Liverpool Who Let the Dogs Out and About?

'We have travelled all over the country to bring you amazing,

'talented and sometimes unusual dogs.

'Dr Scott is our resident vet.

'He thinks he's an action man, too.

'Claire is our expert. She knows EVERYTHING about dogs.

'Kate? Well, she's kind of in charge and runs the show.

'And not forgetting Ashleigh and Pudsey, our superstar duo.

'Right, we've met the team.

'Now, please welcome to the stage, Scott...'

CHEERS AND APPLAUSE 'Kate...

'Claire and Nelly.

'Not forgetting Ashleigh and Pudsey, who'll be popping up later.'

Hello and welcome to the roadshow dedicated unconditionally,

hopelessly and completely to dogs.

Today, we're in a city in the northwest of England

famous for the Beatles.

CHEERING

And is known for a few very successful football teams.

Sorry, Tranmere! GROANS AND LAUGHTER

If you haven't guessed, where are we, everyone?

CROWD: Liverpool!

Yes, the roadshow has stopped in Liverpool,

at Croxteth Hall and Country Park, to be precise.

We've got a lot to get through, so here's what's on today's show.

'First, Claire will be teaching three young dog-trainers a trick.

'Kate gets very close to the granddaddy of all dogs - the wolf!

'Ashleigh will be answering audience questions in Ask Ashleigh.

'And in Pet Squad, Mother Goose steals all the pet treats!

'Oh, no! What are they going to do?'

A great show, but first, it's time to find out a bit more about here.

This is the Who Let The Dogs Out And About? guide to Liverpool.

'Today, we're in Liverpool.

'Liverpool is in the northwest of England - home to thousands of dogs

'and nearly half a million people!

'The locals here are sometimes known as Scousers,

'apparently, named after a stew that sailors used to eat called scouse.

'I never knew that!

'Famous Liverpudlians include the Wombats

'and X Factor finalist Rebecca Ferguson.

'The city's world famous for football,

'especially Liverpool and Everton, who play in the English Premiership.

'Liverpool sits on the River Mersey

'and its waterfront is home to loads of interesting buildings.

'This is the Albert Dock.

'One of the most famous buildings is the Royal Liver Building.

'On its roof sit two massive birds called the Liver Birds,

'which are the symbols of the city.

'In April 2012, the city welcomed three giant puppets,

'which included a nine-metre-tall dog!

'Imagine taking HIM for a walk - never mind cleaning up his poo!

'One of the strangest places in Liverpool lies beneath the city.

'Nearly 200 years ago,

'an eccentric businessman built an enormous labyrinth of tunnels.

'No-one knows why he did it.

'Perhaps he owned a dog with a large collection of bones.

'And that's Liverpool!

'Now, it's Trick Time with Claire and Nelly.'

Today, we're teaching our dogs to jump through a hoop.

It looks a bit like this.

OK, Nelly. Hup!

Good girl. Again. Hup! Yeah!

'Look at her go! Nelly made that look so easy.

'But which of our trainers will impress Claire the most today?'

Hi, Rebecca. You've got a lovely golden retriever. What's his name?

-He's called Barney.

-Does Barney know any tricks?

-Yeah. He knows "bang".

-Like "play dead"?

-Yeah.

-Can we see it?

-Yeah. Barney, watch!

Sit.

Bang. Bang.

Oh, no! He's dead!

-Oliver, you've got a King Charles spaniel.

-Yeah. He's called Pluto.

-He's lovely. How old is he?

-He's nearly two.

-Is he good at learning tricks?

-Yeah, he's quite good.

-If you could teach him anything, what would you teach him?

-Ooh.

-To do my homework, probably.

-Yeah! It's a good answer!

And we've got Millie. You've got a black lab. What's his name?

-Winston.

-When did you get Winston?

-I was five and it was in 2006.

-Can he do any special tricks?

-He can do "speak".

-Let's see him speak. That'd be good.

-Speak! Speak!

SMALL BARK Good boy.

That's a nice little speak. What's his favourite food?

Well, he's eaten lots of socks.

-He eats socks?

-Yes. He hasn't eaten some in a while.

Dr Scott said once a dog ate 13 socks and had to have an operation.

-Has he had an operation?

-Yeah, he's had three.

Three operations?! Hide your socks, people!

So, there's three steps to this trick.

The first step is you get a treat in your hand.

You're luring your dog through the hoop. Good girl.

Letting her have it when she gets through.

When she starts getting the hang of it, not too frightened of it,

start lifting the hoop a little bit higher - this is step two.

When they go through, you can say "Hup!"

or "Over!" or "Through the hoop!"

Step three, you shouldn't need to lure them at all.

Hold the hoop and say, "Hup!" And your dog should jump it.

You're going to need hoops. I've got some here. Take one, Rebecca.

We'll come back and see how they're getting on later. Back to you, Kate.

Thanks, Claire. Now, I can be pretty wild.

But even I'm not as wild as the animal in the next item.

Here's what happened when I met the daddy of all dogs - the wolf.

Today, I'm very excited and a little bit nervous

to be meeting these amazing animals at the UK Wolf Conservation Trust.

There are 12 wolves here, so let's find out a little bit more.

300 years ago, wolves roamed free all over the British Isles.

Today, they can only be found in sanctuaries like this.

I'm going to get the lowdown on these amazing creatures from Theresa

who runs the Wolf Trust.

Am I right that all dogs are descended from wolves?

It's absolutely true.

-Does that mean that you could keep a wolf as a pet?

-No, it doesn't.

Because you can't tame or train them.

They would not sit or sleep nicely in your house without destroying it.

So there's a big difference between a wolf and a dog.

First up, it's feeding time.

I'm going to help Clive from the Wolf Trust prepare lunch.

What an appetising feast the wolves have in store!

Raw beef with a side of chicken wings, anyone? Tasty!

Well, for the wolves, anyway.

-I hold it like that?

-Like that.

She'll take it off you.

And just remember how powerful those jaws are!

-Have you ever lost a finger?

-No. Still got all mine.

They say her bite's 1500 pound a square inch.

That's like the weight of ten people standing on your thumb! Ouch!

-There we go.

-CRUNCHING

-No trouble with those bones.

-Incredible teeth!

Have quite a small piece.

Such powerful jaws, crunching straight through the bones.

Incredibly, these guys are still hungry. Next course, leg of deer.

This feels really weird!

Let's give them some deer, guys.

Go!

They're so powerful and that's pretty scary,

because I'm going into the enclosure to meet them face-to-face.

Before I meet a wolf, I need to have a safety chat

from the wolf keeper, Clive. What do I need to know?

Although they look like dogs, the main difference is their bite power.

They have got very powerful teeth.

They greet each other muzzle to muzzle.

People wouldn't like a wolf jumping up to their shoulders,

-so we've substituted our fists.

-OK.

So you just stand in a line with your fists in front of you.

They'll come up and take your scent and you'll be part of their pack.

Whatever you do, don't take a backward step.

They'll think, "They're frightened of me. What shall I try next?"

-Potential prey!

-Possibly! No, they're fine, these guys.

This is 13-year-old Lunka, and she's about to check me out.

Think I've been accepted!

When she takes your scent again, move round and stroke her belly.

Keep the other fist about a foot away from her mouth.

If she turns round to reassure herself,

she can sniff your fist again.

Left fist out.

Wait till she's finished investigating you.

-Come round here.

-And keep my fist out there.

-There.

-Right underneath.

-There we are!

Keep talking to her! Hello.

This is amazing! The fur feels fantastic.

I can officially say I've had a stroll with some wolves and survived!

HOWLING

Wolves are famous for their howl and I've got a howling expert here,

Fran, and we're going to see if we can get the wolves to howl.

BOTH HOWL

WOLF JOINS IN

HOWLS

Despite the weather, I've had an amazing day.

These guys are super-strong, faster than Usain Bolt

and can eat a lot of chicken wings - I've got one thing left to say.

HOWLS

What amazing animals they were! You didn't look very scared.

I wasn't, then everybody kept saying,

"Are you going to be all right with the wolves?"

That made me panic a little bit.

I thought, "This guy means business.

-"I shouldn't stick any fingers out."

-Wolves do tend to mean business.

They've got one of the hardest bites of any dog.

-What was the best thing?

-Getting to walk with wolves.

I think I was almost accepted by the pack.

And I got to keep a bit of wolf fluff,

which I found in my pocket the other week.

Lovely! Here's what's still to come on today's show.

'Dr Scott gives tips

'on what you need to think about when getting a dog.

'We'll find out what Ashleigh and Pudsey really get up to at home.

'Over at the display area, there are some hot dogs to be found.

'And Nelly and Claire have a go at the dog sport of flyball.

'First up...'

Hello. Today, I'm helping you make the all-important decision

of how to choose the right dog for you.

Your family has to sit down and really think about this decision.

Just getting a dog because they're cute or you really want one

is a terrible idea and can contribute why thousands of dogs go to rescue centres.

I've got four really important points to think about

before you get anywhere near those cute puppies -

your house, energy levels, cost and time.

Your house. How big is it? Do you have a garden?

Do you live in the city or in the country?

All those things make a massive impact on the size of dog and breed you might choose.

Not the dog's energy levels - your energy level.

You have to be honest with yourself.

Do you like going out and about into the great outdoors on weekends?

Or do you like snuggling up on the couch watching CBBC?

It doesn't matter which you choose, as long as you're honest.

That would dictate the breed you might get.

Dogs are really expensive to have. They live about 12 years.

It's not just the purchase price, it's vet bills,

their food, their toys, grooming products.

Kids, you've got to rely on your parents.

If it's not in the budget, it's best not to get one.

They take up a lot of your time.

Two to three hours per day, your dog will require your attention.

If both of your parents work full time,

if you guys do a lot of after-school activities,

then maybe right now isn't the right time to get a dog.

If you've thought about those points and you still think you've got room

in your heart and your home for a dog, we get to the exciting bit.

I've invited along some of the UK's most popular breeds

for you to look at.

Hello, Nicola.

Nicola, Labradors are energetic, they're full of beans, they're smart

and they're the most popular breed in the UK.

-Why do you think they're so popular?

-What's not to love?

They've got a lovely temperament. They're easy to train.

-They're great with children.

-They are fantastic dogs.

If you're finding that the energy of a Labrador's a bit much,

yuo might want something smaller.

Simon, you've got a very cute French bulldog.

-What's the best characteristic of your dog?

-He's really good fun.

He doesn't need that much walking.

If you don't want to walk too much, this is the sort of dog.

He loves snuggling and watching CBBC.

A nice couch potato dog there! Next, we've got a cocker spaniel.

You are absolutely gorgeous.

Val, cocker spaniels are really high energy. They're not for everyone.

We're very lucky. We've got a yard. We keep horses.

They have the run of the yard and the field all day.

That's perfect for them.

But in fact, the elder gentleman down here

is a one-walk-a-day sort of chap and he's very happy.

I notice your dog's quite naughty. They love a bit of chewing!

He tried to chew the microphone!

Now, westies, Denise. I love a westie. They're great family pets.

-But they've got really strong personalities.

-Yes, they have.

They do need to be trained and a lot of exercise.

They are little white cute things, but they take a lot of exercise.

White little cute things. Maybe it's for you.

Crossbreed dogs are just as awesome.

Claire, you've got a beautiful little crossbreed here.

Hello, mate. How are you? Crossbreeds, why are they special?

You're getting the best of both dogs, really.

He's a husky German shepherd cross.

-He's got a good temperament - even though he's jumping up!

-He is!

He needs a lot of work,

but you are getting the best of both dogs in crossbreeds.

I totally agree.

Actually, crossbreeds win a lot of obedience awards.

They're smart and they can be really healthy.

My top tip is that getting a dog is a really big decision and shouldn't be taken lightly.

They live a long time and they need a lot of your attention.

Be realistic and then do your research to ensure that your family

are the perfect partners for your new perfect pooch.

If you need any more information on breeds or how to look after a puppy,

check out the CBBC website, the Who Let The Dogs Out And About? page.

Thanks, Scott, you'll also find the amazing game Bark Mania on the CBBC website.

Now, you have to enter a code to unlock something new.

I just happen to have a code here.

This week's code is biscuits, waggy tail, paw print, football.

That's biscuits, waggy tail, paw print, football.

Go there and unlock something pretty cool for the game.

Now it's time for our audience to ask Ashleigh and Pudsey some very important questions.

I've got a question for Ashleigh and Pudsey.

Does Pudsey like any unusual foods?

Well, a couple of months ago, I tried giving him carrots

and he wouldn't eat them, he hated them.

Then I went on a private jet with Simon Cowell

and Pudsey started eating Simon Cowell's carrots.

So he doesn't eat MY carrots, but he eats Simon Cowell's carrots.

My question for Ashleigh and Pudsey

is why does Bertie howl when the telephone rings?

I think that's the oddest question I've had so far.

I don't know why Bertie howls at the telephone.

But you could try getting someone to ring your house phone

and then try and distract Bertie while the phone is ringing.

Throw a ball, use some treats, just try and distract Bertie as much as possible.

What's Pudsey's favourite toy?

Pudsey only has one favourite toy.

It's red and it's like a ball on the end of a string bit.

It doesn't look very appealing but he absolutely loves it.

Once he's got hold of it, no getting it back.

How does your dog get down a slide on its own?

-LAUGHING:

-Why is your dog on the top of a slide, anyway?

I don't know, but I'm going to try practising that one with Pudsey.

There's more Ask Ashleigh next week. Now over to Kate, with a very special guest.

Now, we all know that super-heroes have their own super-powers.

Spider-man's got his spidey senses.

Superman can fly and Batman has got all of his gadgets.

I'm delighted to say that we've got our very own super-hero on the show.

His super power is so good, it's even won him some medals.

It's his sense of smell. Everyone, please welcome Trio and Dave.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Dave, what is the award that Trio received and why is it so special?

Trio won the Animal Victoria Cross, it's called the Dickens Medal.

That was for gallantry, doing our job out in Afghanistan.

-Is it just dogs that can win it?

-No.

Cats, pigeons, horses, all of them can achieve the gallantry award.

-Even pigeons?

-Pigeons were used to carry out messenger services

between the trenches.

Brilliant. And what did Trio do to win the award?

Trio was my dog out in Afghanistan.

We were looking for bombs in front of the soldiers,

so that none of our troops got killed by roadside bombs.

What a job to be doing!

Trio has retired, but he's agreed to let us see him at work.

Earlier, we gave one of the audience members a very special toy

hiding some gunpowder.

I think they're going to try and hide it now. If you could do that.

Hide Trio's eyes. Come on, Trio.

He's hiding behind your back. That's fine.

I believe it has been hidden somewhere super-tricky to find.

So, Trio, off you go.

-DRAMATIC MUSIC

-And they're off through the crowd.

-Good lad.

-He's interested in the cameramen.

Get off!

Go on. Good boy.

-Seek!

-He's heading in the right direction.

I think he's nearly there. This is very impressive.

-Have they found it?

-CHEERING

Amazing!

Dave, thank you so much for bringing Trio along.

A round of applause for Dave and Trio.

CHEERS AND APPLAUSE

Now it's time to find Claire in the display area.

On this show, we don't just get the best dogs - we get the best dogs doing the best stunts.

Today, we've got the West Lancs Dog Display Team

and these daredevil dogs aren't just jumping through hoops,

they're jumping through hoops of fire.

AUDIENCE: Ooooh!

Here, we've got Scott, the team manager.

-I thought you'd have collies, but you've got border terriers, a setter.

-We have indeed.

We like to have diversity.

-How many breeds do you have?

-Probably about 20.

-How long have you been doing this for?

-20 years today!

You must be really good and I'm really excited.

Without much further ado, light the fire!

AUDIENCE: Oooh!

'Welcome to today's agility, here in Liverpool.

'It's safe to say things are going to hot up quite quickly!

'Our first daring dog is Hank, a German shepherd.

'Interesting fact about Hank - he is also a goalkeeping dog,

'and once saved a shot from Spanish striker Fernando Torres!

'Next, Wilma, the border terrier.

'She's not using a trampoline. She can jump that high!

'Rusty, the Irish red setter now.

'Rusty looks a little unsure.

'He's going for it. Good work, Rusty.

'Finn, the springer spaniel steps up. A bouncy breed.

'He should be right up for flying through the flames.

'He's peaked a bit too early. Oh, dear. Finn's lost interest.

'Our second German shepherd of the day. This is Misty.

'Some excellent jumping from Misty.

'Tiny Tia is a wired haired Jack Russell.

'And Big George is a harlequin Great Dane.

'No problems for this big fella.

'Ben the border collie, a great breed for agility.

'Our second Jack Russell, Flint,

'making light work of the smaller hoops.

'And last, but by no means least, it's Lexi, our lhasa apso.

'Finishing us off in style. That was some exhilarating agility!'

That was amazing! Well done, guys!

Give them a big round of applause, everyone.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

-How cool was that?

-That was awesome!

On a serious note, guys, dogs aren't used to fires and open flames

and can be injured if they get too close.

The only fire your dog should be near is the one they snuggle up to in your living room.

Take note. The doc has spoken!

Now it's time for my favourite group of super-cool animals - Pet Squad.

# Three happy pets, one crazy goose

# It all went bad when the goose got loose

# Crazy times and that's the truth Boop boopie doop doop boobedy doop

# Prof's machine held a big surprise For all the pets got trapped inside

# All of them got super-ised Boop boob adoop boobie de doop

# What's P Town gonna do?

# Some of the pets got super, too

-# Watch out! She's coming through!

-I'll get you, Pet Squad! #

Oops.

SNORING

The Snack-o-Spencer is ready.

So, pets, which one of you little fluff balls

wants first go?

Bingo?

Coochie-coochie-coo. BARKING

Miaw.

Hungry, Dodge?

Look, bones, milk, seeds.

You just sit on this.

Good boy. Sometimes, I almost feel

like you daft old pets understand me. Ha!

Oh! Perfect!

WILD BEEPING

Oooh!

Oh! Sorry!

POWERS DOWN Ah, minor technical hitch.

I'm in despair!

All I want is to be Queen of Gooseland.

-SOBS

-Give me my chocs, Wilma.

Of course! Why didn't I think of it before?

It's SO simple!

I'll call it Operation Snack Attack.

Norman!

-Take notes.

-Yes, Mother Goose.

I want you to steal every single snack in P Town.

"Every single snack in P town."

How come you're so hungry, boss?

I'm not gonna eat the snacks, you imbecile.

"I'm not gonna eat the snacks, you imbecile."

Oh.

What ARE you gonna do with the snacks, boss?

-Pets love snacks, right?

-Right.

Not so fast! Get me all the pet snacks in the whole of P Town.

That way, I will control the pets.

They'll do anything for me and I will be Queen! Hahaha!

Honk honk honk. Hahahaha.

What are you waiting for? Get the snacks!

No more snacks for the pets of P Town.

Unless they do what I want.

SNORING

ALARM BLARES

Breakfast time?

No, Bingo. We got the call-up.

SQUEAKING

Aaargh!

Aargh!

Aaargh!

Aaargh!

Wa-hoo!

'Super-isation is go, go, go!'

Ha-ha!

Hi-YAH!

Miaow.

BURP!

Now is it breakfast time?

Pet Squad, we have a problem!

There are no pet snacks in the whole of P Town!

Oh, no!

The pets are out of control! Ow! Down! Down!

Latest news.

A series of daring snack naps have left P Town snackless.

Pets all over town are revolting.

Only Pet Squad can save the day now.

Turn that rubbish off! It's making me hungry.

-WHISTLES

-Pepe!

Where to? Spot of sightseeing? On my left, the Statue of Liberty.

Mother Goose's observatory! This scam's got feathers all over it.

OK, Sheba. I just need a turbo boost!

ENGINE REVS Pet Squad to the resc...

WHEEZES ..rescue.

Does this mean I've got time for brekkie?

SNIFFING I...can...

smell the snacks! Follow me!

Will THIS help?

Ha ha ho! Yes, that's helping.

Let's beat that dog!

SNIFFING The trail ends here.

A-herm! Hello, doggy. So you finally made it, hm?

Snacks? Where the snacks?

I'll find 'em!

Boys, we just need to think about it.

Where would a warped criminal genius hide huge amounts of pet snacks?

I know. Er...

-In huge snack-shaped floating balloons?

-Oh, boy.

Big floating sna-acks!

I was SO gonna say balloons.

No! It's those Pet Squad goody-goodies!

Aargh!

-SOBBING:

-I deserve to be Queen!

I'm pretty!

I'd look great on stamps! Waaahaha!

A-herm. You still have the snacks, boss.

SOBBING

Hm! Yes, I do.

That was a test to see if you remembered I still had the snacks.

Hey, Ma, why don't you float the snack balloons

over to City Hall right now, cause a big pet riot

and take over P Town pronto?

Stupid duck-brain son of mine!

Here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to...

float the snack balloons over to City Hall right now,

cause a big pet riot and take over P Town.

Fire up the duck-copter!

AND UNLEASH THE SNA-A-ACKS!

Oh, no! Follow the snacks! Chase! Run!

Let's go!

CACOPHONY OF ANIMAL CALLS

-Do something, Chief.

-I'm on it, Mayor.

BACKFIRES

-OK, boys, we need a plan!

-Burst them snack balloons.

I love you, big floating snacks.

Oh, boy!

OK, Bingo, prepare to launch!

All set!

Whoa!

Hahahaha! Can you hear that?

That's the sound of victory. The pets are taking over City Hall.

They'll do anything for me now. I will be Queen!

Who the heroes?

Oops.

Whoa!

Miaow!

Uh-oh!

Whoa!

The pets are under control again.

It's SO not fair!

The pets are being all goody-goody again.

Ooh! My ducky-wuckies!

Time to test Snack-o-Spencer mark two.

Who wants to test it out?

SNORING/GROANING

Oh, you funny, lazy pets.

I'll do it myself.

Not bad.

< Chewy, but not bad.

'Mm, that's put ME in the mood for dog biscuits. Only joking.

'Stay tuned to find out how Claire's Trick Timers are getting on.

'Right now, we're at home with Ashleigh and Pudsey.'

# I'm gonna make it to heaven

# Baby, remember my name

# Remember my name. #

Pudsey! You're not supposed to eat biscuits before dinner!

Woof!

We're back to see who has taught their dog how to jump through hoops.

Here's Ashleigh and Pudsey doing it.

Pudsey absolutely loves this. One of his favourite tricks.

We're going to demonstrate it now. Ready, Puds? Over!

Good! Over!

Good boy! Well done! Big good luck to all three of you.

'First up is Barney.'

Sit. Over!

Come on!

'He's getting a bit tangled. I wonder if Claire has any advice.'

It's a good idea to hold the treat and the lead in one hand.

Oh, you mean like that!

Good boy. Hup! Good boy!

'Next is Pluto. He's a bit distracted.

'The hoop is over there!'

Wow! That's pretty good!

'Perfect, Pluto, the super-spaniel.'

I think I want to see you a bit higher and a bit less luring.

You're coming on really well.

'Finally, it's Winston's turn.'

Brilliant. Very good!

'Well done, Winston.'

Work on having it a bit higher.

-You've got the lead and the hoop in one hand. Is that working OK?

-Yeah.

We'll be back to see these guys later. Here's what's still to come.

'We'll be back at Dr Scott's corner for some audience questions.

'Three brave souls take the Who Let The Dogs Out And About? time trial.

'Claire's knowledge of Lowchens is put to the test in Challenge Claire.

'And we'll be treated to the best of Liverpool's catwalking canines.'

Now, remember to go to the Bark Mania game on the CBBC website,

where you can enter a code and unlock something new for the game.

"What is that code?" I hear you ask. Hold on a second.

It's right here. It's only biscuits, waggy tail, paw print, football.

This is the last time. Biscuits, waggy tail, paw print, football.

So go online and unlock something cool.

Time to head back to Dr Scott's corner. He's got a packed waiting room.

I'm joined by some very cute kids and their very cute animals.

-Hello, Grace. What's your dog's name?

-Pepsi.

-What's Pepsi's problem?

-He chews our toys.

That's a drag, isn't it?

-Plastic and rubber toys? Are they the ones he chews?

-Yeah.

That's because, since he was a puppy, he's been allowed to chew toys made of plastic and rubber.

He's never worked out that your toys aren't his toys.

Whenever he's chewing a toy, put them right away.

You need to be really neat and keep your toys away from your dog.

Yeah? Good girl.

-What's your name?

-Kirsty.

-What's your dog's name?

-Todd.

-What's Todd's problem?

-He's always itching and scratching his back.

GROWLING Dogs are really prone...

Todd's growling at the cameraman!

Todd is prone to getting parasites, little insects that attack them.

Like fleas and ticks. GROWLING

He doesn't like fleas and ticks, clearly.

Make sure that he puts treatment on from the vet.

It could also be allergies. If he's losing fur, see your vet.

He's mad about the thought of seeing a vet!

-Hi, there. What's your name?

-Oliver.

-What's your dog's name?

-Bentley.

Wow! That's a very posh name for a dog! What's his problem?

Why do dogs get runny eyes when they eat?

That's a really good question.

They're leaning down so they've got tears coming out of their eye while they're eating.

You can lift their food onto something higher.

If it continues, it can be that they're allergic to the food.

Again, go and see your vet. Yeah?

Last but not least, hello, Ruby.

-I've got a dog just like yours. Your dog's called Bertie?

-Yeah.

I've got Dave, who looks exactly like Bertie.

-What's Bertie been up to?

-He always eats grass.

-Right.

-And, um...he drinks out of puddles.

-Right.

A lot of time when dogs are eating dirt and grass, they're missing some kind of mineral in their diet.

They're being told by their brain to get those minerals.

It's quite normal. Cats love drinking out of dirty puddles.

I know we can't mention cats too much, but I just did it!

So, a very interesting surgery this week. Back to you.

On Who Let The Dogs Out And About? we like to try new things.

Our Nelly is already pretty talented but she can still learn a new trick or two.

Here's what happened when she had a go at flyball.

I think Claire went along as well.

Flyball is one of the fastest-growing dog sports.

Starting in America in the 1960s, it's played all over the world,

including here in the UK.

Flyball is a really exciting sport for dogs.

It keeps them fit. It keeps them healthy.

The best thing about flyball is having fun.

BLOWS WHISTLE

'The rules are quite simple.

'Teams of four dogs race against each other in a relay race.

'They jump over four hurdles to a box that releases a tennis ball

'when the dogs press a spring-loaded pad.

'Then they race back with the ball.

'The team that does this the fastest is the winner.'

The thing I like best about flyball is the relationship,

you get to bond with your dog.

I think you get to know each other better throughout the experience.

Nelly and I were invited to a training camp

with the Lomond Flyball Team to give it a go.

Nelly was great with the jumps,

but when it came to hitting the box, she was a bit nervous.

She's growing in confidence and I'm sure she'll get the hang of it.

Even more exciting, they've asked me to join the team for a beginner race

at the competition this weekend.

I don't know how she'll do on Sunday, but she's doing really well at training. Fingers crossed.

Today is the day of the big flyball tournament.

Me and Nelly are all psyched-up,

but we've only had one lesson so we need some help.

We should find some kids and get some tips. What do you think?

-Woof!

-Come on, then.

My tip for Nelly is she doesn't drop the ball too early.

Just make it as a game.

If she's not interested, take her away and just keep her happy.

Have fun and enjoy what you're doing with your dog.

Good luck, Claire and Nelly. I think you'll do well.

Before the race began I was a bit nervous,

but Nelly seemed calm and focused.

We were going up against the Dundee Dynamutz, wearing purple.

Nelly was doing OK. She was a bit hesitant on her first run.

But I was shouting as much encouragement to her as I could,

and she seemed to grow in confidence the more she ran.

Competition is so fast-paced and exciting. We are having great fun.

My heart is really thumping.

Nelly is improving, getting faster and faster every time,

although I don't think we'll be breaking any flyball records today.

The impressive Dundee Dynamutz won most of the prizes.

When we win it feels really good, knowing that you beat other teams,

that your techniques and hard work have actually paid off.

You congratulate the other teams. You be a good sport.

You don't brag about it. At the end of the day, it's fun.

Nelly and I got a medal for taking part. Woo-hoo!

And Rachel from the Lomond team won a prize, too.

Hey, Rachel, what have you got?

We won third place in the starters race.

-Oh, well done! That's really great!

-It's the taking part that counts.

-That's what we think, but I'm glad I've won.

-I bet you are!

We did really well. She went down, got the ball, brought it back.

I'm so proud of her.

Nelly! Nelly! Nelly!

And we're going to win next time, aren't we, Nelly? Come on.

-Fantastic job, Nelly.

-She did well for one lesson.

They asked her to join one of their teams in a competition.

Unbelievable! Well done, guys!

It's time to go over to Kate Edmondson at the time trial course.

I'm getting ready for the ultimate in dog agility.

This is the Who Let The Dogs Out And About? time trial!

But we don't have real dogs. Oh, no, my friends.

Instead, we've got humans dressed as dogs.

They'll be taking on the biggest time challenge in humans dressed as dogs agility history ever!

They'll be taking it in turns to go around our amazing agility course.

'The course! First up, the poles of peril.

'Competitors must weave their way through.

'Then, the seesaw of sorrow.

'Getting over safely is trickier than it looks.

'Next, the mat of mayhem.

'Competitors freestyle for three seconds.

'Over the hurdles of hurt. They're not high, but be careful.

'And finally, the tunnel of terror.

'But take the big bone with you or your time won't count!'

We have our marshal standing by keeping the official time.

Marshal, are you ready?

First up, Sarah the Dalmatian.

A powerful breed, she should make short work of the course today.

To the start line, please.

-In three, two, one, go!

-WHISTLE

And Sarah the Dalmatian is off.

This spotty breed was bred to run behind carriages in the olden days,

but you can't tell from her casual approach to those poles of peril.

Over the seesaw of sorrow with ease.

What is she going to do on the mat of mayhem?

Scratching a flea from her ear. Nice bit of freestyling.

Over the hurdles, grabbing the bone and through the tunnel.

Trying to hide from me there.

Dalmatians are notoriously bad at hide 'n' seek.

You can always "spot" them! Haha!

She's across the line with 32.49 seconds.

CHEERING

Next, Zack the Labrador.

Will he be zig-zacking through the poles of peril?

-In three, two, one, go!

-WHISTLE

Zack the Labrador is off. Who knew Labradors could Irish dance?

Look at those feet! Super-fast.

Over onto the seesaw of sorrow now.

Is he going to have steady footwork?

And he glides over with ease.

What sort of freestyling is Zack going to do? Is he taking a tinkle?

Is that allowed?

Labradors have got webbed toes, which makes them excellent swimmers.

This is going swimmingly for Zack.

Can he make it through the tunnel of terror?

He's dropped the bone! Will he pick it up in time?

Come on, Zack. You can do it!

He's across the line with 39.13 seconds.

CHEERING

Finally, Ruckus the Rottweiler.

Let's hope he can rock around in record time.

-In three, two, one, go!

-WHISTLE

He's certainly quick off the mark.

Have a look at that amazing footwork. Great paw action!

Onto the seesaw of sorrow. He's taken a tumble!

It'll take him a rott-while to recover from that.

He's digging for a bone.

You might find one over the hurdles of hurt.

There it is, as promised. He's got to take it through the tunnel.

Can he make it in a record time? Let's find out.

He's super-fast. He makes it across the line!

CHEERING

So, all three dogs have completed the course, but who is the winner?

I don't know, but this guy does.

Marshal, the official result, please. Thank you.

I can reveal that today's winner is...

..Ruckus!

Congratulations! You have won yourself this amazing medal!

Join us again to see more humans dressed as dogs doing agility.

This has been Time Trial. We'll see you soon.

'The cutest puppy on the fluffiest pillow!

'Meet Susie, the perfect poodle pup to grace the purple pillow.

'This little cub is just four weeks old,

'and already spends most of her days sleeping, snoozing, yawning...

'Wait! Who's this?

'It's her little brother, Curly.

'Stop eating the pillow, Curly. Do you know how much that cost?

'You know what they say, let sleeping dogs lie.

'I might catch 40 winks.

'Ooh, move over, guys. That pillow looks very, very comfortable.

'No. I'm bored. Can we get on with the show?'

Time to put one of our lovely audience to the test in the doggiest quiz on TV.

Have they got what it takes to beat Claire? Let's find out.

Hello everyone. Welcome to Challenge Claire.

Claire is our resident doggie smarty pants.

Today, she's going head-to-head with Jade,

to find out who knows the most about lovely Lucy Lou here.

Ah!

Jade, what type of dog is Lucy Lou?

-Lucy Lou is a Lowchen, or a little lion dog.

-Oh, a Lowchen!

My doggie knowledge isn't brilliant, but I am learning.

Claire, do you know about Lowchens?

Not many people know a lot about the history of Lowchens.

-They're very mysterious.

-Get her!

-AUDIENCE: Oooh!

-It could be a tough one. Jade, how are you feeling?

-I'm OK.

Quietly confident over there. Claire, let's hear your buzzer.

-SQUEAK SQUEAK

-Jade, let's hear your buzzer.

Both working beautifully. On with the quiz.

JINGLE

What is the traditional way to clip your Lowchen?

SQUEAK Jade. Traditionally, like a lion.

She's correct. "Like a lion, with a shaved bottom and a natural mane."

The Lowchen was registered by the Kennel Club in the UK in which year?

-SQUEAK

-Claire?

-1971.

Oh! She IS a smarty pants! She got that one right!

True or false? The Lowchen is often called the rarest dog in the world.

-SQUEAK True.

-Absolutely correct.

It was on the brink of extinction 50 years ago.

How many 1sts have Jade and Lucy Lou the Lowchen won at Crufts?

-SQUEAK

-A million!

-She's wrong. Going to hand it over.

-We've had three.

Excellent. How did you know that?

Spell Lowchen - backwards!

SQUEAK

N-E-H-C-W-O with two dots over it and an L.

She even got the umlaut in there! Well done.

The Lowchen is a former Best In Show Crufts champion, true or false?

SQUEAK False.

It has never won at Crufts, but maybe you and Lucy Lou could win.

-Maybe.

-One day.

-One day.

That is the end of Challenge Claire. The winner is Jade.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Hands up if you learned a lot about Lowchens.

That's it from the most popular canine quiz show on telly.

Now, here's Dog Tales.

'Time to hear what our Liverpool audience have to say

'about their canine companions.'

Every morning, he wakes up.

He goes round the garden, up the stairs and back round.

And then, on the second lap, he bangs his head on the chair.

I don't get much sleep because Twist always snores -

very loud.

My dog, Zack, is very old.

He's 14. As a result of him being old, he's deaf.

So we trained with sign language. This is "sit".

That's "lie down". That's "stay". This is "come".

When Pepsi goes to the park, he always teases the swans

and the swans go, "Kheee!"

When the swans hiss, they put their feathers in the air.

One day, he was teasing the swans too much.

He got bit on the bum by one.

BOTH: Bye!

Pepsi!

Our amazing volunteers have been practising

teaching their dogs how to jump through hoops.

Which of them have mastered it?

'Barney first. Let's see what he can do.'

Whoa! That's pretty good!

Very good!

'Pluto did well earlier, but can he come out on top now?'

-He can also jump through my arms.

-What? Let's see this.

Pluto, through.

Brilliant!

'Finally, Winston, with his last chance to impress Claire.'

Hup!

Well done! Brilliant!

I think I'm going to have to give it to...

Oliver, because he did the extra little trick.

They all did brilliantly. Give them a round of applause.

It's time to introduce this week's catwalking canines.

First, seven-year-old rock chick Annabel

with her Shetland sheepdog, Tico.

This rock dog is dressed as his namesake Tico Torres,

drummer from Bon Jovi.

He's certainly "keeping the faith" in that outfit.

Next, we have seven-year-old Jess

with her Jackadoodle, Twist, dressed as a nurse and patient.

Can we get an "Ah!" for this poor pooch?

-AUDIENCE: Ah!

-Look at those bandages!

It looks like Twist has been a casualty of his active life.

He loves to skateboard, swim

and bury Jess's Barbies at the bottom of the garden.

Now, we have ten-year-old Hannah and Rosie, her Parsons Russell terrier

dressed as '80s pop stars - Kate, they've stolen your wardrobe!

Girls just wanna have fun and Rosie is no different.

She loves playing fetch on the beach,

as long as she doesn't get those lovely leg warmers wet.

I love those leg warmers!

Next, we have 11-year-old Isabelle and Harry, crossbreed.

They've come as a gardener and flower.

Harry might be hiding behind those petals but he's no wallflower.

He loves his agility class. There's no rooting Harry to the ground.

He's brilliant at jumping hurdles.

Finally, we have 12-year-old Olivia and Morgan the greyhound,

our Olympic athletes!

Go Team GB! Boxing might be an Olympic sport,

but Morgan delivers a different kind of knockout.

-He farts every time he stretches! Eugh! Morgan!

-Lovely.

Give it up for our catwalking canines.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE

Well done, guys. Good job. Good job.

-Brilliant.

-Very good.

That's all from Liverpool.

Thank you to all of you guys taking part in today's show.

Give them a big round of applause.

And of course, thanks to you guys, our brilliant audience.

We'll see you next time. Goodbye!

'Tune in next time, when the roadshow stops off in Bristol.

'Kate finds out about the daring doggie water sport of dog diving.

'Claire will be teaching three young trainers and their dogs a new trick.

'And Dr Scott takes his dog cross-country running -

'with a difference.

'See ya then!'

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