Bad Dog Academy

A team of expert trainers join presenter Nick Grimshaw to take on the nation's naughtiest dogs, offering some much-needed advice to their owners.

Genre: Documentary

Cast:Nick Grimshaw

1Season 1

Season 1, Episode 1

March 30, 2023

Expert trainers take on Britain's naughtiest dogs - and their owners. Fierce cockapoo Bear is putting a marriage under stress. Angry Chihuahua Gina has to be carried around in a bag.

2Season 1

Season 1, Episode 2

April 6, 2023

Can the trainers help with a destructive Dalmatian that's causing carnage and costing its owners thousands? And is there a cure for a canine phobia of windscreen wipers?

3Season 1

Season 1, Episode 3

April 13, 2023

Ken is terrified of dogs... including his own 18-month-old cockapoo, Freddie. Ken's wife Debbie is hoping the trainers can fix husband and dog, and restore harmony to the family home.

4Season 1

Season 1, Episode 4

April 20, 2023

Muzzled collie Marvin's owners are at their wits' end with his lunging and nipping. Trainer Jo begins the delicate process of earning Marvin's trust. Plus: a diva-like cockapoo called Maggie.

5Season 1

Season 1, Episode 5

July 20, 2023

The trainers take on newfador Ruby, an imposing eight stone of solid dog who refuses to budge on walks. And Maltese bichon Marco just won't listen.

6Season 1

Season 1, Episode 6

July 27, 2023

A pint-sized pup keeps snapping at his owner Sean every time Sean tries having smoochy 'alone time' with his girlfriend Charlotte. And Wonder the blind dog needs help with anxiety.

7Season 1

Season 1, Episode 7

August 3, 2023

A mile-a-minute Labrador is running rings round its owner. And a Jack Russell-cross with bad toilet habits has not only ruined his owner's home, now he's started peeing on the cat.

8Season 1

Season 1, Episode 8

August 10, 2023

Unkempt toy poodle Daisy bites her owners Wendy and Dahana every time they approach her with a brush. And Yorkshire terrier Marley has a severe case of separation anxiety.

1Season 2

Season 2, Episode 1

April 3, 2025

Eight-stone Ghost, a Cane Corso mastiff, is striking terror into the heart of the neighbourhood, and his owners. While his guard dog credentials are impeccable, it is hoped trainers Sean and Kamal can encourage him to become compatible with family life. Meanwhile, newly engaged pair Chelsea and Owen have their hands full with - and their relationship tested by - Chelsea's six chihuahuas and a cavaponchi called Mr Bollinger.

2Season 2

Season 2, Episode 2

April 10, 2025

Tim and Chelsey love their bulldog Bobby but feed him so well that he's stopped walking. And can first-time dog owner Natalie get the hang of mega-yapper Milo the mini Dachshund?

3Season 2

Season 2, Episode 3

April 17, 2025

Fluffball Dougie is on a final warning with local law enforcement. Can the trainers reform this serial biter? And Sam needs help with her St Bernards - a two dog wrecking crew.

4Season 2

Season 2, Episode 4

April 24, 2025

A lockdown cockapoo called Sunny's incessant barking is driving everyone crazy. But what is poor Sunny trying to say? And can trainer Victoria teach Maggie the collie to slow down?

5Season 2

Season 2, Episode 5

May 1, 2025

This time at the Academy: a cavapoo that won't walk, an aggressive street dog from Spain, and a pooch that very much doesn't like household cleaning products.

6Season 2

Season 2, Episode 6

May 8, 2025

Mum and daughter Kristie and Kirsten's six basset hounds bark a lot. Can a whistle and some magic words bring some control? And French bulldog Ace has separation anxiety.

7Season 2

Season 2, Episode 7

May 15, 2025

Great Dane puppy Sid has to learn some manners on his lead - can trainee Sean get his big baby under control? Dawn and Don can't ignore rescue dog Buddy's postie-hating habits.

8Season 2

Season 2, Episode 8

May 22, 2025

Grieving Pomeranian Pixie is off her food. Ronnie the bulldog can't stop humping. And with a baby due, Naomi, Joe and Tank want to start family life off on the right paw.