All Seasons

Season 1

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • October 23, 2017
    • Channel 5

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • Channel 5

  • S02E03 Puppy Growth

    • January 6, 2018
    • Channel 5

    Documentary charting the first few months of a dog's life, following different breeds as they take the first steps on their own unique developmental journey. Dalmatians Daphne and Digby start to develop the spots that will mark them out for life, and take their first stumbling steps in the great outdoors. Ruby the toy poodle's huge personality belies her diminutive frame, while abandoned Jack Russell pup Boomer's shattered confidence will need to be rebuilt by the love of a foster home.

  • S02E04 Puppy Love

    • January 13, 2018
    • Channel 5

    How early experiences affect a dog's emotional development.

  • S02E05 Puppy Communication

    • January 20, 2018
    • Channel 5

    While barking might seem like the most obvious way dogs can `speak', canines communicate far more frequently with their ears, eyes, tail and snout, in accordance with a strict code of behaviour. Here, future show-dog Ace - a five-week-old corgi - demonstrates an impressive array of yelps, growls, leaps and squeaks, and pointer Molly begins elementary training with her owner, but struggles to grasp whether human gestures and commands are being addressed to her.

  • S02E06 Puppy Super Senses

    • January 27, 2018
    • Channel 5

    The development of puppies' senses. The dalmatian litter has reached six weeks old. As a breed they are susceptible to deafness, so they are taken for to the vet for a crucial hearing test. A new litter of golden doodles reveal how puppy eyesight develops week by week, cameras track the progress of a springer spaniel as he begins training to become a mountain search-and-rescue dog, and the labrador puppies reach six weeks old - time to find out if they have the senses and skills to pass their guide dog test.

  • S02E07 Puppy Smart

    • February 3, 2018
    • Channel 5

    The canine development documentary continues by exploring how puppies use their key senses - smell, touch, sight and hearing - to absorb information about their new surroundings, and crucially, make a start on broadening their horizons. Six-week-old golden retriever Dakin demonstrates how his ever-developing brain helps improve his stature and coordination, and a litter of bull mastiff pups are left baffled by a mirror. A cocker spaniel destined to become a working dog illustrates how selective breeding can encourage desirable abilities, and a corgi with a big future as a show-dog must first overcome a few crucial hurdles.

  • S02E08 Puppy Fun

    • February 10, 2018
    • Channel 5

    This time, the focus falls on how fun, engaging activities help young canines to improve their ability to learn - and their general state of happiness. The programme also reveals how the domestic dog has evolved in a unique manner that allows it to find enjoyment in helping human companions to complete difficult tasks. Last in the series.

  • S02E09 Terrible Twos Part 1

    • August 20, 2017
    • Channel 5

    Dalmatian-cross Suki has developed an independent streak.

  • S02E10 Terrible Twos Part 2

    • August 20, 2017
    • Channel 5

    Troubled Rory tries to make things work with a new owner.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Episode 1

    • June 16, 2018
    • Channel 5

  • S03E02 Episode 2

    • June 23, 2018
    • Channel 5

    A pack of hairless xoloitzcuintli are going crazy indoors.

  • S03E03 Episode 3

    • June 30, 2018
    • Channel 5

    Vizsla pup Gilbert needs hydrotherapy for a leg problem.

  • S03E04 Episode 4

    • July 22, 2018
    • Channel 5

    Only pup Simon now has a whole new doggy family.

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