Lucky Dog

When Brandon McMillan rescues Willie, the Tibetan Terrier makes a big splash with his new family.

Host Brandon McMillan helps a scared stray named Vinnie overcome his fears and learn what it's like to be loved.

Host Brandon McMillan finds Emmit an adoring family, but the road to adoption can sometimes be tricky.

A single dad and his three young boys are adopting Lolita, a smart, sweet Chihuahua to help bring new life to the household. When Brandon learns Lolita's bad habit of dashing out the front door, he has to make sure she learns her boundaries.

Crystal, her daughter, and her fiancé are hoping to adopt Daisy, a terrier-poodle mix. She hopes the dog will teach her daughter the responsibilities of having a pet. But Daisy has a barking problem, which Brandon must resolve.

Luke, a shy Shepherd/Labrador mix who is full of love is rescued. Beth a teacher with a special class can benefit from a dog like Luke. Will Brandon be able to teach Luke to trust enough to become a companion to Beth's family and her students?

Tarvenia's son Josh has been wanting a dog for years and is finally at the age where he can take on the responsibility. Brandon has been looking for just the right dog and finds him in an adorable little poodle mix named Randy.  

Judy and Robert are anxious to adopt a dog. Robert's teenage son, Elias, is also looking forward to having a new buddy around the house. Will a match be made between a little dog in need of love and a new family in need of another member?

Every dog has a unique personality made up of wonderful traits and not so great habits. Today, Lucky Dog takes a look at Brandon's biggest training challenges to teach you that no matter what the issue, there's always a solution.

Brandon helps an overwhelmed family narrow the choices to find the perfect rescue dog for them. Once the Peach family decides on a sweet little puppy, Roxy, it's up to Brandon to break her bad habits.

Brandon has his hands full after rescuing a skittish boarder collie mix named CoCo. After having to survive on the streets of LA, CoCo is extremely fearful of everyone. Brandon teaches her not only to trust but to help others also in need.

Love is blind, especially when it comes to adorable Papillion mix, Kai. Brandon thinks Kai has what it takes to become a therapy dog, but first he'll need to teach Kai how to see and experience the world in a whole new way.

Step up! Brandon rescues Hershey, a dachshund mix with no training or history on a leash. The Bactat family is a perfect match, but will their two-story home be an insurmountable obstacle for a small dog like Hershey with no experience on stairs?

Every dog presents its own unique set of challenges, and what works in one situation may require a bit more ingenuity in another. Today, Lucky Dog features some of Brandon's most creative training moments- including some "never before seen footage."

Excited about the adoption, Tony and BJ set out to rescue Flash, a Chihuahua with a hunger for learning. Before Flash can be adopted, Brandon must first curb Flash's chewing habit and teach him how to run alongside a bike.

When Mojo the lab gets a case of the "terrible twos," his family turns to adoption to find him a new playmate. Brandon thinks Charlie, an energetic black lab mix, could fit the bill, but only if Charlie can overcome her control issues and lack of focus.

Jingles the pointer mix must learn to shed his anxiety and master skills needed to become an off-leash pet for the outdoor-loving Valle family. But will the Valles' daughter, Isabella, be able to overcome her anxiety of dogs in time for the adoption?

Brandon doesn't just consider the dog when creating a training plan, he also factors in the dynamic and needs of the forever family. In this episode Brandon revisits some of his most important and heart-warming "family inspired" training moments.

After the loss of their family dog, the Levitt family seeks to adopt Lucky, a King Charles Spaniel mix. But a trip to the Levitt's home plunges Lucky's training into new depths when Brandon discovers they have a pool in their backyard.

Brandon rescues Barnaby, a tiny terrier with big-top potential. Barnaby is on track to graduate agility training with honors, but can first time dog owner, Howard, pass Dog Training 101?

The Weiss family gets their golden opportunity when Brandon rescues Bailey, a five-month-old pure bred Golden Retriever. But will this chowhound's nose for trouble be too much for the Weiss family's traditional house rules?

On the verge of a new chapter in their lives, the Sarac family hopes to adopt Evan, a four-year-old black Labrador mix. But will this big dog with the big personality be more than this family of four can handle?

Brandon rescues Popcorn, a loveable English Bulldog saddled with a history of neglect. He's found a nurturing new owner in Simone, but can this out of shape bulldog keep up with her active lifestyle?

Jasmine, the short haired pointer, was surrendered because of a tragic injury that takes thousands of dollars to fix. Can Brandon get Jasmine the care she needs and then find her the perfect home?

From climbing a mountain to resisting temptation to swimming for safety, every dog that Brandon rescues has a unique set of challenges. And success will mean that they are ready for their new families.