Lucky Dog

Lucky Dog (2013- )

RunningReality show

On Lucky Dog, animal trainer Brandon McMillan's second home is the neighborhood animal shelter where he is determined to rescue hard-to-love, out-of control, untrained and unadoptable dogs. Then, back at Brandon's training facility known as the Lucky Dog Ranch, he embarks on the seemingly impossible task of turning the frightened pooches into perfect pets. In the end, a lucky family will adopt an even luckier dog, making each episode an adoption story that warms the heart.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday at 09:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S12E26Overcoming InjuryJuli 26, 2025
S12E25All Grown PupJuli 19, 2025
S12E24Expect the UnexpectedJuli 12, 2025
S12E23Uncharted WatersJuli 5, 2025
S12E22The Road to RecoveryMai 24, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was Lucky Dog's premiere date?

Lucky Dog premiered on CBS on September 28, 2013.

Who is the host of Lucky Dog?

Brandon McMillan is the host of the show Lucky Dog.

What is the genre of the TV show Lucky Dog?

Lucky Dog is a reality TV show that features dog training.

How old was Brandon McMillan when he started training dogs?

Brandon McMillan started training dogs when he was 18 years old.

What type of breed is often featured on Lucky Dog?

Labrador Retrievers are often featured on the TV show Lucky Dog.

Where do the dogs featured on Lucky Dog come from?

The dogs featured on the TV show Lucky Dog are sourced from animal shelters across the United States.

How long does Brandon McMillan have to train the dogs on Lucky Dog?

Brandon McMillan has only one week to train the dogs featured on Lucky Dog.

Do the families get to meet the dogs before they adopt them on Lucky Dog?

No, the families do not get to meet the dogs before they adopt them on Lucky Dog.

What is the biggest challenge that Brandon McMillan faces while training the dogs?

The biggest challenge that Brandon McMillan faces while training the dogs on Lucky Dog is to help them overcome their behavioural problems.

How many dogs are featured in a typical episode of Lucky Dog?

One dog is featured in a typical episode of Lucky Dog.

What is the name of the Lucky Dog foundation's official mascot?

The Lucky Dog foundation's official mascot's name is "Koda".

Does the Lucky Dog Foundation have a physical location where people can adopt dogs?

No, the Lucky Dog Foundation does not have a physical location where people can adopt dogs.

Why did the host of the TV show Lucky Dog, Brandon McMillan, become a dog trainer?

Brandon McMillan became a dog trainer after his father convinced him to train the family's Rottweiler, named Rebel, himself.

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Also known as

  • Der Hundetrainer Lucky Dogs mit Brandon McMillan (Germany)

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