Murphy, a strong and confident Leonberger pup, is training at Puppy Academy to earn his Surf Rescue Badge. However, his self-assurance is shaken when Rodrigo, a diminutive yet talented Mexican Hairless pup, turns out to be a natural in the water. Murphy struggles with jealousy and pride, eventually realizing that being a hero in the academy is about more than being the biggest or strongest—it's about courage, humility, and teamwork.