DogTown - Episode Guide

Season 1

Crisis Dogs

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2008

Crisis Dogs

A trainer tries to tame a dog turned wild by a lifetime of abuse; a Labrador mix faces a mysterious illness; two sibling dogs are rescued from a polygamist sect.

Second Chances

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2008

Second Chances

A trainer rehabilitates a dog that was nearly put down for biting an infant; two puppies are rescued at an Indian reservation; an old chow may have a brain tumor.

The Outsiders

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jan 18, 2008

The Outsiders

An impaired bulldog searches for a home; a trainer works to help a dog become more outgoing; a dog allergic to humans is saved from death; a dog has a violent past.

Season 2

Saving the Michael Vick Dogs

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Sep 5, 2008

Saving the Michael Vick Dogs

Four of the most challenging dogs rescued from NFL quarterback Michael Vick's illegal dogfighting venture overcome their violent pasts to go on to happier lives.

New Beginnings

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Sep 12, 2008

New Beginnings

A hound whose leg is amputated after being hit by a car must adjust to life on three legs; a terrier mix with a history of biting; a Scotty traumatized by her experience as a breeder in a puppy mill.

Project Rescue

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Sep 19, 2008

Project Rescue

DogTown's care manager and animal care operations manager rush to the Nevada desert to save a group of dogs left neglected by a hoarder.

Road to Recovery

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2008

Road to Recovery

A dog who survived Hurricane Katrina exhibits behavior similar to post-traumatic stress in humans; a dog who was rescued from a hoarder needs an an infected tumor removed; a dog with torn ligaments in both hind legs.

New Lives

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2008

New Lives

A border collie mix gets physical therapy on an underwater treadmill; a Weimeraner who is paralyzed with anxiety; Ann Allums helps an out-of-control pup learn to behave.

Season 3

The Survivors

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2009

The Survivors

Head vet Dr. Mike Dix works to heal a young terrier mix with a mysterious illness; a group of Beagles is prepped for adoption.

Against the Odds

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2009

Against the Odds

Several breeding dogs are rescued from an overcrowded Los Angeles puppy mill; a Labrador who can barely breathe challenges Dr. Mike with a difficult surgery.

Starting Over

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2009

Starting Over

Two abandoned dogs which were saved from inside an underground cave are worked on by Sherry Woodward to improve their social skills. Also, a golden retriever has his paw fixed up after having it caught inside a coyote trap.

New Hope

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2009

New Hope

A Shepard mix breed arrives from the Middle East war zone having been rescued and suffering from post-traumatic stress. Plus, a Terrier mix which was rescued from Hurricane Katrina is now afraid of any new situations which arise.

A Fighting Chance

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2009

A Fighting Chance

Singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris brings her Shepard mix in to take care of it's vicious tendencies. Also, Patti Iampietro performs surgery on a pit bull with a unknown mass in it's belly.

Friends in Need

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Apr 24, 2009

Friends in Need

Jeff heads out to help the dogs who were affected by Hurricane Gustav in New Orleans.

Will to Survive

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: May 1, 2009

Will to Survive

Trainer Ann Allums helps a puppy named Tuxedo, suffering from salmonella poisoning, which caused blindness. Also, a border collie mix is brought into DogTown, having killed some chickens and a pet Yorkie.

Life After Dogtown

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: May 8, 2009

Life After Dogtown

An update on some of DogTown's former patients. 

A Fresh Start

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: May 15, 2009

A Fresh Start

Jeff heads off to New Orleans to assist in the rescue of dogs from Hurricane Gustov.

Rescue and Renewal

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: May 29, 2009

Rescue and Renewal

A West Virginia puppy mill was found to contain a group of mistreated canines the rescuers have saved.

Season 4

Dogfight

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Jan 1, 2010

Dogfight

John Garcia tries to help a dog seized from Michael Vick's property overcome her aggression toward other dogs; a suspected dog fighting ring.

Bright Futures

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2010

Bright Futures

John Garcia hopes to find a home for a shy pit bull that was rescued from Michael Vick's property.

Homeward Bound

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2010

Homeward Bound

A retriever mix undergoes surgery in an attempt to save her sight; John Garcia works with a traumatized rescue from the Lebanon-Israel war; two Chihuahuas rescued from an amateur breeder.

Sanctuary

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2010

Sanctuary

Sherry Woodard attempts to socialize a feral dog; an Elkhound mix with a skin condition.

The Road Home

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2010

The Road Home

A Staffordshire Terrier mix tests Michelle Besmehn's patience with her hyperactive behavior; John and McKenzie take a road trip to help their favorite foster dog find a new home.

Close Calls

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2010

Close Calls

The team helps a Texas shelter racing to save dogs from death; a lab mix who won't stop barking; a dog abandoned due to foreclosure.

Search and Rescue

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2010

Search and Rescue

Behavior consultant Sherry Woodard attempts to start a program training shelter dogs in search and rescue.

Chance for Change

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Feb 26, 2010

Chance for Change

A Catahoula mix struggles with the disease "puppy strangles"; a lab mix puppy works towards learning manners.

Puppy Mill Rescue

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Mar 5, 2010

Puppy Mill Rescue

A trainer teaches a Shepherd mix to dance in hopes of curbing his dog aggression; a large mass breeder rescue mission in Missouri.

Dogs in Need

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Mar 12, 2010

Dogs in Need

A yellow lab mix has a condition that causes her to keep losing weight; Jeff Popowich and Dr. Mike volunteer to spay and neuter as many dogs as possible on a remote Indian reservation.

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