Dog trainer Graeme Hall, the man who whispers to dogs, returns for another season of canine chaos. This week, he faces a particularly unpleasant challenge: Max, a retriever with a penchant for consuming dog feces, a habit politely known as coprophagia. Max’s owner, Jacqueline, is at her wit’s end, desperate for Graeme to intervene and restore some semblance of sanity to her household. The episode offers a potent blend of cringeworthy humor and practical advice, a hallmark of the series.
While Max’s dietary choices might be the most stomach-churning element of the episode, other canine conundrums await. Buddy and Coco, two dogs who transform from perfectly behaved house pets into reactive menaces outdoors, present a different set of challenges. Their owner, Noah, struggles to understand why his dogs exhibit such wildly different behavior depending on their environment, particularly Coco’s bizarre reactions to inanimate objects. Graeme’s task is to unravel the root causes of these behavioral issues and provide Noah with the tools to manage his dogs’ unpredictable outbursts.
The show’s enduring appeal lies in its ability to balance humor with genuine insight into dog behavior. Graeme Hall’s calm demeanor and no-nonsense approach offer reassurance to frustrated owners, while the often-comical situations provide ample entertainment for viewers. Whether you’re a dog owner seeking solutions to your own pet’s problematic behavior or simply enjoy watching a master trainer at work, this episode has something to offer.
Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly airs Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 20:00 on Channel 5.