Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly is a British observational documentary television series about badly-behaved dogs. It premiered on 15 January 2019 on Channel 5, after the series debuted as a one-off documentary titled Dogs Behaving Badly aired on 11 March 2017 on Channel 4.
| Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Dogs Behaving Badly |
| Genre | Observational documentary |
| Presented by | Graeme Hall |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| Production | |
| Production company | Avalon Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 11 March – 11 March 2017 |
| Network | Channel 5 |
| Release | 15 January 2019 – present |
Production
editThe series was originally titled Dogs Behaving Badly and broadcast on Channel 4. The dogs in the series are trained by Graeme Hall,[1] who is also the presenter.[2] It is produced by Avalon Entertainment and has since been renewed for 8 seasons. Six seasons have aired so far.[3]
Release
editThe series debuted as Dogs Behaving Badly on Channel 4 on 11 March 2017,[1] as a one-off documentary.[4] The series debuted as Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly on Channel 5 on 15 January 2019.[5]
International versions
editAn Australian version of the documentary series titled Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia, narrated by comedian Julia Morris premiered on 13 July 2023 on Paramount-owned Network 10, hosted by Hall.[6] A second season of the Australian version of the series premiered on 23 July 2024 on 10.[7]
Reception
editSean O'Grady of The Independent, gave the series a 4 star rating, writing "Shows such as Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (Channel 5) serve a wider social purpose than mere entertainment, enjoyable as they are to watch."[8]
References
edit- ^ a b Steafel, Eleanor (9 March 2017). "Meet the Dogfather - the man who can train any dog, of any age, with any problem". The Daily Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Bradshaw, Helen (30 June 2019). "Dear dog owners, this is what non dog owners like me really think of you and your pet". The Daily Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (19 June 2024). "'Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly' To Cross 100-Episode Milestone For Paramount Network Channel 5 After Double Season Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Dogs Behaving Badly? It's time to call The Dog Father" (Press release). Channel Four Television Corporation. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ "Channel 5 5 - TUESDAY Freeview TUESDAY 15 JANUARY". Radio Times. 8 January 2019. pp. 82–83. Retrieved 28 July 2024 – via NewsBank.
- ^ McManus, Bridget (6 July 2023). "Trainer dubbed the 'Dogfather' thought he'd seen it all. Then he came to Australia". Green Guide. The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney: Nine Entertainment. ISSN 0312-6315. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
- ^ Baumann, Jasper (23 July 2024). "How Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly makes viewers 'feel better' by watching problematic pooches". Mediaweek. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia premieres Tuesday, 23 July At 7.30 pm On 10 And 10 Play.
- ^ O'Grady, Sean (15 January 2019). "Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly review: Graeme Hall is a sweet-natured presenter without any bite". The Independent. Retrieved 28 July 2024.