Series synopsis
The Dog House is a British reality documentary television series that premiered on Channel 4 on September 5, 2019. It stars Andrew Buchan and Perry Fitzpatrick.
Set inside Wood Green, The Animals Charity, where staff are committed to matching their homeless dogs with hopeful dog owners.
Premise
Set inside Wood Green, The Animals Charity, where staff are committed to matching their homeless dogs with hopeful dog owners.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Andrew Buchan as Narrator
- Perry Fitzpatrick as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 10 seasons with 72 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | December 16, 2021 | November 28, 2025 |
| Season 1 | 8 | September 5, 2019 | October 24, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 9 | March 11, 2021 | May 6, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 8 | January 6, 2022 | February 17, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 8 | January 5, 2023 | February 16, 2023 |
| Season 5 | 11 | February 15, 2024 | April 4, 2024 |
| Season 6 | 5 | September 15, 2024 | October 13, 2024 |
| Season 7 | 7 | January 30, 2025 | March 20, 2025 |
| Season 8 | 4 | August 28, 2025 | September 18, 2025 |
| Season 9 | 6 | March 17, 2026 | April 20, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christmas Special 2021 It's Christmas at Wood Green. The Animals Charity, and rescue dogs are hoping for new homes and family for keeps, from Micheal the lurcher, to one-eyed Clarence and Bentley the portly pug. |
December 16, 2021 |
| 2 |
Compilation Compilation of highlights from the documentary set inside Wood Green animal charity, including a couple having to choose between a French bulldog and a nervous terrier, a jack russell finding a family that need a dog able to keep up with them, and a dog offering to pull his prospective owner's wheelchair along. |
December 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
Christmas Special 2022 There's festive doggy dinners, jumpers and presents at the Pets Charity for the holidays. But will Ziggy the fox terrier and Winston the Staffie cross find new homes in time for Christmas? |
December 21, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Can terrified terrier Tiny find a new home with thirtysomething couple Heather and Elliot? And could Mozart be the four-legged friend Paul is looking for? |
September 5, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A two-year-old Pomeranian arrives at Wood Green, The Animals Charity after a life spent in a puppy farm cage. Could an affectionate Staffie win the heart of father-of-two Paul? |
September 12, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Ralphie the Yorkshire terrier is a small dog with a big attitude, who tries to win over prospective owners. And 10 German shepherd puppies descend on Wood Green, ready to be socialised. |
September 19, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Will loved-up Ryan and Katie fall for Kevin the French bulldog? Can an eight-stone Newfoundland find a home with the Coxon family? And a recently-widowed grandmother seeks canine company. |
March 11, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jess wants unconditional love after a recent break-up. Is Staffordshire bull terrier Gloria just the kind of buddy she needs right now? And cheeky Jack Russell Rocco seeks a new home. |
March 18, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Rohan meets Patterdale terrier puppy Friday. But is Friday a bit too enthusiastic for the nine-year-old? And is Grant the stray westie's luck set to change with Casper and Sid? |
March 25, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A new series as more rescue dogs seek loving new owners at Wood Green, The Animals Charity, including Olivia the blind spaniel, Vinnie the Staffie, and a shy pooch called Cech. |
January 6, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Can Border collie Patch, the cleverest dog on the block, use all of his tricks to convince Megan he's a smart choice? And what does workaholic David make of couch potato Pebbles? |
January 6, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Polo the playful Staffie tries to woo Nicole and her husband Sam. Pim thinks that Dexter the beagle is as stubborn as his wife! And are two chihuahuas better than one husky? |
January 13, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Have deaf parents Hannah and Craig and their mischievous boys met their match in Percy the cockapoo puppy? |
January 5, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Looking for a new home and a fresh start are Millie and Max, a couple of 'jugs'. There's also a little pooch called Rex, Albie, the Jack Russell puppy, and escape artist Lily the beagle. |
January 5, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Lockdown pup Harry is afraid of the world but is making a comeback for a family in need of love. And Lily the beagle has a choice: do a runner or stay put for a cuddle with ex-copper Stuart. |
January 12, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A sausage dog seeks a buddy. And a dad needs distracting when his girls are at their mum's - is a pooch called Papaya the answer? |
February 15, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Harry needs a new friend to play fetch. Ollie the spaniel is the ideal match. Sassy fluffball Ballo causes a stir. And can blind cockapoo Marnie take guidance from Bella the stray? |
February 15, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Two teen brothers need a peacekeeper. Is Maggie, a cute Chihuahua Cross, right for the job? And Nicola and Matt want very different dogs - can Woodgreen find them a compromise pooch? |
February 22, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Jittery retriever Pipet, who's been spooked by some fireworks, arrives at Woodgreen. Will she panic when she meets Tom and Ayesha? Despite his name, Wolf the malamute is a big softie at heart, but he doesn't fall in love easily. And it's a clash of the titans when nine-year-old Helena meets Zeus the Shih Tzu. |
September 15, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Bulldog Commander Rockerfella - aka Rocky - is sporting a new look for his meeting, after a much-needed facelift. Dafne the sausage dog is pining after losing her human soulmate - and is not sold on plucky papillon cross Woody's moves to impress her. Muddy puddle enthusiast Grady the lurcher is always looking for her next thrill, however Woodgreen staff think that adventure seeker Denise could be the perfect match. |
September 22, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Stunning pure white husky Olaf wows brothers Ben and Harry. Tracey has doubts that anything can bring back her spark, but spaniel-dalmatian cross Buster might well be capable of proving her wrong. High-energy spaniel Storm needs a playmate who can keep up with him - is Macie the answer? |
September 29, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A new series from Woodgreen Pets Charity, with more heart-warming tales of lost dogs meeting new owners. Can glam poodle-cross Lola live up to five-year-old Violet’s expectations? |
January 30, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Exhausted parents Kirsty and Oliver think maybe a dog can wear out two-year-old toddler Stanley, while Coco the dachshund has to overcome some first date nerves as she meets 25-year-old Liv. |
February 6, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Sue pulls out the stops to help long-term resident Lady the Staffie cross find a home. |
February 13, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The popular dog dating show returns as enthusiastic French bulldog Spud bursts into the pen. But is loveable Spud more dog than most owners are looking for? |
August 28, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Could a fluffy, abandoned Pomeranian be the missing piece of a family puzzle? And Reverend Alex prays for a pooch to fill an empty nest. Is Mushy the Maltese cross the answer? |
September 4, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Can a fox-red Labrador called Bear impress two would-be owners without putting his paw in it? And 88-year-old identical twins hope that pint-sized Alfie will join them at the pub. |
September 11, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 It's double trouble for the Bodleys, as cockapoo twins Milo and Mabel burst into the pen. Can canine and family energy levels match? And Floyd the stray lurcher needs a good feed. |
March 17, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 NCorina and Honey the cavapoo get off to a shaky start, but Honey has a trick or two that might just turn things around. And is Ruby the perfect teammate for football-mad Josh? |
March 24, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Scooby the Great Dane seeks a new recruit for the gang. The Davies family have a double date with a Labrador and a German Shepherd puppy. And is Pomeranian Fox about to get lucky? |
March 31, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 5, 2019 |
| Last aired | March 31, 2026 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:00:00 |