Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog

A stressed-out father who believes his children don't appreciate him decides to teach them a lesson by pretending to be a dog. His plan backfires when his family embraces the idea and the father finds himself increasingly trapped in his canine persona, leading to comical and chaotic situations.

Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog was a generally lighthearted family comedy that offered some amusing moments but was largely overlooked by critics. It found a modest audience among families looking for a simple, silly film, though it was not considered a standout in its genre.

• Offers a few laughs through its premise of a father turning into a dog.
• Generally considered a silly and forgettable family comedy.
• The acting is earnest but struggles to elevate the predictable plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are scarce, but those available suggest it's a harmless, if unremarkable, children's movie with a few silly gags that might entertain very young viewers.

The film was one of several family-oriented comedies produced in the late 1980s attempting to capitalize on the success of films like 'Parenthood' and 'Home Alone', though it did not achieve the same level of recognition.