Series synopsis
Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly is a British reality documentary television series that premiered on 5 on January 8, 2019. It stars Graeme Hall, Joanna Scanlan and Alexandra Burke.
Master dog trainer Graeme Hall finds long-lasting solutions for dogs with issues.
Premise
Master dog trainer Graeme Hall finds long-lasting solutions for dogs with issues.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Graeme Hall as Self - Presenter
- Joanna Scanlan as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Alexandra Burke as Self
Guest cast
- Alexandra Burke as Self
Episodes
This series spans 9 seasons with 103 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 5, 2019 | December 5, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 7 | January 8, 2019 | February 26, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 7, 2020 | March 10, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 13 | January 5, 2021 | March 30, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 15 | January 4, 2022 | April 12, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 15 | January 3, 2023 | November 24, 2023 |
| Season 6 | 15 | January 2, 2024 | April 9, 2024 |
| Season 7 | 16 | January 7, 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
| Season 8 | 11 | January 6, 2026 | June 7, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Celebrity Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly for Help the Animals Trainer Graeme Hall helps famous faces solve their dogs' behavioural problems, using his experience to find quick but long-lasting solutions. Graeme visits Essex, where actress and presenter Denise Van Outen is being given the runaround by her French bulldog Tilly. He then meets opera singer Russell Watson, whose saluki Poppy has a fear of other dogs, before helping former England striker Michael Owen, whose Staffordshire bull terrier Ronnie has attacked dogs in the past. |
December 5, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 8, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Trainer Graeme Hall tries to solve dog behavioural problems, using his experience to find quick but long-lasting solutions. He meets Allana, whose two Labradors Teddy and Fudge pull her along at break-neck speed when out walking. He then visits Peggy, a cross-breed with a penchant for escaping, no matter how much her owners try to keep her penned in. Finally, Graeme heads to Blackpool, where Stanley the terrier has been struggling ever since his best friend Sweep died. |
January 15, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Graeme Hall tries to help the owners of Bella the collie in Sheffield, whose aggression has become so extreme that people can no longer visit the house and the family cannot take the pet out in public. Graeme also meets Toby, a stroppy basset hound that enjoys sitting on the kitchen counter, and Dave, the French bulldog with a penchant for eating its own droppings. |
January 22, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Graeme Hall returns to help more problem pooches. A Great Dane, Bones has pushed Pete down the pecking order. A French Bulldog, mavrick won't let anyone leave the house. Graeme provides tips on toilet training. |
January 7, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Stormzy the doberman is uncontrollable on a leash, frisky French bulldog Paco has a thing for hairdryers, and duelling dachshunds Lincoln and Sage have a vicious spat. |
January 14, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Golden retriever Prince's behaviour is anything but regal. Rhodesian ridgeback-boxer cross Penny gets aggressive with other dogs after an attack. Ninja has taken a dislike to any man who dares go near Laura, including her husband Andy. |
January 21, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Graeme Hall checks up on a 13 stone Newfoundland, whose health is in danger due to his weight - but who refuses to exercise unless he has been bribed with treats. Other pets on his list are a Great Dane with a social media following who makes his owners' lives unbearable and a dog so spoiled she even has her own car, but who has a serious dislike of children. |
January 5, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Trainer Graeme Hall comes to the aid of three generations of the same family whose harmonious existence is being disrupted by a running feud between two of their dogs. Plus, a Border Collie's obsession with mirrors is becoming worrying, and a Chinese Crested will not let any man near his owner. |
January 12, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Graeme Hall's casebook starts with a broken bond between two best friends. Cairn terrier Ted has turned on his owner Mike after having a stroke and now Mike can't even cross his front room without Ted attacking him. Can Graeme help them pave the way back to friendship? There's a little girl's best friend, who is perfect at home, but a nightmare in the neighbourhood, leaving mum Jess so stressed out with his bad behaviour that if things don't change, she wants to rehome him. |
January 19, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Graeme Hall meets a pair of troublesome Newfoundlands who are scaring Dawn and Gordon's family away from their home before they even make it over the doorstep. Elsewhere, he heads to the Lake District to meet John and Linda, who are worried that their dog Harris' love of the water may end up getting him into trouble. |
January 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After their beloved boxer Beau passed away, Liane got another dog of the same breed, Woody, to mend her son's broken heart. But her plan to fix things has spectacularly backfired - 11-year-old Ben feels bullied by Woody and can't even have his mates over for a kickabout without the dog causing chaos. Can Graeme Hall save the day and reunite a family? |
January 11, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Graeme Hall tries to help attention-seeking pup Tinkerbell, who won't give her owner a moment's peace - including wanting to join her in the shower. He also comes to the aid of grandmother Tracey, whose German Shepherd Oakley, whose bad behaviour is leaving her feeling isolated and unable to enjoy caravanning holidays with her family. |
January 18, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Trainer Graeme Hall tries to solve more dog behavioural problems. St Bernard Tilly loves to make a song and dance about getting in the car, so going on any journey - no matter how small - is a big stress for her owners. Maisie the Maltipoo should be the perfect mascot for aspiring fashionista Charlotte, but she's turning heads for all the wrong reasons. Every time a trendy east London pooch struts their stuff anywhere near Maisie, she mouths off, and it's a constant cause of embarrassment for Charlotte. |
January 3, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Dog trainer Graeme Hall meets Australian labradoodle Doddle, who was intended as a companion for owner Sarah's nine-year-old son. But he is being overbearing with his love, licking the boy's face at every opportunity. On the flipside, he also deals with cockapoo Leia, who loves mum and the kids but hates dad. Can Graeme get these pooches to alter their ways? |
January 10, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Graeme travels to the Peak District to meet Sandie, an owner in desperate need of his help with her troublesome Terrier called Blossom. Not only does Blossom interrupt her peace and quiet at home, she also makes it difficult for Sandie to enjoy her passions in life, such as photography. Can Graeme help restore the harmony? Elsewhere, Graeme meets the owners of Arthur the Great Dane, who are unable to take a trip with their beloved pet as his fear of the car is becoming an issue. |
January 17, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Graeme Hall deals with a St Bernard who's far from the placid giant his owners were hoping for, a Pug with an extreme foot fetish, and an embarrassing case of the "splats". |
January 2, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Graeme Hall helps with a Spanish Griffon that has settled in to the family home - except he hates the grandparents. And Schnoodle Winnie turns snarling beast when clippers come out |
January 9, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A boisterous Doberman is preventing a couple from living together, a Scottie cross is ruining Sue and Linda's fishing trips, and a Cocker is a serial escape artist. Can Graeme help? |
January 16, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Graeme Hall meets a deaf dalmatian that is ruining his owner's love life and Married at First Sight star Paul is having trouble with his bantam bulldog Jasmine, who keeps chasing the local wildlife. The dog trainer also attempts to help a working cocker spaniel with a stick addiction, which turns every walk with his owner into a battle. |
January 7, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A family under attack faces a crisis as Chihuahua-Yorkshire Terrier cross Sky's loyalty to dad creates chaos at home. No one else shares their bond, and Sky terrorises guests and delivery drivers. In Kent, Jess and Lewis's three pooches turn seaside walks into a nightmare, with one dog staging protests and the others brawling. Barbie's violent reaction to noise has already led to dangerous situations. Can Graeme Hall reunite families and tame these troubled dogs before it's too late? |
January 14, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Graeme meets a glasses-obsessed terrier, who keeps making a spectacle of himself. Whenever owner Yanny wants to enjoy a bit of television, he snatches her specs and tries his best to smash them. The trainer also helps German shepherd Harley, who holds on to his tail at any given opportunity - a habit that has left his owners worried about his physical and mental health. |
January 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In the new series, as well as tackling canine behavioural issues, Graeme Hall opens his new puppy school. Plus, a hellhound who's tearing a family apart, and viewers' doggie dilemmas. |
January 6, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A battle of wills with an un-Saintly Bernard is causing owner Cody to become isolated from her family. And outbursts from social media star Chihuahua Olive are impacting a couple. Also, a team of professionals working in veterinary medicine, grooming, and pet nutrition attempt to reduce a French bulldog's flatulence. |
January 13, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A Pekingese four pack rampage whenever they see a fellow four legger. Groomer Marie takes her beloved dogs to work - but they're scaring off the furry clientele. If she can't rein in her four pack, they could all be given their marching orders. In Doncaster, whenever couple Sarah and Dean go out with their Frenchie Gizmo they hang their heads in shame. Their little screamer has quite the set of lungs and when he lets rip you can hear it for miles. But this furry loudmouth is driving a wedge between the couple. Also this week, Graeme Hall discovers how to prep your pup for the groomers and what to do about worrying lumps. |
January 20, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 8, 2019 |
| Last aired | February 17, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |