Are you watching the show Dogs in the City

[Chloe, Finley & Mama Shelley]

There is a show on TV right now where I am called Dogs in the City, and there is a beautiful Goldendoodle on right now.

Is anyone else catching this? Its on CBS

[Stephanie and Jellybean]

I was so upset watching this. That poor puppy. I couldn't believe how the dad and kids were treating her. Why would anyone think that teaching your kids to "smack" a puppy would turn out well?

[F, Calla & Luca]

I see enormous dogs in NYC. Of course I don't know the size of the owner's apartments but unless you have a lot of money you are likely to live in a shoebox in Manhattan.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It's much more about the breed of the dog rather than the size of the dog. Some of the largest dogs in existence, like Newfoundlands, can do very well with apartment living, as they are generally lethargic indoors and do not require a ton of exercise. Sporting dogs like retrievers, on the other hand, don't usually lie around all day and need space to move and run on a regular basis.

[Louise Cyr]

If it had been a smaller dog, it would probably be dead, or seriously injured.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

I saw bits and pieces and it spurred quite a discussion between myself and DH.  We are expecting our first child (human) and there is NO WAY my kids will be allowed to treat their dogs that way.  I would get rid of DH if he treated Peri or Taquito like that BTW.  One of the reasons I love him is because of his kindness to animals.  I told DH that a big goal of ours needs to be "to teach Charlotte how to be kind to animals and take care of Peri & Taquito as soon as she is old enough to understand".

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I didn't see the show, and I'm glad I didn't, but I think it sounds like a perfect example of why rescue groups won't adopt dogs to first-time owners or families with kids.

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

I saw the show for the first time last night.  The poor doodle.... I can't believe the partents let the kids treat the dog that way.  It upset me to see that, it is just common sense which obviously the parents had none !!!!  Poor doodle :(

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I didn't see the show, so I don't know if this applies, but it goes back to the idea of "a dog for the kids". Nobody should get a dog, any dog, "for the kids." They have to get a dog because they want a dog and would want a dog even if they had no kids.

"Dogs for the kids" get treated like living toys, because they're acquired with the same motivation.

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Yes, the good news is that I do not think this represents all families with kids.  I have quite a few good friends with children and dogs and their dogs are a wonderful part of their family and they would never treat them this way. 

[Elizabeth & Cosmo]

I missed the very first part, so I didn't see the set up of the story about the doodle. But the parts I did see were a perfect illustration of our trainer's adage, "You get the dog you deserve."

In other words, Stella's behavior was the direct result of the way the father and children treated her---but Stella was being blamed for "misbehaving." And Justin did make the point several times that, in these situations, the dog often ends up in a shelter and/or euthanized for biting a child. He was trying to impress upon the dumbo parents how serious the situation was.

Just as with the other episodes, these people were totally clue-free.

The more of these episodes I watch, the more upset I become. Maybe I should just quit watching!

[Meridith and Lola]

The show is definitely more about entertainment than true training shows like"it's me or the dog" or the "dog whisperer".  I live in  NYC and was actually put in touch with the casting director looking for dogs with certain issues.  The list I got is below. Lola and I did not fit any of these though I did try to offer others potential issues!!.  In seeing the show though,  we would not have been a very good fit.

The show looks like it was filmed last summer in the city so this must be for the next season - assuming it get's picked up.  

I agree the treatment of the doodle in last night's episode is terrible but on the positive side it is showing families that this is not the way to treat a dog.  I may be biased because this is my city but I am somewhat surprised by such negative reviews of the show by the group.  It's on network TV and brings awareness to a larger audience that most of the problems are with the owners and not the dogs and that there are ways to correct them.  He stresses it is mainly the owners issues and not the dog which is really the same thing that Cesar says.

 Here are some of the situations they were looking to cast:
--Neighborhood menace
--Person/couple/family looking to adopt a dog - they must be great characters and have a compelling back story as to why they need a dog
--Real estate stories -- people looking to move with their dogs
--Firehouse needs new dog or wants to train their current dog
--Couple moving in together whose dogs don't get along
--Doggie custody issues
--Family or couple vacation story (don’t know what to do with the dog while away)
--Puppy birthing- dog about to give birth
--People who have dog fears (boyfriend or relative has dog they are afraid of to be around)

[Chloe, Finley & Mama Shelley]

Thank you Meredith.. I'm with you.. So much negativity here.. I agree with you about that at least it does bring some awareness to a large audience who may learn at least something from watching the show..
I just thought it was a cute dog and that's all I wanted to say... Sorry I posted it now!