Lucky Dog

- Season 2

(2014)

A Schnauzer mix's training takes an off-road detour when Brandon discovers her new family members are avid campers. To prove she's ready for the great outdoors, Cleo must earn her proficiency badge in camping etiquette.

From red collar to white collar. Marketing Executive Christina wants to adopt a puppy she can take to her office. But if Chance, the Pointer Mix, wants to join the work force, he'll need to learn "get to work" on potty training.

Cora, an eight-year-old Doberman mix, gets a new shot at life when potential owner, Nikki, decides to adopt a senior dog. But will Cora be able to shed a lifetime of bad habits to make way for a new talent?

A game of trust. Living alone for the first time in fifty years, retiree Gary seeks out a new companion in Shadow, a one-year old Chihuahua mix. But before they can make new memories together, Shadow must learn to put aside the trust issues of his past.

We're blasting off! Brandon rescues Pluto, a Tibetan terrier mix with gravity defying energy. But will Pluto's marking habit ground the adoption process before it can launch?

Age. Experience. Physical limitation. Every dog faces its own unique hurdles in training. But with Brandon's guidance, they're all capable of achieving new heights.

A golden retriever answers the call of duty for a wounded warrior who's in need. But to earn his service dog badge, Sandy must successfully complete Brandon's boot camp.

A debilitating skin condition leaves a French bulldog mix with little hope for adoption, until an eleventh hour save gives him another shot at life. But will the family pool sink Biscuit's chance at a forever home?

Brandon helps turn a ten-month-old poodle mix into a therapy dog for a cancer survivor who's hoping to pay it forward. But, can managing one of life's most difficult challenges prepare Lori for the job of handling Rosie?

Lights, camera, action! An LA-based photographer sets his sights on finding the perfect mascot for his photography business. But if Wilson, the two-year old Lhasa Apso mix, wants to book the job, he'll need to channel his inner supermodel.

Brando, the nine-month-old Rottweiler mix, gets a job offer he can't refuse. But preparing this eighty-pound puppy for office life could spell disaster.

From makeovers to mindsets -every Lucky Dog goes through its own unique metamorphosis. Today we look back at some of this season's most dramatic, and heartwarming, "transformations."

There's no place like home! A West Highland terrier mix catches the eye of a loving family looking to adopt their first dog. But will Toto's severe reaction to leashes jeopardize his storybook ending?

Diamond in the Ruff! Grover, the two-year-old Poodle mix, might just be the perfect gem for an antique jewelry dealer looking for a new companion. But his deep-seated abandonment issues threaten to smudge his chance at a forever home.

Dance Fever! After the sudden passing of his former companion, a retired vet hopes a six-month old Chihuahua mix will mend his broken heart. But when Junior's lack of motivation proves problematic, Brandon relies on his "bag of tricks" for inspiration.

After months of scouring shelters, Brandon thinks he's finally ready to cook up the perfect adoption for his Aunt Patti. But will Aunt Patti's epicurean lifestyle prove too much for this Cocker Spaniel's insatiable appetite?

Follow the leader! When a submissive Dachshund mix proves difficult to train, Brandon seeks out additional assistance-and finds it in the paws of another trainer.

Hoping to incorporate a new dog into their upcoming nuptials, Niki and Vien set their sights on a one-year-old Lhasa Apso mix named Stark. But before Stark can say "I do" to his new life, he'll need to stop objecting to his training.

Every dog has its day... but training them takes a lot longer. Whether it's busting bad habits or cultivating news skills, true results require patience, consistency and above all else, taking it "one step at a time".

A love for Retrievers comes full circle when one mother, whose life was saved by her childhood companion, seeks to adopt a dog for her own children. But if Sawyer, an eight-month old Labrador Retriever, wants to keep up with the family's active lifestyle, he'll need to add bike training to his resume.

An impassioned mother seeks out Brandon's assistance in hopes of finding a service dog for her disabled daughter. But before Lily the two-year old Golden Retriever can join this new partnership, she'll need to prove that she's ready to shoulder the responsibility.

Game on! Brandon rescues an "untrainable" terrier mix that was abandoned by his original owner. But if Kobe wants a second chance at a stable home, he'll need to embrace the fundamentals of obedience and keep his head in the game.

A pint-sized Maltese mix could be the perfect remedy for one family's heartache. But before Tweety can take a new family under her wing, she'll need to focus on her own healing.

Teacher's Pet. A special education teacher hopes to adopt a Golden Corgi mix for his family. But before Leah can go to her new home, she'll need to excel in and out of the classroom.

Shelby, the German Shepherd, doesn't just need a home, she needs a purpose. But will her disregard for personal space, trip up her chance at adoption?

Dogs are social animals that crave connection. But while some bonds come quickly, others take a little effort. So embrace the pack mentality, because today we're "pairing up".