| The Dog House | |
|---|---|
 HBO Max release poster | |
| Genre | Factual television[1] |
| Narrated by | Perry Fitzpatrick (Season 1),[2] Andrew Buchan (Season 2–)[3] |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 (+3 Festive Specials) |
| No. of episodes | 36 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Nick Mirsky[4] |
| Production locations | Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire[5] |
| Running time | 46–47 minutes |
| Production company | Five Mile Films[4] |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 5 September 2019 – present |
The Dog House is a Channel 4 observational television show, following staff at an animal shelter trying to find homes for dogs. Channel 4 describes it as "The dog dating show where people and dogs are matched and - hopefully - fall in love."[1]
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List of episodes
| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| Series 1 | 8 | 5 September 2019 | 24 October 2019 | |
| Series 2 | 8 | 11 March 2021 | 6 May 2021 | |
| The Dog House at Christmas | 16 December 2021 | |||
| Series 3 | 8 | 6 January 2022 | 24 February 2022 | |
| The Dog House at Christmas | 21 December 2022 | |||
| Series 4 | 8 | 5 January 2023 | 16 February 2023 | |
| The Dog House at Christmas | 12 December 2023 | |||
| Series 5 | TBA | 15 February 2024 | TBA | |
Series 1: 2019
| No. | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | 5 September 2019 | |
| 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 | |
| A two-year-old Pomeranian arrives at Wood Green after a life spent in a puppy farm cage. | |||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | 19 September 2019 | |
| Ten German Shepherd puppies descend on Wood Green, ready to be socialised. | |||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | 26 September 2019 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Will nervous young Labrador Loki find a new home with seasoned dog owner Sharron? | |||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | 17 October 2019 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |||
Series 2: 2021
| No. | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | 11 March 2021 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Dave the three-legged Labrador is looking for a new best friend. | |||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | 22 April 2021 | |
| A rare cross of Lurcher and Old English Sheepdog helps a priest find his inner silliness. | |||
| 8 | "Episode 8" | 29 April 2021 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |||
The Dog House at Christmas: 2021
| No. | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Dog House at Christmas" | 16 December 2021 | |
| It's Christmas and Michael the Lurcher and one-eyed Clarence are looking for a new family. | |||
Series 3: 2022
| No. | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | 6 January 2022 | |
| Rescue dogs seek loving new owners at Wood Green, The Animals Charity, including Olivia the blind Spaniel, Bella the confident, playful Staffie, and a shy, but cuddly pooch called Cech. | |||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | 13 January 2022 | |
| Can Border Collie Patch, cleverest dog on the block, convince Megan he's a smart choice? | |||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | 20 January 2022 | |
| Rolo the Staffie tries to woo Nicole. And are two Chihuahuas better than one Husky? | |||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | 27 January 2022 | |
| Nine-year-old Kiya meets three tiny Cockapoo puppies, overexcited Yorkie Bam Bam meets Londoner Hannah, and Chihuahua Wingnut tries to convince teenager Jacob that Chihuahuas are cool. | |||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | 3 February 2022 | |
| It's a battle of the cutest as two puppies vie for the affections of Sonia and Andy and their two girls. Things are looking up for Lurcher Manuel when he meets Luke and Kath, and Winnie the Lhasa meets potential new bestie Lauren. | |||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | 10 February 2022 | |
| Harry the Saluki puppy could be the perfect pooch for Charlie and Ali. Nancy the Staffie plays a mean game of fetch, much to the Friend family's delight. Ex-breeding Spaniel Tia seeks a new home to live out her retirement. | |||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | 17 February 2022 | |
| It's double trouble as bonded pair Poppy and Bron try to find a home that will accept two dogs. Fine artist Ron meets Chip the Terrier cross and Margaux the Mongrel, and Harry the Saluki is still desperately seeking love. | |||
| 8 | "Episode 8" | 24 February 2022 | |
| Sammy the Retriever needs a new best friend, Margot the Collie needs an owner who will ensure that her active mind stays busy, and Brooke the German Shepherd is still struggling to find a home. | |||
The Dog House at Christmas: 2022
| No. | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Dog House at Christmas" | 21 December 2022 | |
| At Woodgreen; will Ziggy the fox terrier and Winston the Staffie cross find a new home in time for Christmas? | |||
The Dog House at Christmas: 2023
| No. | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Dog House at Christmas" | 12 December 2023 | |
| At Woodgreen this Christmas; Can Jeff, a spaniel-cross puppy, and Crackers, the Patterdale-cross, find a loving home? | |||
Series 5: 2024
| No. | Title | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | 15 February 2024 | |
| The unstoppable Tilburn girls and their dad James meet Papaya. Yvonne and Graham think their sausage dog Baxter needs a buddy and have their eyes on fellow sausage Tinkerbell. And Tom and Adele want a dog to get them out walking after a health scare. | |||
Filming
The Dog House is filmed at the Wood Green Animal Shelter in Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire.[5]
Reception
The Daily Telegraph said The Dog House was “the most charming – and emotional – show on TV” and The Guardian called it “feelgood TV at its fluffiest.”[4]
Release
International broadcast
It was reported in May 2020 that HBO Max had acquired the U.S. streaming rights for the series,[6] then released the first season in June 2020 and the second season in June 2021.[7]
International versions
The Dog House Australia first broadcast on Network 10 in October 2021 and is narrated by Mark Coles Smith (previously Chris Brown). It is filmed in Kemps Creek at the Animal Welfare League NSW.[8][9][10]
The Dog House New Zealand first broadcast on TVNZ in February 2023.[11]
See also
References
- ^ a b "The Dog House".
- ^ "The Dog House". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ "The Dog House". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ a b c d "Channel 4 Recommissions The Dog House".
- ^ a b "Meet the stars of The Dog House".
- ^ "HBO Max Bites at Channel 4 Hit 'The Dog House'". Variety. 12 May 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Shows A-Z - Dog House: UK, The on hbo max". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "The Dog House Australia".
- ^ "Cast".
- ^ "Animal Welfare League NSW is the home of The Dog House Australia".
- ^ "The Dog House NZ".
External links
- The Dog House at IMDb
- Wood Green Animal Shelters, the host organisation
This page was last edited on 21 March 2024, at 22:00