A recently separated couple take their shared dog on a holiday trip to cheer him up, but end up reconnecting romantically.

A contemporary comedy about ex-couple Russ and Anna, who discover that Merv - the dog they share custody of - has become depressed due to their breaking up. Attempting to lift Merv's spirits at Christmas, Russ takes him on a "boys' trip", leaving freezing Minnesota for a dog-friendly beach in sunny Florida. Anna unexpectedly shows up, rekindling romantic feelings.