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.

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Louise Glazebrook

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12 Puppies and Us: Series 1: Episode 4

Episode 4

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Woody the St Bernard moves in with five-year-old Dexter, who has cerebral palsy.

Woody the St Bernard moves in with five-year-old Dexter, who has cerebral palsy. Mungo the cocker spaniel joins Alastair, Daron and their possessive dog Milo.

In this episode, Woody the St Bernard pup moves in with the Summerscale-Heards in Surrey. For the little pup, there are big hopes. Five-year-old Dexter has cerebral palsy, and his parents want Woody to become his companion and learn to carry out simple assistance tasks.  

In Hull, Mungo the cocker spaniel joins Alastair, Daron and their possessive older cocker spaniel Milo. Alastair and Daron are hoping Milo and Mungo will become best friends, but the two cockers clash from day one, and Alastair and Daron call on Louise to help.  

And first-time owners the Kothari family have been struggling to find a puppy after lockdown created a record interest in new pets. They have finally found a litter and are about to visit, but Louise has concerns and has armed them with advice on how to make sure they are buying from a reputable breeder.

12 Puppies and Us: Series 1

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