The Secret Life of Puppies

Dalmatian-cross Suki has developed an independent streak and has caught the eye of an English Mastiff, while Big Ron the English Bulldog, who is piling on the pounds, is given a new exercise regime.

Troubled teen Rory tries to make things work with a new owner, Betsy the French Bulldog turns her hand to modelling and Atum the Weimaraner is given some swimming lessons.

Dogs use subtle signals and clues to talk to each other. It's much more than just barks and growls. All dogs try to comprehend each other using a strict code and specific behaviours. For puppies it's even more complicated as they're still developing.

Dogs possess superhuman powers of sight, hearing, smell and touch, giving them access to a secret world we can only imagine. Litters of dalmatians, bull mastiffs, golden doodles and labradors reveal how puppies develop these extraordinary senses, and how some puppy superheroes use their skills to...

Pups have an innate ability to learn through their key senses of smell, touch, sight and hearing. A focus on litters of golden retrievers and bull mastiffs reveals how experiencing new items and places is essential to their brain growth.

Engaging a puppy in fun helps to improve both their learning and their happiness. Dogs have evolved alongside humans to find fun in helping with difficult tasks.