The Dog House (TV series)
The Dog House is a British observational documentary series on Channel 4 set inside Wood Green Animal Shelters in Godmanchester. It follows the work of staff, who are committed to matching homeless dogs with prospective new owners.[1] The series is narrated by Perry Fitzpatrick. The first series was broadcast in 2019, with a second series in 2021.[2][3]
| The Dog House | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 17 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 46–47 minutes |
| Production company | Five Mile Films |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel 4 (United Kingdom) HBO Max (United States) |
| Original release | September 5, 2019 - present |
International versions
An Australian version, titled "The Dog House Australia", is set to begin screening on 12 October 2021 on Network Ten narrated by Chris Brown.[4][5]
List of episodes
Season One
| No. | Title | Original air date | U.K. viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | 5 September 2019 | 1.67[6] | |
| Can terrified terrier Tiny find a new home with thirtysomething couple Heather and Elliot after his owner is taken into care? And could Mozart be the four-legged friend Paul is looking for? | ||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | 12 September 2019 | 1.37[6] | |
| A two-year-old Pomeranian arrives at Wood Green after a life spent in a puppy farm cage. | ||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | 19 September 2019 | 1.3[6] | |
| Ten German shepherd puppies descend on Wood Green, ready to be socialised. | ||||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | 26 September 2019 | 1.51[6] | |
| Can stray Labrador Leah win over eight-year-old Georgia? And Buddy, an excitable French bulldog, needs a calming influence. | ||||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | 3 October 2019 | 1.57[6] | |
| The Wood Green team search for a companion for 82-year-old Alan. And Terrier puppies Bobo and Lenny, who are completely different in looks and personality, need a forever home. | ||||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | 10 October 2019 | 1.42[6] | |
| Will nervous young Labrador Loki find a new home with seasoned dog owner Sharron? | ||||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | 17 October 2019 | 1.6[6] | |
| Wally, a poodle cross, has spent a year with Wood Green due to his challenging behaviour. Widow Janet needs company - will she bond with bichon frise Bruce? | ||||
| 8 | "Episode 8" | 24 October 2019 | 1.59[6] | |
| A lurcher with a broken tail comes in with the stray warden. Small but confident collie cross puppy Joey, and springy toy poodle Gizmo, who has social anxieties, seek homes. | ||||
Season Two
| No. | Title | Original air date | U.K. viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | 11 March 2021 | 1.85[6] | |
| Will loved-up Ryan and Katie fall for Kevin the French bulldog? And can an eight-stone Newfoundland find a home ready for his size and slobber? | ||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | 18 March 2021 | 1.82[6] | |
| Rocco the excitable Jack Russell is looking for love, and will Jess be a match for Staffordshire bull terrier Gloria? | ||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | 25 March 2021 | 1.93[6] | |
| Rohan meets Patterdale terrier puppy Friday. But is Friday a bit too enthusiastic for the nine-year-old? And is Grant the stray westie's luck set to change? | ||||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | 1 April 2021 | 1.65[6] | |
| Eleven-year-old Pharaoh is thrilled to meet his dream dog, Gizmo the pug. And could it be third time lucky for Rocco, the bounciest Jack Russell? | ||||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | 8 April 2021 | 1.87[6] | |
| A family get more than they bargained for with not one dog, but two. Louise and Angela find Trinity the lurcher puppy adorable - but then she starts chewing everything. | ||||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | 15 April 2021 | 1.83[6] | |
| Dave the three-legged Labrador is looking for a new best friend. | ||||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | 22 April 2021 | 1.76[6] | |
| A rare cross of lurcher and old English sheepdog helps a priest find his inner silliness. | ||||
| 8 | "Episode 8" | 29 April 2021 | 1.83[6] | |
| Gold-winning Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton visits Wood Green to find a dog she can co-parent with her mum. | ||||
| 9 | "Episode 9" | 6 May 2021 | 1.84[6] | |
| Zoe is the friendliest, but hungriest, beagle. Do Venessa and her son Jacob fall for Zoe's charms? Stanley the Staffie meets dog-mad Linda and Richard. | ||||
Season 2 UK airing dates refer to first airing on Channel 4 - the full season was released on the All4 streaming service on 11 March 2021.
Reception
The first season was very well received by critics, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 100%[7] and positive reviews from press in the UK, US and Australia.
See also
References
- https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-dog-house/episode-guide/
- https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-dog-house
- https://www.channel4.com/press/news/channel-4-recommissions-dog-house
- "Dr Chris Brown Teams Up With The Dog House Australia, Coming Soon To 10 and 10 Play". 10 Play. Network Ten. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- Knox, David (16 September 2021). "The Dog House Australia: promo". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- BARB viewing data, Channel 4, retrieved 1 October 2021
- , retrieved 29 August 2021
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