Lucky Dog

- Season 4

(2016)

When a heeler/Chihuahua mix loses her front leg due to neglect, Brandon steps in to give her a second chance. But preparing this special needs dog for a new life means teaching her to embrace her new body and finding her an equally "special" new home.

A street smart stray could strike the right chord with a rock n' roll family. But even if Brandon takes Spirit off the street, can he take the street out of Spirit?

A timid Chihuahua/Min Pin mix presents Brandon with an unexpected obstacle as he works to train her to become an emotional support dog.

A middle-aged underdog gets a second chance with an empty-nester looking to spread her own wings. But will a history of neglect keep Ollie from embracing his adventurous new life?

A retired couple reaches out to Brandon in hopes of finding a dog that will help them stay active in their daily fight against Parkinson's disease. But keeping this terrier's high-flying energy under control means channeling Teri's natural instincts into agility.

Brandon trains a four-year-old poodle mix to work alongside a child advocate in the Missouri court system. But until Olive can prove she has the right temperament for the job, the jury remains out on her adoption.

A newlywed couple decides to jump-start their new life together by rescuing a puppy. But before Brandon says "I do" to this adoption, he'll need to get Buddy's unacceptable puppy habits under control.

Brandon rescues a fun-loving German Shepherd that was found as a stray, but the dog's boundless energy threatens to be a deal breaker for a woman who was injured while walking a Shepherd in the past.

An Australian cattle dog mix seems like the perfect companion for an adventurous couple looking to embrace their retirement, but Brandon will need to work overtime to get Sheela's energy level under control.

A young couple reaches out to Brandon in hopes of finding a playmate for their current dog. But before Pax can officially move in, she'll need to trade in her street habits for home etiquette.

Even during some major construction at the Lucky Dog Ranch, Charlotte, Spirit, and three other dogs undergo life-changing renovations of their own.

Big dogs often present unique training challenges, but the difficulty is compounded for Brandon when he is tasked with matching a high-energy Great Dane with a small-statured adopter.

While a new family transforms their home to welcome a Yorkie mix, Brandon discovers a dark truth about the dog's past that changes the course of its training.

A Maltese mix appears to be an ideal lapdog for a senior, but the dog's boundless energy makes preparation for retirement living a lot of work for Brandon.

When a Spaniel mix poses a unique opportunity for a high school student to develop her talents, Brandon realizes that won't happen if he can't get the dog under control.

Discover how some of Brandon's rescued pups find additional purpose and extra challenges when they are paired with other dogs.

Before a rescued Malamute mix can provide comfort to a teenager with anxiety, Brandon must first help the dog overcome his own emotional issues.

Before he can find a new home for a Golden Retriever-Collie mix that was surrendered by his previous family, Brandon must help the dog overcome separation anxiety.

A Tennessee brindle mix gets an opportunity to help a young girl struggling with anxiety.

Becoming a photographic model requires special training for a spaniel mix named Bean. The same is true for preparing Buddy, Lolly, Sheela and Dakota for their new lives in the world of arts and entertainment.

In order to prepare a young Husky for life with his new family, Brandon must make sure that this former escape artist can part ways with his bad habits to prevent additional repeat visits to the local shelter.

Brandon tries to earn the trust of a Wheaten Terrier mix who shows difficulty adjusting to life outside of a cage in order to prepare it for a life in the busy tourist town of Solvang, Cal.

Brandon teaches balance and water safety to Evie, a Chihuahua mix, so she can fit right in with a water-loving family.

Brandon works with Frankie, a beagle mix who's shy because of an abusive past.

When Brandon and his Lucky Dog team join a local parade to raise awareness for animal rescue, some of his former students show up to support the cause.

Brandon trains a Tank, a black Lab, to alert a diabetic Navy vet when his blood sugar levels are low.