Puppy Love

The story unfolds in contemporary times, featuring social media dating and work-from-home life. It references a COVID quarantine that shapes Max's anxiety and responses to new relationships. The plot relies on current urban life details, making it feel familiar to audiences of the era.

Set in Seattle, Washington, the city provides a dog-friendly urban backdrop for Max and Nicole's romance, with scenes in parks, apartments, and a road trip toward the University of Washington. The film uses city life and modern dating as catalysts for connection. The Pacific Northwest setting contributes to a moody, intimate tone as the couple navigates personal growth and co-parenting their dogs.

🐾 Opposites

Max, an introvert with social anxiety and OCD tendencies, and Nicole, a spontaneous, career-driven woman with commitment concerns, collide in a romance built on their differences. Chloe and Channing serve as social catalysts, pushing them to interact and cooperate. Through shared dog care and gradual trust, they learn to balance personality gaps and grow together.

🧠 Anxiety

The film centers on how anxiety and past traumas shape relationships. Max’s routine, therapy, and quarantine experiences help him reconnect with the world, while Nicole’s fears about settling down are challenged by her evolving bond with him and their dogs. The story uses humor and tenderness to show healing through companionship and trust.

🐶 Dogs & Bonds

Dogs act as social lubricants that bring the leads together, turning co-parenting into a shared project. The animals reflect the humans' emotional states and progress, guiding moments of vulnerability and joy. The canine dynamic drives the plot forward and helps the couple open up to deeper feelings.