It's Me or the Dog

Victoria helps a family of desperate pet owners get their misbehaving dogs Jimi and Duke under control. She meets a couple whose house has been taken over by their two lusty Labradors’ humping, chewing, pulling, fighting, food stealing and running away, and decides the best course of action is a trip to the vet’s for castration.

Victoria comes to the rescue of Karen Holder’s family and friends, who have taken second place to her six manic dogs who are being fed ice cream and cookies. The animals’ incessant barking and bad behaviour have caused the household’s visitors dwindle over the years and now the family is under the trheat of eviction. Meanwhile, Karen’s son Shaun is becoming the butt of his school friends’ jokes because of the pet hairs covering his clothes.

Pomeranian Teddy and Pekingese Prince Louis are a vicious biting duo that defend their home and the marital bed, biting anyone who dares to cross their path. Victoria tries to discipline two tiny canines who attack anyone who comes near them, with the man of the house getting bitten every night as he attempts to get into bed. Terrible behaviour has left the owners fearing their pets may be in line for a visit from the local dog warden with an order for their destruction.

Pugsley, a spoiled, frightened Bulldog terrorizes a young family by biting, humping and pooping on their beds. Victoria comes in to help the three-year old pedigree bulldog, whose disobedience and overactive sex drive create endless headaches for his owners.

Victoria tries to discipline two misbehaving Great Dane mixes, weighing in at over 110 pounds each. Having already cost their owners $52,000 over the past six years, the two dogs are treated to gourmet meals every night while the rest of the family make do with frozen dinners. Meanwhile, exercise is a nightmare for their doting owners as their toleration for other dogs is non-existent. Can the family continue living with these canine monsters?

Victoria attempts to curb the aggressive behaviour of a miniature dachshund. A barking baby-substitute, Rufus has a particular hatred for small children and goes wild at the sight of a stroller. Its owner’s cat is also on the receiving end, but Victoria is determined to bring the disruptive pet to heel before he divides the family further and pits brother against sister.

Animal behaviour expert Victoria Stilwell helps Bruce Forsyth's daughter, Debbie, whose stolen Yorkshire terriers have been barking at strangers since they were returned.

Animal expert Victoria Stilwell helps to correct the behaviour of an English bull terrier with a habit of jumping on people and misbehaving on walks.

Animal behaviour expert Victoria Stilwell helps the owner of a dobermann puppy that dislikes other dogs and is difficult to control on walks.

Victoria meets a family whose complete lack of training and basic care for their dog is bordering on neglect.