Description
Original Airdate01/31/2011
Insightful documentary follows the work of rescue dogs and their handlers from around the world.
Extraordinary Dogs
Where to watch Extraordinary Dogs
- Free On Demand on Animal Planet
Season 1
11. The Unassuming Hero
Air Date 04/12/2011
The Sussex Police Working Dogs are put through an intensive training program, as English Springer Spaniel Paddy shows his explosive-sniffing expertise and black Labrador Treo receives a medal for outstanding bravery.
10. Instinct: The Sixth Sense (Part 2)
Air Date 04/05/2011
Examining working dogs who combine intensive training with a natural instinct to serve and protect. Featuring Austrian Rottweilers who are trained in several different roles, a Labrador who works as an avalanche rescue dog and a livestock guard dog.
9. A Study of Strength
Air Date 03/29/2011
Focus on dogs that perform their duties in extreme conditions, including huskies that compete in one of the world's toughest races, dogs that can sniff out insect infestations and Labradors that are used to track down Arctic seals.
8. Critical Sight
Air Date 03/22/2011
A look at dogs whose sense of sight helps their human masters. Featuring Japanese guide dogs and a pair of border collies that control bird numbers at an airport.
6. The Mystery of Healing (Part 2)
Air Date 03/07/2011
Investigating the healing and curative powers dogs have on humans, including a life-saving terrier, a massive child-friendly water-rescue dog and a program that allows prisoners to care for puppies.
5. Above and Beyond Loyal
Air Date 02/28/2011
Exploring dogs' famously strong sense of loyalty. Featuring a heroic Alsatian, a teenage girl and her champion sheepdog and a charity that uses animals to help autistic children.
3. Myth and Reality
Air Date 02/14/2011
Some of the myths and assumptions about man's best friend are explored, such as asking if dogs can really tell when their owners are upset or are about to die.
2. The Mystery of Healing (Part 1)
Air Date 02/07/2011
Investigating the curative powers of dogs, including a pooch that can sniff out cancer, a Labrador that has saved the life of its epileptic owner and a dog that has given a disabled army veteran a new lease on life.
1. The Power in Movement (Part 1)
Air Date 01/31/2011
Featuring a helicopter-based rescue, earthquake response dogs and a sled race.