Before a young Doberman Pinscher can become the best friend of a little boy with Autism, Brandon must make sure that the dog has the right temperament and training to help bring the boy out of his shell and assist him through life.
A young Husky mix could be the perfect match for a couple that plans to have kids. But, before Brandon hands over the reigns, he'll need to make sure that this very active dog has the right temperament for a family.
A rescued Maltipoo puppy could be the perfect dog to help children during therapy. But, before she can take on this new role, she'll need to leave behind a bad jumping habit and arm herself with a new bag of tricks.
Brandon turns to hand signals to train a deaf dog for a busy hotel executive. But, before he'll "sign-off" on the adoption, he must be completely confident that Milo's manners and temperament will result in more than just an overnight stay.
If Brandon can earn the trust of a fearful Chihuahua mix named Lucy, the dog could become the perfect companion for a partially paralyzed adrenaline junkie who's trying to get back on her feet.
Brandon trains 5-year-old mystery mutt Estella to join a family with two 7-year-old boys, Max and Finn, and one dog, Pluto (see episode 2.5), a Tibetan terrier.
A previously bitten Miniature Poodle shows signs of aggression towards large dogs. Before he's ready to be adopted, Brandon has to help him move past his fear and aggression.
We revisit five of Lucky Dog's most lifesaving and life-changing adoptions, including a hearing-impaired Poodle mix that learns sign language and a Labrador that answers the call of duty for a diabetic veteran.
Brandon rescues Jax, a two-year old black shepherd-collie mix with hip dysplasia. After surgery to correct the condition, Brandon rehabilitates Jax so he can join the rescued animals at a farm owned by Brandon's friend.
A sweet Shih Tzu could be the perfect therapy dog for an assisted living facility. But before Kenny will be ready to serve, Brandon must make sure that he has the training and desire for the job.
A two-year-old boxer with lots of energy could be the perfect playmate for three active boys. But Penny must first learn to focus before she'll be ready for her new family and her new yard.
Brandon rescues a ten-week-old puppy whose close bond with another ranch resident could be the key to successful training. If all goes well, Scout could be the perfect match for a cancer survivor searching for her next canine companion.
Two former high school sweethearts reunite after college and decide to kick off their new life by adopting a shelter dog. But before one-and-a-half-year-old Kona can fit into their beach-centric lifestyle, she'll need to conquer her own fear of new environments.
Brandon trains Bella, 1-1/2-year-old German short-hair pointer mix, abandoned by her family, to be adopted by a Palm Springs, California couple, Bob and Viv, who lost both their dogs to different illnesses on the same day.
After a spaniel mix that has been living on the streets is found, it must be tested to see if it can get along with other animals before being adopted.
Brandon rescues a terrier mix that might be the perfect companion for a retired woman and her handicapped daughter. But transforming this untrained street dog into a well-mannered family member will require a lot of work.
Mary Moore, a single mom, needs a therapy dog to help her 16-year-old autistic son Jack with his anxiety. Brandon trains a six-month-old Chihuahua mix for the job. Kris helps the family with their yard.
Brandon rescues five dogs who all face lengthy recoveries from various afflictions. But with patience and love, they are soon trained and united with their new forever families.
A neglected terrier mix gets a second chance with a dog-loving family that devotes much of their time to the Special Olympics. But before Muffin can hit the road with her new family, she'll need to correct her begging habit and prove to Brandon that she's ready for a life of travel.
Brandon is on a mission to train a service dog for a Navy veteran who suffers from severe anxiety, panic attacks and seizures. But it will take months of work before he'll know if a rescued German shepherd is prepared to answer the call of duty.