At the End of My Leash

Bosco is so out of control that his owners can't take him out of their yard, even to the vet. He lives in a house with two adults, two teenagers, two cats, and three other dogs and it's total chaos. Mom Lisa says he's a lost cause; Dad Jerry stays at work more and at home less; the kids say this dog is driving away their friends. Can Brad bring peace to this menagerie of pets and people?

A year ago Darcy and Brian lost their beloved Rottweiler Echo and the pain is still raw. They adopted shelter dog Shani, but she's is a far cry from Echo. Inside she's a docile, loving dog, but on walks she's extremely aggressive. They are resigned to being confined to the house until she dies. Can Brad liberate this family from their self-imposed prison and help them put their grief in the past?

In four years Rob and Brandi have gone from blissful newlyweds to bickering roommates. They blame the household tension on their two yappy Shiatsus, Ewok and Gizmo. It doesn't help that they sleep with the dogs wedged between them. But what happens when Brad removes these canine mood wreckers? Will Rob and Brandi be able to face what's really at the root of their problems?

Desperately lonely, all Elaine wanted was her husband Earl's attention. So enter two adorable Shiatsu crosses, but Earl proves disinterested and the dogs' behaviour creates more stress. Elaine turns to Brad, but her plan backfires again when Brad's methods challenge Earl, so Brad takes Elaine and her pups on a path to personal empowerment. Will she win Earl back, or push him even further away?

Sandy and Dennis are at odds over their Malamute Atlas. Dennis loves the big dog's rebellious attitude and considers him just an overgrown, playful puppy. Sandy thinks the dog is a liability because he jumps on people and manhandles her. Brad's tasks give Sandy the ultimate challenge of fixing her family once and for all. But which puppy parent will ultimately come out the champ?

Emma and Madison are yappy, aggressive pug-cross dogs living on a busy street with owners Krista and Eric. Emma is Queen, and has ferocious battles with Madison. While Eric has tried to discipline their pets, Krista coddles them, leading to a complete lack of control and confusion by the dogs. What will happen if this lack of training, control and discipline leads to the dogs bolting outside?

Catherine and Allen are the perfect example of "he said, she said". While both work for an airline, she's a pilot and often away and he's at home being miserable. Projects are half started and their two huge dogs are impossible to handle because Allen won't do the work. Brad gets the paint and fur flying and kicks these "half-asses" into gear. Until progress takes off, these two are grounded!

There is such a thing as loving your dog to the "death" of your marriage. Lisa got Miniature Pinscher Ozzy when she was pregnant; an experience that bonded these two, but so sad for husband, Wade, who has gone from King of his Castle to Basement Dweller. Queen Ozzy now sleeps beside Lisa and barks at Wade if he tries to come to bed with his wife. Can Brad dethrone this beast?

Newlyweds Melissa and Ahmed's three dogs, Nala, Archie, and little Sadie, a Boston Terrier are basically their kids. But Sadie, with multiple beds, many toys, and a lavish wardrobe, rules the house. Melissa says Sadie is fragile due to a heart murmur and a condition called reverse sneezing. When Brad arrives, it's a battle of rules versus manipulation. Can Ahmed help Melissa overcome her fears?

Mike and Lilah are newlyweds on separate pages when it comes to training their two snarly dogs. Mike believes that treats are the way to go, but Lilah knows there is a better way. When Brad shows them his way, he and Lilah wind up butting heads. Can Brad and Lilah put their clashing personalities aside long enough to train these unruly hounds and convince Mike to put away the treats for good?

Amanda initially got Buster, a rambunctious Samoyed, to feel safer after an abusive relationship. But Buster was more of a handful than she expected, as her mauling mutt forced friends and potential companions to flee. To take her out of her solo state Brad takes Amanda and Buster on an adventure. They start by redefining friendship and wind up in a six-minute dating session for dog lovers!

Andee and Jim have a busy house with a newborn, a toddler, two older children and two dogs: a Bichon Schnoodle that barks and an older Cock-a-Poo which is aggressive around food. Jim and Andee are terrified the kids will be hurt so they've gated the dogs. Andee is upset when Jim disciplines the dogs, but can her soft touch bring about change? Or will they remain a family divided?

Jamie is a single mom of three terrific kids: Jake, 14; Hanna, 11; and the baby of the family, Olivia, 5. Everest was a shelter pup, added to the family for companionship. But as he grew, he became increasingly aggressive and even bit the two young girls. In a final attempt to help Everest, Jamie called Brad. Can Everest's problems be fixed? And what is the right pet for this family after all?