12 Puppies and Us

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12 Puppies and Us charts the ups and downs of a dozen puppies and their families.

12 Puppies and Us charts the ups and downs of a dozen puppies and their families in those first crucial months together. 

We’ve always been a nation of dog lovers, but this year our infatuation has moved up a gear. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a boom in dog ownership as people look for the comfort and company of a pet at home. But with many of these owners getting puppies for the first time, there's no end to the challenges that come with these sweet balls of fluff!

12 Puppies and Us charts the ups and downs of a dozen puppies and their families in those first crucial months together.

The series explores how the new arrivals develop, learn and adapt to their new worlds, as well as the profound effects they can have on the lives of their human owners. From unexpected loo breaks to first walks and sleepless nights, we follow both the delight and the mayhem a new puppy can bring. And on hand to offer our families expert advice when doggy difficulties get too much is dog behaviourist Louise Glazebrook.

Series 1

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Rachael Barnes

Julia Speed

Dan Barraclough

Emily Walton

Angela Oakhill

Abigail Priddle

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12 Puppies and Us: Series 1: Episode 3

Episode 3

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Lyra the pomsky moves in with the busy Cuthbertson family in Gateshead.

Lyra the pomsky moves in with the busy Cuthbertson family in Gateshead. In Cardiff, the big day arrives for Chinese crested powderpuff Fabio.

In this episode, Lyra the pomsky moves in with the busy Cuthbertson family in Gateshead. Toddler Ellie is initially excited by her new playmate, until Lyra chews through her toys and even her doll's bed. Her parents call in Louise to help stop the chewing and restore harmony to the house.  
 
In Cardiff, the big day arrives for Chinese crested powderpuff Fabio. Alisa has been too anxious about his safety to let him off his lead. But after weeks of careful training, will she finally have the confidence to allow him to run free across the beach? 
 
And in north London, first-time owners the Kothari family are struggling even to find a pup. Lockdown has created a record interest in new puppies, with some breeders seeing their waiting list swell by as much as 300 per cent. Dog behaviourist Louise is worried they may buy one from a puppy farm.

12 Puppies and Us: Series 1

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