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- StarsJo-Rosie HaffendenNando BrownTracy-Ann ObermanTwo of the UK's leading dog trainers help to find a compatible canine companion for people with various disabilities.
- StarsPaul O'GradyShaun OppermanWilliam RoacheComedian Paul O'Grady follows the work of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, meeting some of the dogs there and the people who look after them.
- StarsAlex WarnerExtraordinary Dogs explores the wonderful and often astonishing nature of man's best friend. In this 13 part series we uncover an encyclopaedia of amazing, compelling and fantastic dog stories worldwide - from heroic rescue dogs to pet pooches, incredible assistance canines to frontline police dogs. The series will also look at the fascinating science behind the dog and ultimately finds out what makes our canine friends so special.
- StarsKevin DraineKaren HalliganAndrea ArdenGet to know all about individual dog breeds by their background, health, features, and more.
- StarsChuck ThompsonSherry WoodardJohn GarciaDogTown documents the work of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, where trainers and vets rescue and rehabilitate dogs no one else wants. Follow the stories of dogs and the people who love them enough to give them a second chance at life.
- StarsJon KalinaJohn RalstonAndrew BurrHeart warming stories of dogs around the world doing what they were bred to do, and touching lives in the process. The jobs include everything from acting, herding sheep, providing mental and physical therapy, working with fire and police departments, the list goes on. It's a nice, simple show with a simple premise but it's heartwarming and family-friendly.
- TV SeriesStarsJacqueline PinolJonny BluWhat begins as an exploration into the over-population of homeless dogs in the United States, becomes a deep dive into the expansive and disturbing problems regarding the treatment of "man's best friend". Inspired by their first dog adoption, a couple embarks on a cross country journey to expose the rampant neglect of dogs, and the profit culture that supports it, while discovering the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to improve the canine condition and change human lives. This documentary series focuses on the people they meet who are taking action to improve the Canine Condition in this country. In each episode, the viewer will come to understand the difficult process from rescue to redemption, but will be left feeling hopeful, inspired and empowered.
- StarsMartin ClunesDocumentary exploring why dogs and men become so attached, and which features have evolved from the wolf to domestic dogs that provide this special connection, and some amazing examples.***********************************************************
- StarsDerek MoranDocumentary series of a dog's-eye view of life.
- DirectorKeith HaskelWith many breeds and countless variations, canines are one of the most diverse species on Earth. From ears to tails, coats to paws, every part of their bodies is uniquely structured to serve a purpose. How Dogs Got Their Shapes shines a light on a variety of canine shapes to explain how each aspect plays a pivotal role in the evolution, history, and behavior of distinct dog breeds.**
- DirectorLaurie AndersonStarsLaurie AndersonArchieJason BergMultimedia artist Laurie Anderson reflects on her relationship with her beloved terrier Lolabelle.
- DirectorMatt BarrettStarsGregory BernsJustin GreggBrian HareHow animals use their senses. Included: the differences between wolves and dogs in how they interpret visual information and smells, as well as why they differ; and the ways in which animal brains process information provided by the sensescomparing dog and wolf minds.
- StarsVictoria StilwellVictoria travels to Maine to explore State Farm's arson dog training program, a school that teaches dogs and handlers to sniff out accelerants at fire scenes. During the month-long program, Victoria learns about the fire investigators that are making a life-long commitment to K9 handling, the instructors at the school, and how to handle a high drive dog at a fire scene.
- DirectorRob FarquharStarsLouis TherouxCornelius AustinLeslie CorayaLouis Theroux delves into the issues surrounding Los Angeles' stray dog population.
- StarsKate HumbleRuth GoodmanSteve LeonardThis mini-series celebrates man's best friend in all its spectacularly different and unlikely forms, taking a snapshot of the dog population of a typical English village - Brightwell in Oxfordshire. Presenters Kate Humble and Steve Leonard, together with leading experts such as historian Ruth Goodman, test the village dogs, explore the variety within a single species and unearth the fascinating stories behind some of the most iconic breeds in the world.**
- StarsEmily BlackwellMark EvansExperts Mark Evans and Emily Blackwell study the way dogs adapt to the urban lifestyle and try to solve the problems caused by it to our canine companions.
- DirectorBarny RevillStarsMartin ClunesSpecial uncovers how the true success of the canine species is our mutually beneficial relationship.***********************************************************
- DirectorMel CrawfordStarsDane AndrewRascal the World's Ugliest DogJane HorrocksThe World's Ugliest Dog Contest (TM) was founded with the aim of promoting rescue dogs, raising awareness of animal welfare and celebrating unconventional beauty, it brings together the planet's most aesthetically challenged canines, all vying to be crowned 'The World's Ugliest Dog' and become an overnight, global sensation. Incredibly, throughout the contest's illustrious history, there has never been a British entrant. Never have those dogs with their own unique sense of beauty had an ambassador on the world stage, someone they can support, idolise...that is, until now. This year Mugly, 'Britain's Ugliest Dog', crossed the Atlantic in a bid to prove himself best in show and become the first British male solo artist in some time to break America.
- DirectorJohn T. BeckDon R. LewisStarsDane AndrewRascal the World's Ugliest DogJane RussellThe camera is cast on the competitors in the annual "Worlds Ugliest Dog Contest" which takes place each summer in Petaluma, CA.
- StarsLance LewmanNova examines the special relationship that exists between human beings and dogs.********************
- DirectorDan ChildStarsSteven MackintoshKubinyi EnikoBrian Hare
- DirectorPierre de LespinoisStarsRick GroatAustin James WolffWhile its fearsome ancestor, the wolf, was created by natural selection-it is man that created the dog. This film explores the greatest inter-species friendship on Earth over the course of 40,000 years. Working closely with scientists, we deconstruct the genetic history of your favorite companion and explore how man has consistently re-engineered the dog to adapt to a changing world. An amazing story of how we have taken qualities we cherish from the wolf-loyalty, territory, protection and family-and bred them into a sweet, compliant animal that we call the dog.Wolves and humans forging a bond 32,000 years ago.
History of humans and wolves and dogs. Changes from wolf to dog, and how humans are integral to the change.
Nice scenery.
Many historic photos and videos of dogs and humans.
sheep herders in New Zealand
Italian water rescue dogs
airport dogs that clear fields of birds that cause plane accidents.
herding goats, Great Pyrenees.
herding cows
truffle hunters.
much more. - DirectorPeter SchnallStarsNeil Patrick HarrisFollows a handful of people as they journey through the heartwarming and often challenging process of receiving their service dogs from Canine Assistants in Georgia.Dogs at a leading service dog organization. Jennifer Arnold, founder of Canine Assistants. Dogs and their bond with people with disabilities.