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Following six British households as they take on the responsibility of a puppy. The first few weeks of puppy ownership prove to be the most challenging.

Following six British households taking on the potentially life-changing responsibility of a puppy, tracing their stories over the course of the first year of their puppy's life.

The first few weeks of having a puppy are probably the most challenging. This episode shows funny and dramatic stories as the new puppies throw up a bewildering variety of challenges.

Ralph, a beautiful sleek gundog, has decided that the fluffy living room rug is his toilet, and challenges the family's other, older dog mercilessly. Stan, a gentle giant rescue dog, has developed a phobia of one particular quiet country lane and refuses to go down it.

Lola keeps her owners up all night by playing. Stewie, a tiny Yorkie cross, thinks he's a big dog and menaces the neighbourhood, and Byron nips repeatedly, terrorising his new family and wounding the children and their friends.

As this two-part series follows the puppies through the first two months in their new homes, a trying and sometimes shocking time, the fascinating science behind their development and behaviour is explained. Why they bite and chew, why early socialisation is so crucial, and how to manage the 'fear imprint' stage.

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Fri 30 Mar 2018 11:15

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Credits

Role Contributor
Executive Producer Jim Allen
Producer Harry Beney
Director Harry Beney
Editor Craig Hunter
Production Company RDF Television

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