Bad Dog Academy
Bad Dog Academy is a TV show on Channel 4. School's in session as expert trainers take on some of Britain's naughtiest dogs - and their owners. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 13 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2025.
Last episode
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The trainers take on newfador Ruby, an imposing eight stone of solid dog who refuses to budge on walks. And Maltese bichon Marco just won't listen. (S1 Ep5)
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55:00Marvin the collie keeps lunging and nipping. Can his trainer win Marvin's trust and stop the nipping from turning into biting? And there's a diva in the house: Maggie the cockapoo. (S1 Ep4)
55:00Ken is terrified of dogs - including his own 18-month-old cockapoo, Freddie. Can the trainers fix both man and dog and restore harmony to the family home? (S1 Ep3)
55:00Experts help some of the country's naughtiest dogs. Can they train a destructive Dalmatian that's costing its owners thousands, and cure a canine phobia of windscreen wipers? (S1 Ep2)
55:00Expert trainers help Britain's naughtiest dogs - and their owners. Fierce cockapoo Bear is putting a marriage under stress. Angry Chihuahua Gina has to be carried around in a bag. (S1 Ep1)
Series 2
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1:00:00Grieving Pomeranian Pixie is off her food. Ronnie the bulldog can't stop humping. And with a baby due, Naomi, Joe and Tank want to start family life off on the right paw. (S2 Ep8)
1:00:00Great Dane puppy Sid has to learn some manners on his lead; can trainee Sean get this big baby under control? And Dawn and Don can't ignore rescue dog Buddy's postie-hating habits. (S2 Ep7)
1:00:00Mum and daughter Kristie and Kirsten's six basset hounds bark a lot. Can a whistle and some magic words bring some control? And French bulldog Ace has separation anxiety. (S2 Ep6)
1:00:00This time at the Academy, a cavapoo that won't walk, an aggressive street dog from Spain, and a pooch that very much doesn't like household cleaning products. (S2 Ep5)
1:00:00A lockdown cockapoo called Sunny's incessant barking is driving everyone crazy. But what is poor Sunny trying to say? And can trainer Victoria teach Maggie the collie to slow down? (S2 Ep4)
1:00:00Fluffball Dougie is on a final warning with local law enforcement. Can the trainers reform this serial biter? And Sam needs help with her St Bernards - a two-dog wrecking crew. (S2 Ep3)
1:00:00Tim and Chelsey love their bulldog Bobby but feed him so well that he's stopped walking. And can first-time dog owner Natalie get the hang of mega-yapper Milo the mini Dachshund? (S2 Ep2)
1:00:00Expert trainers take on Britain's naughtiest dogs, and their humans. Eight-stone Cane Corso mastiff puppy Ghost has got the neighbours - and his owners - living in fear. (S2 Ep1)