Business is booming at the Pooch Parlour, so Mrs Fudge hires a cool new assistant who is an instant favourite with all the dogs. Pippa Peppercorn isn't so sure, however - there's something strange about the new girl. Meanwhile, a string of unsolved burglaries and a mysterious spotty dog are causing havoc around town . . . will Pippa and Dash the talking dachshund save the day?Anna Wilson is both a cat- and dog-type person. She lives in Bradford-on-Avon with her husband, two children, two cats, some chickens and a dog. She is the author of PUPPY LOVE, PUP IDOL, PUPPY POWER, PUPPY PARTY, KITTEN KABOODLE, KITTEN SMITTEN, KITTEN CUPID and MONKEY BUSINESS - all for Macmillan Children's Books.