Teacher's Pet is a 2004 American animated musical comedy film directed by Timothy Bjorklund and based on the 2000 television series of the same name created by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner, who wrote the script. It was released by Walt Disney Pictures on January 16, 2004. The film is dedicated to Baseman's dog, Hubcap, who died during production, and ends the show's central storyline.