The Tryouts Who Let the Dogs Out?

The first series of Who Let The Dogs Out?

amazed audiences with its phenomenal talent!

And now we are back, bigger and better than ever before.

Welcome back to Who Let The Dogs Out?

We have scoured the whole of the UK

to find the best of Britain's dog training talent,

some unique and some unbelievable.

That's incredible!

They will be tested to the absolute max with intensive training...

Yes! Look at that!

..and mind-blowing stunts.

Only the strongest and smartest will survive,

to become the ultimate top dog trainer.

That is some groovy dog training, baby! That is looking good.

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# Who let the dogs out?

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# Who let the dogs out?

# Woof, woof, woof, woof!

# Who let the dogs out?

# Woof, woof, woof, woof!

# Who let the dogs out?

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We've decided to make things a little more interesting this year.

This time on Who Let The Dogs Out?,

we're only going to have one ultimate top dog trainer

for the entire series.

That means these try-outs are going to be even busier,

even tougher...

Oh, yeah! He opened it!

..even stricter...

Hey, why aren't you listening to me? Stop. Stop!

..and even weirder.

Hundreds of kids and their dogs applied to be on

this series of Who Let The Dogs Out?

And they have come from all over the UK,

just to meet Zak George at the try-outs, here in Manchester.

They all hope that Zak will take them to his big, fancy Dog House.

It's very exciting, because no-one knows

what stunts the dogs will be learning this time.

It could be anything, like recording their own pop song.

DOG WHINES

It's going to be tough this time. The stunts are incredibly difficult.

I need seriously dedicated trainers.

Sit, lie down, roll over, basic commands -

they're just not good enough for this competition.

These trainers are going to have to show me a lot more

if they want into the Dog House.

The Dog House is where all the really hardcore training takes place

and, this time, there will be lots of heats, all leading up

to one big fat mega exciting finale...

# Who let the dogs out?

# Who, who, who? #

..and an even bigger, sparklier trophy!

If I get through, I'll be so excited.

We would have a chance to show what we can do.

It will teach Crystal new things and then she could bond with other dogs.

I want to prove that Chihuahuas aren't just a fashion accessory

and that they are clever.

He's just the best dog in the world and he deserves it.

One of the first under the spotlight is Liam and Alfie from Cardiff.

Liam is hoping that his friendship with his dog

will impress Zak enough to get them into the Dog House.

Me and Alfie have a strong bond and we love to learn new tricks

and Alfie's never won an award, so fingers crossed.

This is their one chance to impress Zak George.

-How you doing today?

-Alfie!

-If you want to take the lead off, you may.

-Oh, yeah.

It's up to you, though.

-I'd like you to encourage him to come and stand on this, OK?

-OK.

It's a good idea to be close to them. Really good. Ask him to stay.

Oh. Alfie!

Not the ball!

Oh, no! I don't think that was supposed to happen!

Let's see if we can get a little closer to him over here.

All they can do now is try and catch Alfie, to get him under control.

What on earth is Liam going to do?

I know you're frustrated right now. It really is not a disaster.

Looks like Liam's got a secret weapon.

Pick up that ball and put it on the trampoline.

No ball, but you can have the Frisbee.

I like that! You do watch Who Let The Dogs Out?

Can you put him on the lead, please? And just stand up for me, please.

-Oh, no!

-OK, now it's a disaster!

And now he's got his bag of treats.

It's OK. You can't get past me! No, you can't do it!

OK, let's try and get him. Hey, how are you? OK, we're cool.

-He ate most of them!

-Nice work.

Me and you - we're a good team, ain't we?

That was a complete disaster.

Absolutely was.

Let's just say, me and Zak got a lot of exercise.

Oh, wow, yeah!

At first, I didn't think it was a disaster, but, yeah, it really was.

And Liam wasn't the only trainer

to find out that things don't always go the way you plan them.

I hope you're not filming this!

Are you embarrassed by this?

SHE LAUGHS

But he's still going. This is like a record here!

-Aw!

-He can pee on command!

I don't think this is what Zak was expecting at all.

Will anyone make it to the Dog House?

What if Zak cancels the show?!

This series of Who Let The Dogs Out? is a lot tougher than last time.

I've got to know that the dogs and trainers that I choose

here at the try-outs are up for all of the challenges that lie ahead.

I need real trust and communication between dog and trainer.

They've got to prove to me that they're willing to work hard.

I mean, we can't make this show if the trainers aren't dedicated.

Warming up in the waiting room are Esther and Daisy.

I wonder if they can make a better impression on Zak?

I'm feeling really excited about going into the try-outs

and meeting Zak, because I'm a really big fan of dog training.

I like your sweater.

Tell me, Esther, why do you want to come to the Dog House?

Daisy's just a brilliant dog,

and she knows everything she possibly could at the moment,

and I just want to show people how good she is.

You may be the most confident trainer I've seen here today.

-Do you think you're going to do well at the try-outs?

-Yeah.

-Get to work. Show me what you got.

-Down.

Stay.

Stay.

Good girl!

Sit. Good girl. High five!

Crawl. Crawl. Good girl.

-That's more like it!

-Fetch!

-OK, very good. I get that.

-She's trying to...

-Yeah.

She's trying to pick it up. Go weave.

-Very nice.

-Good girl!

-Would she be comfortable getting inside here?

-Yeah, I'm pretty sure.

Daisy, in you get. Good girl!

She knew what you wanted. Come on out.

You have really good communication with your dog.

What I want her to do is to hit this, like this.

-Do you think she could do that?

-Yeah.

-Or would that make her nervous?

-Daisy, come here.

Fetch!

In the hand, Dais.

You've delighted me today. You've done very, very well.

I appreciate it.

-You're free to go. Thank you.

-Thank you.

I think the try-out went really, really good

and Daisy's probably quite proud of herself.

If you want to have a chance of doing well on Who Let The Dogs Out?,

you've got to give me a try-out like that.

That is a dog and a trainer who get it. They understand each other.

That's the game you've got to bring to get on Who Let The Dogs Out?

Esther and Daisy weren't the only ones

-jumping through hoops to impress Zak.

-Very nice work.

-That is the kind of try-out I like to see from a dog. Incredible!

-Phew!

It seems the future of Who Let The Dogs Out? is safe.

-That's good. Good, good.

-Yes, good boy!

If they get into the Dog House,

they're going to be next-to-unstoppable.

'I'm so proud of him for even getting this far.'

If we get into the Dog House, it would just be a bonus.

And she's done unbelievable!

'Zak said he's never seen'

a dog jump that high.

Come on. Rosie, come here.

'I'm proud of Rosie.'

She's done really well. I couldn't be more pleased with her.

-On. Good girl!

-Whoa!

Good girl!

I really hope we've done enough to get to the Dog House,

cos I think she did really well.

Some of these dogs are really awesome.

I've been so impressed with the dogs' focus

and I've seen some very strong relationships.

I was starting to get a little bit worried,

but I think we're going to be all right.

Well, that is a relief!

But the try-outs are not going so well for Ella and Charlie.

They've missed their slot to see Zak.

I couldn't make our try-out,

because our car, sadly, broke down, so we couldn't make it.

I was really devastated, but now I'm here, so...

Ella now has a nervous wait for a try-out slot to become available.

Will she ever get the chance to show off Charlie's talents?

I think that I can win Who Let The Dogs Out? because Charlie

is a real perseverer and he'll try to do his best every time.

Ella's not the only one feeling the pressure.

Nerves are getting the better of lots of the trainers

waiting for their moment to shine in front of Zak.

I'm really excited, because it will be a really fun opportunity,

but I'm a bit nervous in case it all goes wrong!

The worst thing that could probably happen is him getting overwhelmed

and just not do anything.

Otis, he is a little devil sometimes,

and he doesn't do what I ask him to.

The worst thing that could happen in front of Zak

is if she whines like this...

SHE WHINES ..and then she makes a mess.

But someone who is not showing their nerves

and using every last second to get ready for their try-out,

is Io and her dog, Ernie.

I'm feeling half-nervous and half-excited,

so it's a bit like, Yay! Wargh! Yay! Wargh!

But how will they be when they meet Zak?

'I'm excited about meeting Zak'

because, well, when you watch someone on TV,

you're never really scared of them,

'but when you meet the celebrity personally, it's quite scary.'

But I'm excited about showing off what Ernie can do.

ZAK CHUCKLES

Oh, Ernie, what are you doing?!

Oh, Ernie! Ernie!

SHE GIGGLES

SHE LAUGHS

You clown! That's not real grass. SHE SIGHS

That was part of the routine, right? That was a trick, right?

It was on purpose.

When Ernie went to the toilet on set, it just felt so embarrassing.

It just felt, "Urgh!"

It made me feel really angry and I didn't know he was going to do it.

I thought he was house-trained.

Tell me why you want to come to the Dog House, Io.

I really want to come to the Dog House because I want to show Ernie's

a really clever dog, not from, like, going to the toilet indoors.

He's a lot more clever on the inside, aren't you, boy?

We'll see how he can do, but I bet he is very, very clever.

-Show me what you got.

-Let's see if you can get on the trampoline.

Ernie, up. Ernie, what's this?

Does he already do the trampoline or not?

Well, he likes going on the trampoline. Ernie, up.

We've got one at home. Go on. Good boy. Up.

Up. Up.

Good boy, good boy!

-Does he jump on the spot?

-Mmm, not really.

-OK.

He can climb on, though.

-So he can climb on the trampoline?

-Yeah.

That's a useful skill... in some capacity, I'm sure.

Can you climb down here?

'Things went well when Ernie'

got himself onto the trampoline, and he went after the ball.

'That was good. There were points'

which went well. It wasn't all bad.

Ernie, Ernie! No, no, no! No, no!

Oh, no!

Ernie!

SHE LAUGHS

Oh, not again!

'He wouldn't stop.'

It just felt so embarrassing.

I really like how you react, I really do.

I know you're a little embarrassed. Don't be.

'Ernie did his best but he's not'

really classed as a really, like,

"Look at me, I'm all posh and really sporty."

'He's more of a house pet. That's why we like him.'

Come on, come on.

Maybe if we put the lead on him and escort him over, that might help.

Yeah, that might.

-Come on. Good boy.

-Yeah, you did it! All right!

-Good boy, good boy!

Good boy!

Unbelievable!

What I look for with a trainer and their dog is that they have an

unbelievable bond and connection,

and you could not love him any more than you do.

That is first and foremost,

and that's why I really like you guys a lot.

'Well, I wouldn't say we were perfect,'

but Zak said he was looking for, like, bonds between

'the trainer and the dog.' He trinkled twice!

'He said I had a really good bond with him and was enthusiastic.'

That makes me feel really confident.

Io is a star and Ernie is a great sidekick. They're a wonderful team.

I don't know what on earth we could teach them,

but I would love to figure out some way to make them work.

Who Let The Dogs Out? attracts

some of the most talented dog trainers from all over the UK,

so what is the secret to being an exceptional dog trainer?

Well, you need a lot of energy and a lot of patience.

You need biscuits because Maggie really likes biscuits.

You have to be calm and just,

just patient.

I think girls are better dog trainers because, well, I'm a girl.

SHE GIGGLES

I like to think boys are the better trainers

but there's no saying, really.

You need the confidence to talk to a dog and get them to do something.

Practice, practice, practice. And also to get very good treats.

The treats are little... My grains, like these,

and, mostly, the toy is always a ball.

And one person who thinks that he's got what it takes

to be THE top dog trainer is Dylan,

and he's brought along his best friend Chase to prove it.

'If I made it to the Dog House,'

it'd make me feel like a miracle had just happened!

It's now time for Dylan and Chase to prove to Zak

that they've got what it takes.

-Are you a good dog trainer?

-Sort of.

I go dog training five times a week.

-All right, go on.

-Sit.

Stay. Chase, legs.

Legs. Legs.

Legs. Chase, round.

Down.

Roll over. Down.

Roll over. Flat.

You ain't messing around, buddy!

Chase, back. Bend.

Good.

Do you ever reward with play?

Chase, front, back.

Back, down. Good.

Wow.

Front, back, under.

Under. Turn.

-Sit.

-Look at this!

-Good.

Oh, wow!

-All done?

-Yeah.

-Fantastic job! Very good.

'Me and Chase should go to the Dog House'

because me and Chase

'really want to show people what me and Chase can do,

'and that me and Chase love being together and doing things.'

That's the bond right there. See what I mean?

That's what we're after.

That's why you don't ask somebody else to train your dog,

because the connection needs to be here.

I had to crawl over to Zak.

-That was incredible.

-Thank you.

-You're a very special trainer.

And he said, "Right, you're free to go." I was like, "Ohhh!"

You are the definition of cool, in my book. You're very good.

-You're free to go. Thank you, Dylan.

-Thank you.

Ohhh! I want to stay in!

I mean, that's what it's about, right there. He was enjoying it.

I absolutely loved watching them.

There is nothing on this show that he can't teach.

They might just go all the way.

Well, Dylan and Chase seemed to impress Zak,

but there's just no way of knowing

who's going to the Dog House and who is not.

Whoa-ho!

There are certainly a lot of hopeful trainers...

Good girl!

..giving it their best shot!

All those people who say children can't handle dogs,

I want to show them we can.

I do think me and Beck could have a chance

'of becoming the top dog trainer and dog,'

because of our relationship together.

I want to get to Dog House loads, to prove that Elsie can be top dog.

Monty has quite a lot of potential.

He's got quite a big mind and uses quite a lot of it,

whilst a big dog might use a smaller chunk.

I think Magic has what it takes

because he's a really, really intelligent dog.

I'd love to do it and I think Storm would like to, as well.

I think we could definitely win the top dog training award,

because Ziggy's just an amazing dog.

Earlier, Ella and Charlie missed their try-out slot and,

while waiting for another slot,

they start to have doubts.

The worst thing that could happen is Charlie could see a football

and just decide to just go and grab it and play with it.

Well, the waiting is over.

They've got a slot,

and it's finally time for Ella and Charlie to see Zak.

Go ahead and show me what you guys can do.

You don't feel comfortable taking him off the lead, is that right?

-Yeah, because of the footballs.

-I'll move these out of the way. Go on.

-Charlie, come on.

-Charlie's not buying it.

He ain't buying it at all!

Go ahead and put the treat right under his nose so he can smell it.

-Charlie, what's this?

-And ask him to do the trick for the ball, OK?

-Don't give it to him just yet, but go on.

-OK.

Charlie, sit.

"Let me at the ball," he says. "I gotta have it!"

OK, let him have the ball. Now he's earned it. Let him play with it.

Hey, Charlie, look what I got.

What's this? You've got to let go of that one. Good, good, good!

Use this as the reward. Let's try.

-Does he do dribbling in a controlled manner?

-Yeah.

Show that to me. I'd love to see that.

You can let go of the lead.

-Uh-oh! Where's he going?

-I mean, this dog is crazy! Look at this!

Charlie, you love that football!

Argh! Oh, man! He's scared of nothing.

-He's wrecking the set!

-Look at him go.

-Come on, Charlie. Let's go over here.

-Come on, Charlie. Come on.

Hold your dog over here, please. Thank you.

I'm going to toss this up.

Yes!

Good, yes!

Oh, you're a good dog!

How do you feel about getting on the trampoline

-or having him get on the trampoline?

-Come on, Charlie.

Very good. If you get on this block right here, like that,

-and encourage him to jump on the spot, like this.

-Come on.

Come on.

-Nice. Keep going.

-Come on.

-Yes!

All right, cool. Let's come on down here.

When I asked if he fetched, does he bring it back to you?

-Yeah, like tennis balls.

-Show me.

-Charlie! Good boy!

-Get it.

-Oh, I don't think that was meant to happen!

-Charlie!

-You are...

You're possessed! There's a football back here.

Charlie!

-Great dribbling skills, Charlie.

-Shall I get him?

Yeah. I...

Charlie!

I think everyone needs to take cover right now, is what you need to do!

Have we got him? OK, good work.

OK, very good.

Come on, Charlie. What's this?

'The try-out went a bit not to plan'

because Charlie saw the footballs and just decided he wouldn't, like...

He just wanted to go and play with them,

and didn't do any of his tricks.

Ella and Charlie, you're free to go. Thank you. Thank you

-Nice work.

-Come on.

'Charlie is, by far,'

the craziest dog we've ever had try out for Who Let The Dogs Out?

I couldn't believe what I was seeing, but with that kind of energy

and that kind of focus, there's nothing you can't teach him.

It's just a question of whether or not Ella can connect with him.

If she does, she'll do well.

Zak's obviously seen potential in Charlie and Ella,

but have they done enough to make it to the Dog House?

# I like the way you move! #

Is it me or have we seen a lot of terriers today?

Yes, Zak, there have been a lot of terriers,

but there have been loads of other breeds, too.

This is Dotty and she's a Cocker Spaniel.

Ozzie is a Basset Hound and he's very, very stubborn.

My dog's name is Bailey and he's a Westie Blue.

-She's a white German Shepherd.

-Chihuahua.

She's a Sprocker.

Miniature Dachshund.

My dog's name is Charlie Weasley and he's a Border Terrier.

She's a Giant Schnauzer and she loves cuddles.

Ferdie is a whippet.

Spanish Water Dog.

She's a Hungarian Vizsla.

This is Elvis. (Sit down.)

HE WHINES

-Weimaraner.

-She's a Saluki Cross.

-He's a Papillon.

A Military Jack Russell, crossed with a Teacup Chihuahua.

She's a Miniature Schnauzer

and her personality is a very loud dog and very energetic.

The dog's breed isn't really that important.

I'm looking for good balancers, good jumpers, good catchers,

dogs with a great sense of smell, dogs that love to play.

What I'm trying to say is that it's more about the individual dog

than it is the breed.

This year's try-outs have been incredibly busy

and Zak has seen oodles of dog-training talent.

Yeah, back stall, check it out!

Hey, look at that, yeah!

Oh, gosh! There she goes! She did it!

But it's not over yet

and someone who's been desperately waiting to impress Zak

is Jake and his dog, Ice.

They have a lot to live up to as Who Let The Dogs Out?

is becoming a family tradition.

'There is a bit of pressure.'

My sister Becky got through last year

and I'd love to make it into the Dog House,

because I just want to learn loads of tricks.

Your Becky's brother from last year.

She did skipping and she came in second, I believe.

-Is that right?

-Yeah.

I want to beat Becky

and probably come a bit higher in position than her.

-Sibling rivalry here, huh?

-Yeah.

Your sister was an amazing dog trainer.

If you could live up to that, I would be extremely impressed.

Just go into it. Show me what you got.

Paw.

OK. Nice.

Tall, tall, tall. Tall.

Wait. Roll over.

HE PRESSES A CLICKER Back up, back up. Back up.

-Great. Very good.

-Go right. Go left.

Did you learn that from our show, or did she already know that?

-The show.

-The show, all right! I like that. Nellie's quick tricks, right?

-Yep.

-Ask your dog to stay.

-Wait.

-Come here.

Ice, come here. Hey, Ice, no, don't listen! Come here.

Ah! Zak is trying to distract Ice to make sure her full attention

-is on Jake.

-Your dog should listen to you, not me.

-Good girl.

-Show me weave poles, please.

Weave. Ice. Ice!

That's what I like to see!

Yes!

Look at that control.

Ice is really toy-motivated and concentrated on me a lot.

She did very well and she did most of the tricks perfect.

You did really awesome. I'm proud of you. You did good.

I can tell you are Becky's brother, for sure. You're free to go.

-Thank you.

-Thank you.

-Good work.

-Good girl!

-That was an amazing try-out there.

I really enjoyed watching Jake and Ice here.

You can definitely tell Becky and Jake come from the same family.

There's not much Jake couldn't teach Ice to do. That was wonderful.

After four long days, the try-outs have come to an end.

Zak was blown away by the standard and has seen

some of the finest dog training talent that the UK has to offer.

We've seen some bizarre behaviour...

That was a complete disaster!

-..terrific tricks...

-You ain't messing around, buddy!

..and way too many toilet tragedies.

What are you doing?! Oh, Ernie! Ernie!

Only 27 could be chosen to battle it out in the Dog House

for the ultimate prize, the top dog trainer trophy.

After hours of debate, Zak and producer Claire made tough decisions

to select the best trainers from all of the try-outs.

They were good. They belong on the show.

The elite 27 teams have now been chosen

and will face the biggest challenge of their lives

in one of the toughest dog trick competitions ever.

And one of the surprise decisions

was to include Io and her sidekick, Ernie.

They won over Zak with their enthusiasm and close relationship.

You could not love him any more than you do.

Zak is convinced that the bond between this dynamic duo

could make them real contenders.

Hundreds of kids auditioned and then only 27 could come,

and I'm in that 27. It feels just amazing.

An obvious choice for Zak was the confident Esther and Daisy.

You've delighted me today. You've done very, very well.

Their communication skills will prove invaluable

for the tasks ahead at the Dog House.

It feels really exciting but I'm nervous.

Jake and Ice managed to uphold their family's reputation

and hugely impressed Zak.

I can tell you are Becky's brother, for sure.

Jake's training skills really stood out

and could help Ice to learn any trick.

It feels great to be in the Dog House.

Ella was disappointed with her try-out,

but Zak saw a lot of potential in her and Charlie.

With that kind of energy and that kind of focus,

there's nothing you can't teach him.

Zak is certain that, if they can channel Charlie's energy

into training, then they will go far.

It feels really great, so I'm really proud of Charlie.

The most amazing try-out was performed by Dylan and Chase.

Oh, wow!

They were thrilled when they heard

Zak wanted them to join him at the Dog House.

I started squealing and running up to my room and started going,

"Yay, yay, yay!"

For the chosen few, the journey has just begun.

The stakes just got really high.

At the Dog House, they will face demanding training...

Are you shaking in your boots, guys?

-..tough tasks...

-This is not the type of trick that comes quick.

..and daunting showtimes.

It's showtime! And not just any showtime.

It is going to be a mind-blowing,

dog-training extravaganza!

And it all starts next time with the high jump.

Thomas and Ziggy, Katie and Twilight,

and Io and Ernie leave Zak jumping for joy...

-Whoa, ho-ho!

-Unbelievable!

..when he sets them an incredibly difficult challenge.

This is getting ridiculous. My heart is racing right now.

So don't you dare miss it, OK?

Making it to the Dog House feels absolutely amazing.

I'm really excited.

A wonderful experience!

I'm very happy that I did get to the Dog House. Didn't really expect it.

It's one of the best things and most exciting things I've ever done.

It's been brilliant coming to the Dog House.

The moment I saw Zak, I just knew we were going to be friends.

I just knew that.

Really, really happy that I made it to the Dog House.

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