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From tiny terriers to graceful greyhounds and everything in between, the UK is obsessed with dogs. And with their kind nature, unconditional love, and protective instincts, it’s easy to see why. If you’re a self-confessed canine enthusiast, we’ve put together a list of the top tv shows for dog lovers available on Freeview Play.

Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs

Paul O’Grady follows the ups and downs of life at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. A loveable bulldog, teacup yorkie, blind Bichon and more are bound to tug on your heart strings and make you wonder if you’ve got room for one more.  

Watch now on ITV Hub

Dog’s Behaving Very Badly

As much as we love our four-legged friends, they don’t always act how we want them to. In Dog’s Behaving Very Badly, a dog trainer who has seen it all relies on his years of experience to correct dogs' bad behaviour and show us that hope is not lost with our loveable rogues.

Watch now on My5

Posh Dogs

Don't get jealous that these dogs live a flashier life than you. Get ready for designer clothes, extravagant parties and five-star hotels as you meet the pampered pooches whose owners treat them like children.

Watch now on All 4

The Dog House

The dog dating show where people and dogs are matched and - hopefully - fall in love. From a three-legged Labrador looking for a new best-friend to a woman looking for unconditional love after heartbreak, this heart-warming show highlights just how important dogs are to us.

Watch now on All 4

How To Keep Your Dog Happy At Home

Wondering how to make sure your dog isn’t bored? This series is packed full of inspirational stories of how to bond with your dog and tips on how to keep them entertained, happy and healthy at home so you can live side by side in perfect harmony.

Watch now on ITV Hub

Dogs With Incredible Jobs

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As well as stepping in to be our best friends, some dogs are also trained to do specific jobs to help people, other animals, and the world at large. Providing friendship in a retirement village, protecting penguins and hunting for truffles are all in the job description for these incredible canines.

Watch now on My5

Looking for more shows to watch?

Head to Channel 100 or the Freeview Play mobile app