Mason Mahay, the actor who performs the voice of Oliver, was 8 at the time this episode was recorded. The voices of all the "kid" characters are performed by young actors - while the animals are all voiced by adults.
In the first story of episode 115, it becomes obvious that the kids staying inside and playing video games are the ones missing out on all the fun.
Episode 115 is the production team's favorite Dog episode! Witnessing Dog being given responsibility and taking that very seriously is a great example for the younger viewers.
We see the local grocery store throughout the series, starting with the very first story, "Applesauce." The design was inspired by country stores found in smaller towns throughout the New England region of the United States.
For "Doggie Day Camp", where Henry goes off to his summer camp for the day, the object is a donut, but the theme is all about overcoming anxiety, especially separation anxiety.