The Dog House Australia
| The Dog House Australia | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Factual television |
| Based on | The Dog House |
| Narrated by | Chris Brown Mark Coles Smith |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 29 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Samantha De Alwis (2022-) |
| Production locations | Kemps Creek, New South Wales |
| Running time | 60–70 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Network 10 |
| Release | 12 October 2021 – present |
The Dog House Australia is an Australian factual TV series that matches dogs to new owners.
Production and release[edit]
The series was filmed at Kemps Creek, New South Wales.[1]
The first series aired on Network 10 from 12 October 2021, narrated by veterinarian Chris Brown.[2] It is based on the UK series The Dog House. The series was renewed for a second season in October 2021[3] and premiered on 8 March 2022.[4]
A third season was renewed in October 2022[5] and premiered on 8 February 2023 with actor Mark Coles Smith replacing Brown as series narrator.[6][7] Auditions for a fourth season opened in September 2023, which began airing on 1 February 2024.[8][9]
Episodes[edit]
Series overview[edit]
| Series | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 10 | 12 October 2021 | 21 December 2021 | |
| 2 | 12 | 8 March 2022 | 18 August 2022 | |
| 3 | 11 | 8 February 2023 | 29 March 2023 | |
| 4 | TBA | 1 February 2024 | TBA | |
Season 1 (2021)[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Timeslot | Original air date | Viewers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 12 October 2021 | 480,000[10] | |
| Will gentle giant Tessa the Bull Arab, a cruelty case rescue, find love with the Doyle family? And are newlyweds Craig and Rodney the right fit for bonded pair Zoe and Buster? | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 19 October 2021 | 507,000[11] | |
| Will Johnny and Eva get to surprise their teenager Jude with a rescue when they can't agree on the breed? And what about Sophie the cavalier, can she win the timid heart of Martin the maltese cross? | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 26 October 2021 | 507,000[12] | |
| Are happy new couple Tim and Fiona the right fit for the 'cloud on legs' Frosty? She's a plucky Pomeranian but at 11, isn't getting any younger. And will Kelpie Schnitzel find love this time around? | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 2 November 2021 | 566,000[13] | |
| How will flat mates Mercedes and Jason decide between exotic Catahoula pups Brynn and Bristol? And Is Vada a cattle x bull mastiff the right dog for Correan and her adorable son Rocco? | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 9 November 2021 | 575,000[14] | |
| Hunky Tom Rigby meets his match in Keira the kelpie. And will this be it for serial dater Lily the pug when she meets human Lily and her family in the meeting pen? | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 16 November 2021 | 521,000[15] | |
| Missy the Shih Tzu was surrendered with her 4 offspring when her owner died. She really needs some love and so does beautiful artistic Toni, who's waited 50 years to get a dog. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "Episode 7" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 23 November 2021 | 535,000[16] | |
| Greyhound Alinta needs to turn her life around after a hard start as a racing dog. While Louise and her son Jack need a playful soul to fill their lives with joy. Will Bear, the cattle cross be the one? | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Episode 8" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 7 December 2021 | 479,000[17] | |
| Amrita is willing to give a troubled soul a home but gets more trouble than she bargained for with Jack Russell cross Oreo in the meeting pen. | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "Episode 9" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 14 December 2021 | 433,000[18] | |
| Shih Tzu crosses Alfonso and Lorenzo are the last of the 5 dogs who came into the shelter after their owner died, their mother and siblings have found love so it's finally their turn when they meet Carol. | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Episode 10" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 21 December 2021 | 433,000[19] | |
| Greg and Allan are flat mates hoping Betty the Staffy will become their 3rd roomie, she really brings some personality to the meeting pen. And Jason falls hard for husky Lara but is the feeling mutual? | ||||||
Season 2 (2022)[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Timeslot | Original air date | Viewers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | "Episode 1" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 8 March 2022 | ? | |
| Grey nomads Warren and Jan are on the hunt for a four-legged companion to join them on their caravan adventures. Mum Karen and daughter Edie meet Parmigiana - a gentle and energetic border collie. | ||||||
| 12 | 2 | "Episode 2" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 15 March 2022 | ? | |
| Can a father and son duo look past Cara the beagle's anxiety and give her a shot? The Ford family look for a new canine companion for their nervous therapy dog Lucy. Plus, Parmigiana's second chance. | ||||||
| 13 | 3 | "Episode 3" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 22 March 2022 | ? | |
| Charlotte is looking for a dog to give her best friend Zeke the pug some love. Will loveable Harley win the Macdonald family over? Could former dancer Natasha be the ticket out for husky cross Aislinn? | ||||||
| 14 | 4 | "Episode 4" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 29 March 2022 | ? | |
| Is one-eyed Maltese Harlie the right remedy for Karin, who is looking for a furry friend after an accident left her mostly immobile? Could German Shepherd Seth's size be too much for gentle Sheppy? | ||||||
| 15 | 5 | "Episode 5" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 5 April 2022 | ? | |
| Pete and Hernando are smitten with Tibetan spaniel mix, Baxter. But will their picky Chihuahua Bruno approve? Can Doctor Patrick offer chill senior citizen Buster the red cattle dog a retirement home? | ||||||
| 16 | 6 | "Episode 6" | 7:30pm Monday | 11 April 2022 | ? | |
| Zahra and Jack adore Wolfie the Wolfhound, but their daughters are less convinced. Love is in the air when Golden Labrador Chai meets Laurel and Darrell, but will Chai be ok around their wheelchairs? | ||||||
| 17 | 7 | "Episode 7" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 12 April 2022 | ? | |
| Will it be a love affair when Elaine is paired with fellow single girl Hayley the blue Staffy? Plus, a family have the pick of two dogs, Rusty the Kelpie and Lightning the Australian Terrier cross. | ||||||
| 18 | 8 | "Episode 8" | 7:30pm Thursday | 14 July 2022 | ? | |
| Sammy the Jack Russell has the wiggliest bum ever, and could be the perfect complement to young Alex's dry reserve. Plus, neglect victim Martin the Staffy may finally find the caring home he deserves. | ||||||
| 19 | 9 | "Episode 9" | 7:30pm Thursday | 21 July 2022 | ? | |
| Amy and Kunal hope getting a dog will help their little boy, Arnav, get his spark back. They meet little Lane, a dachshund cross pup. While it's love at first sight for Arnav, his parents are less sure. | ||||||
| 20 | 10 | "Episode 10" | 7:30pm Thursday | 4 August 2022 | ? | |
| Emily hopes that bringing a dog into their home will offer a calming influence to her Neurodiverse son Jacob. And will Digger the Jack Russell prove worthy of being emotional support for young Harper? | ||||||
| 21 | 11 | "Episode 11" | 7:30pm Thursday | 11 August 2022 | ? | |
| Long-term resident Harley the American Bull cross is often overlooked due to his size, but will his personality help him find a new home? Meanwhile, Staffordshire Terrier mix Banksy turns on the charm | ||||||
| 22 | 12 | "The Celebrity Dog House Australia" | 7:30pm Thursday | 18 August 2022 | ? | |
| What do comedy icon Denise Scott, Australian Survivor champion Mark Wales and his Survivor wife Samantha Gash, Married at First Sight superstar Ryan Gallagher and tennis legend Mark Philippoussis have in common? They're all looking for the perfect pooch! | ||||||
Season 3 (2023)[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Timeslot | Original air date | Viewers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1 | "Episode 1" | 7:30pm Wednesday | 8 February 2023 | 325,000[20] | |
| After a terrible ordeal, will Goober's drool be too much for Scott and Adelaide? Can Mary and Danielle heal Coke's broken heart and in the battle of small dog vs big dog - will Paul or Samuel win? | ||||||
| 24 | 2 | "Episode 2" | 7:30pm Wednesday | 15 February 2023 | 324,000[21] | |
| Will Australian Shepherd Alfie and the Holmes Family find their new mate? Will 'stage-5-clinger' Missy be too much for a first time owner? Will shy shaggy Doug be the right fit for the Billich family? | ||||||
| 25 | 3 | "Episode 3" | 7:30pm Wednesday | 22 February 2023 | 310,000[22] | |
| Will 3-year old Ollie and his family find a forever friend in staffy puppy Tiger? Can Frankie the pup help Simon overcome a childhood dog attack trauma? And will Jaran be Liz and Scott's first dog? | ||||||
| 26 | 4 | "Episode 4" | 7:30pm Wednesday | 1 March 2023 | 298,000[23] | |
| Is two dogs too many when the Prestia family meet a bonded pair? Will retired nuns Margaret and Antoinette find their final doggy companion? Can Justin the magician handle large puppy Oreo's tricks? | ||||||
| 27 | 5 | "Episode 5" | 7:30pm Wednesday | 8 March 2023 | 326,000[24] | |
| Will Husky cross Elly be the right fit for the Bearsley-Young family? Will partners Annika and Evie be able to tame the stress-ball Bunji? And will pocket rocket Raff leap into Dave and Shelley's home? | ||||||
| 28 | 6 | "Episode 6" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 14 March 2023 | 288,000[25] | |
| Will Sweetie the sassy staffy hit the sweet spot for Hillary and Jaxson" Can senior snaggletooth George find the perfect retirement home that he has been looking for with ex-pat professional Janice" | ||||||
| 29 | 7 | "Episode 7" | 7:30pm Wednesday | 15 March 2023 | 307,000[26] | |
| Pomeranian Prince is ready to rule his kingdom - will the Acton family be his new loyal subjects" And will Winnie's obsession with chewing squeaky toys be his downfall with the Johnsons" | ||||||
| 30 | 8 | "Episode 8" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 21 March 2023 | 318,000[27] | |
| 31 | 9 | "Episode 9" | 7:30pm Wednesday | 22 March 2023 | 304,000[28] | |
| 32 | 10 | "Episode 10" | 7:30pm Tuesday | 28 March 2023 | 365,000[29] | |
| 33 | 11 | "Episode 11" | 7:30pm Wednesday | 29 March 2023 | N/A | |
Season 4 (2024)[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Timeslot | Original air date | Viewers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 1 | "Episode 1" | 7:30pm Thursday | 1 February 2024 | 354,000[30] | |
| Will energetic Harriett bring joy to Mary's family? Can timid kelpie Berry find her place with Jasmine and Stewart? Can Drover the corgi break through Garey's doubts and become the companion he needs? | ||||||
| 35 | 2 | "Episode 2" | 7:30pm Thursday | 8 February 2024 | 396,000[31] | |
| Will pup Boof be the bundle of joy that the Pikari family needs? Are Justine and Nick able to keep up with playful Labrador Taffy? Will Bonnie fit in with the Searle family's dogs, Daisy and Ralph? | ||||||
| 36 | 3 | "Episode 3" | 7:30pm Thursday | 15 February 2024 | 367,000[32] | |
| Will Staffy Nala be the perfect match for widower Lino? The Starkeys are ready for their first dog - will they find one? Heart broken Lorena lost her dog Ivy, can Terrier cross Gracie heal her heart? | ||||||
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