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13 Episodes 2007 - 2008
Episode 1
19 mins
Bosco is a black shepherd so out of control and angry that his owners can't take him out of their yard, even to the vet. He lives in a house with two adults, two teenagers, two cats and three other dogs and it's total chaos. Mom Lisa constantly yells and swears at Bosco, claiming he's a lost cause and Dad, Jerry solves the problem by working more and being at home less. The kids say this dog is driving away their friends and tearing apart the family. Can Brad bring peace to this menagerie of pets and people or will Lisa's self-defeating attitude lead to failure?
Episode 2
19 mins
It's been a year since Darcy and Brian lost their beloved Rottweiler, Echo to cancer and the pain is as raw as the day he died. They prematurely adopted shelter dog Shani to fill the void, but Shani is a far cry from the companion they had in Echo. Inside the house she's a docile, loving dog, but on walks she's extremely aggressive and will attack any dogs they encounter. They constantly compare Shani to what they've lost and have resigned themselves to being confined to the house until she dies. Can Brad liberate this family from their self-imposed prison and help them put their grief in the past?
Episode 3
19 mins
In just four years Rob and Brandi have gone from blissful newlyweds to bickering roommates. They blame the household tension and a stalled sex life on their two yappy Shitsu's Ewok and Gizmo. It certainly doesn't help that they insist on sleeping with the dogs wedged between them. But what happens when Brad removes these canine mood wreckers from the home? Will Rob and Brandi be able to face what's really at the root of their problems?
Episode 4
19 mins
Elaine was desperately lonely and all she wanted was her husband Earl's attention. Enter Rags and Pugsly - two adorable Shiatsu crosses burdened with the responsibility of bringing the couple closer together. When Earl proves disinterested and the dogs' bad behavior creates more stress between them, Elaine turns to Brad for help. But her plan backfires again when Brad's methods challenge Earl to a point of no return. To ease her pain, Brad takes Elaine and her pups on a path to personal empowerment. Question is will Elaine's newfound confidence be enough to win Earl back or will it push him even further away?
Episode 5
19 mins
Sandy and Dennis are at odds over their two year old Malamute, Atlas. Dennis loves the big dog's rebellious attitude and considers him just an overgrown, playful puppy. Sandy thinks the dog is a liability because he jumps on people and manhandles her. The dog's size and attitude intimidates her and she says she's reached her limit. Brad's tasks give Sandy the ultimate challenge of fixing her family once and for all. But when push comes to shove, which puppy parent will ultimately come out the champ?
Episode 6
19 mins
Emma and Madison are yappy, aggressive pug-cross dogs living on a busy street with their owners Krista and Eric. Emma is Queen Bee in this house, ruling with an iron paw. She has ferocious battles with Madison and even turns on her human mom. While Eric has long tried to discipline their pets, Krista in turn coddles them and treats them as her children leading to a complete lack of control and total confusion by the dogs. What will happen if this lack of training, control and discipline leads to the dogs bolting outside? And if a dog was hit by a car, would their relationship even survive the fallout?
Episode 7
19 mins
Catherine and Allen are the picture perfect example of "he said, she said". While they both work for an airline, she's a pilot and often away in other cities and he's at home being miserable. Projects around the house are half started and their two huge dogs RB and Caesar are loud, and impossible to handle because Allen refuses to do the work. When Brad enters this household, he gets the paint and fur flying and kicks these "half-asses" into gear. Until progress takes off, these two are grounded!
Episode 8
There is such a thing as loving your dog to death - which is the "death" of your marriage. Lisa got Ozzy, a Miniature Pinscher when she was pregnant...an experience that bonded these two for life but too bad, so sad for husband, Wade. He has been stripped of his position, King of his Castle to Basement Dweller. Ozzy, a.k.a. Queen Tut, now holds that role. She sleeps beside Lisa and barks at Wade if he tries to come to bed with his wife. Can Brad dethrone this beast and get it to it's rightful place in the kingdom?
Episode 9
20 mins
Melissa and Ahmed are newlyweds with three dogs. Nala, Archie and little Sadie, a Boston Terrier are basically this couple's kids, and each one has a distinct personality. But the clear ruler of the household is Sadie who has a multitude of dog beds, a wealth of toys and a wardrobe that would be the envy of any human child. Melissa says Sadie is fragile and delicate due to a heart murmur and a condition called reverse sneezing. But when Brad arrives, sassy Sadie will be dethroned and it's a battle of rules against manipulation. Can Brad get Ahmed on board to help Melissa truly overcome her fears of Sadie's imaginary health problems?
Episode 10
19 mins
Newlyweds Mike and Lilah are on separate pages when it comes to training their two snarly dogs Belle and Chili. Mike believes that treats are the way to go, but Lilah knows there is a better way. When Brad steps in to show them his way, he and Lilah wind up butting heads. Can Brad and Lilah put their clashing personalities aside long enough to train these unruly hounds and convince Mike to put away the treats for good?
Episode 11
19 mins
Amanda initially got Buster, a large rambunctious Samoyed, to feel safer after an abusive relationship. But Buster turned out to be more of a handful then she expected. This mauling mutt forced friends and potential companions to run for the hills. To get her out of her single state, Brad challenges Amanda to redefine friendship and to open her heart. But can she put aside her apprehension to meet the man of hers and Buster's dream?
Episode 12
19 mins
Andee and Jim have a busy house with a newborn, a toddler, two older children and two dogs. Ella is a Bishon Schnoodle which barks uncontrollably. Dugan is a 13 year old Cock-a-Poo which is aggressive around food. Jim and Andee are terrified the kids will be hurt so they've gated the dogs to keep them away from the family. Andee is upset when Jim disciplines the dogs, because it brings back memories of her own mom abusing her childhood pet. But can her soft touch bring about change? Or will they remain a family divided?
Episode 13
19 mins
Jamie is a single mom of three terrific kids, 14-year-old Jake, 11-year-old Hanna and the baby of the family, five-year-old Olivia. Their dog Everest was a shelter pup, brought into the family for companionship. But as Everest grew, he became increasingly aggressive and even bit the two young girls, leaving Jamie anxious about the nature of her dog and the safety of her kids, especially when her eldest, Jake is babysitting his sisters. In a final attempt to help Everest, Jamie has called Brad. But can Everest's problems be fixed or are they more deeply embedded? And what is the right pet for this family after all?