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Although Cora has become too old to haul a sled with the other dogs, she proves that she can still help the family bring in the Christmas tree from the forest.

Imagining how his new puppy will become a fast and strong sled dog, young Jake becomes discouraged when he discovers that the puppy's training involves more work than Jake anticipated, but a helpful talk with his experienced grandfather soon offers Jake some much-needed encouragement. Jake's puppy Kamik is far from an obedient sled dog. Jake learns his grandfather is raising puppies just like Kamik to be obedient and resourceful sled dogs.