Two new series for Channel 5 both focus on the incredible abilities of man’s best friend.
Guide Dog Puppy School, a four-part series, and Super Dogs, a two-episode mini-series, both explore the amazing bond between humans and their abilities to support us from different perspectives.
Kit Morey, commissioning editor unscripted, for Channel 5:
“To be able to celebrate all that dogs do for us, whether that’s in the family home, or in the workforce, is a joy. I’m so pleased to be working with the talented team at DSP South to bring Guide Dog Puppy School and Super Dogs to Channel 5 viewers.”
In Guide Dog Puppy School the series meets the remarkable puppies across guide and support dog organisations throughout the UK. Puppies who will provide life-changing assistance and companionship, helping individuals to live with greater dignity and independence. The documentary follows the dogs’ stories, seeing jeopardy; emotion; and joy, as they transform the lives of the people they’ve been sent to help and their families.
Super Dogs shines a light on the remarkable skills our pets are capable of. From detecting serious illness to locating missing pets, will celebrate the stories of man’s best friend that goes above and beyond to help humans, as well as their fellow animals. This formatted docu-series will explore how dogs become more than just a pet and explores the people, techniques and training that help to transform these animals into remarkable creatures capable of saving lives.
DSP South, the Brighton based DSP label will produce both productions.
Alexis Price, Head of DSP South and co-executive producer:
“We’re thrilled to continue DSP South’s growth with these new series commissions. We’re a nation obsessed with dogs, and we hope the Channel 5 audience find as much joy in watching the series as we have in making them.”
