Puppy School
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Wednesdays, July 5-26, at 9 PM
Thursdays, July 6-27, at 9 PM
Mondays, July 10-31, at 9 PM
Can a group of puppies be trained to improve their owners’ lives? Run by three of the leading dog experts in the UK, — Oli Juste, Katie Patmore, and Hannah Molloy — the program helps families navigate puppy parenthood, documenting the training of puppies and their owners.
Set against the spectacular backdrop of Chatsworth House, one of Britain’s most incredible stately homes, each episode introduces viewers to three puppies and their new owners. These new puppy parents are all hoping their new furry family member will help them with a personal issue, such as anxiety or autism. The trainers at the school spend time getting to know each puppy and their owner to identity any problems they may be experiencing and evaluate if a home visit is needed. During the course of each episode, progress is noted in the puppies over three distinct developmental and training periods, with the hope that the owners are conquering their issues too.
Episode #101
New live-in couple Hannah and Jack encounter differing parenting styles for their bouncy Labrador Reuben; divorcee Laura has her hands full with a giant Newfoundland puppy; and Deepti and Dave contend with a feisty Dachshund puppy adopted while undergoing cancer treatment.
Episode #102
Dinah is protective of her Pomeranian puppy Bambi, a present from her boyfriend Sonny after her MS diagnosis. English Bulldog Ronnie is a companion for Katie's daughter Mia, but has a penchant for biting and disrupting. And former army major Alan hopes his chocolate Labrador puppy Molly will help him adjust after his wife passed away.
Episode #103
Life is hectic for Ella, a mother of four young children and boisterous Labrador puppy Luna. Teachers Julie and Richard hope their Luna — a Cocker Spaniel puppy — will fill their empty nest. And the Chinery family hopes that Cockerpoo Benji will bring them together after a tragic death.
Episode #104
Kerri limited mobility and wants an assistance dog, but her choice of breed is going to be a challenge — Galaxy is a tiny French Bulldog-Pug cross. 36-year-old Jo and 60-year-old Paul have a 'fur baby' Cavachon puppy as a test of how the couple’s relationship is developing. And Gemma and Rob recently brought Labrador Blaze into the family to help their young son Matthew deal with stress and frustration.