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13 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
19 mins
Tilly the Border Collie joined Shirley and Brian when their adult children moved away and had their own kids. But this dog's herding instincts has her nipping at their grandchildren and barking uncontrollably. The dog's issues trigger constant bickering between Shirley and Brian and put pressure on a stale marriage. Can they do the work needed to get Tilly and their relationship back on track?
Episode 2
19 mins
Little Easton is only 3, but he knows daddy's bad words. That's because his dad Chris is very harsh with their little dog Arnold, a pet he never wanted. Wife Janine got Arnold as a way to cope with her grief when her mother died. Every time Chris kicks or hits Arnold, Janine suffers and little Easton picks up very bad habits. Can training Arnold heal the anger and grief in this family?
Episode 3
20 mins
Miranda has had enough of her boyfriend Chris' harsh approach to disciplining her dog, Bear. Chris thinks he's right and accuses her of being too soft. Constant bickering and threats to leave has this puppy confused and caught in the crossfire. When Brad challenges the couple to find a middle ground, Miranda is forced to make a tough decision. Will she do the right thing?
Episode 4
18 mins
Controller Natalie's old dog Bailey is the perfect pet, loveable and obedient. But Hannah, the rescue she adopted with boyfriend Corey, is skittish, barks fearfully, and pees in the house. Corey loves the puppy and defends her bad habits, but Natalie's inability to control Hannah or Corey has her at wits end. Can these two find balance with the dog, and in their damaging personal dynamic?
Episode 5
19 mins
Ian suffered a nearly fatal aortic aneurysm a year ago, leaving his wife Anna and their 6 children fearing for his life. Ian's aneurysm is now back and is inoperable. His final wish is to get his dog trained to relieve the burden on Anna, and to be able to walk with Zeus one last time in the mountains.
Episode 6
19 mins
Claire and her mother Jacqueline are housemates, along with Jacqueline's three yappy, defecating dogs and one foster dog Serge. The noise level is through the roof, but worse than that is the pee and poop stains littered throughout the house. When Brad enters this home he discovers a mother-daughter relationship on the verge of collapse and living conditions that would turn anyone's stomach.
Episode 7
20 mins
When Trish adopted Hannah, this marathoner was hoping for a training partner. Instead, she wound up with a rabbit-chasing leash-puller that trashes her things and runs away at every opportunity. Trish fears Hannah may not be the dog for her household but will do anything to avoid breaking her 7 year old daughter's heart. Can Brad help Trish come to terms with what may be another breakup?
Episode 8
19 mins
Sarah is scared that she's lost her husband Lee to their two bratty dogs, Tizzy and Squiggy. He coddles them, confides in them, and spends all his spare time with them. Jealous and resentful, anything Sarah says against his beloved pets only pushes him further away. Can Brad help Sarah train these furry home wreckers to bring Lee back or is this little love affair stronger than their marriage?
Episode 9
19 mins
A couple with new baby and two out-of-control Springer Spaniels can't cope with all the pressures. The wife doesn't want to lose her dogs or her husband. Can Brad teach them how to lighten the load?
Episode 10
Kimberly and Alistair are newlyweds who have just moved overseas, have a brand new baby, a new house and two very naughty Springer Spaniels! Kimberly and Alistair are fighting daily and with the pressures of new parenthood, the stress is taking its toll. Can this young couple work together to gain control to keep their family together?
Episode 11
19 mins
Karen and Tyson are young and in love. They want to move in together, but can't because their dogs are viciously aggressive toward one another. Tyson's puppy is cute now, but this Rottie is learning bad habits from her big brother. Can these lovebirds bring their beloved pets together for the sake of their burning flame?
Episode 12
19 mins
Steph regrets the day she got a second Coon Hound against her husband's wishes. It's four years after the fact and he still holds it against her! Anything the dog does wrong is her fault, and there's a long list. Desperate to win her husband's forgiveness, Steph turns to Brad to help fix these two howling hounds. Brad quickly discovers that the couple's issues run much deeper than the dogs.
Episode 13
19 mins
Connie and her daughter moved across the country and haven't made friends. Their dog Ozzy barks maniacally and messes on the carpets when company comes by. Teenager Sierra says her mom shows more love to the dog than to her, and she's had it with the isolation because of his behavior. It's time for this family to re-start their lives, make some friends, and stop letting this dog run the show.