her career to be a mom. John's career continues to advance...

Cassie gets to bring home the chicks her class hatched at school, but when Cassie leaves Marley alone with the chicks and the latch opens, the chicks escape and Marley must try and return all the chicks to their cage before mom and Cassie get back.

Cassie and Daddy take Marley along when they go to a baseball game. Marley decides that playing in the game would be more fun than just watching.

Marley the dog is often in trouble, but during the first snow of the season he amazes his family with his good behavior.

"Marley is always getting into trouble. But when trouble comes to his friends, it's up to the frisky dog to save the day!"--back cover.

Marley, a playful labrador retriever puppy, is loved by his family even though he eats buttons and pillows and drools on everything.

The author presents a tender story of his family's love for their yellow Labrador retriever, Marley, chronicling how he grew from a mischievous puppy into a nearly impossible adult that no amount of obedience school training could correct.

When a pair of kittens joins the family, an exuberant Marley enjoys teaching his new friends all about life at the house, from where to wait for Cassie to where not to sniff, until a thunderstorm reveals helpful lessons that the kittens can teach.

Marley learns that raising a false alarm means that, when there is real trouble, his owners might not believe him.

Marley is back for more tail-wagging fun, and this time he speaks! That's right, the world's worst dog has a frisky voice and an attitude to match. Join Marley for his mischievous puppy years as he and his summer pal, Bodie Grogan, wreak havoc on a neighborhood dog contest. Marley outwits dobermans, shepherds, and collies, while stealing hearts in his own unique and lovable way. Fetch big laughs for the whole family!