Underdogs BBC 2

[winny]

I am certainly unsure about the principle of how they are going to screen the people who "win" the underdog. BUT what a great way to prove a cross bred rescue can be a brilliant dog.
Casper was scared stiff of forthright Theo who did not even notice it was scared. How lovely to see an equally large and powerful man treat him with such kindness that he decided to reward his kindness with a smashing performance. Not to say anyone else did a bad job as they were all great but this partnership stood out for me as it just proved these dogs respond to the correct training and attitude. Well done Hewie. Hopefully he will stay in and get some one word commands learned.
What a star Robson is too. They are all stars in their own way.

[wiggal]

I havent seen the programme,
but in response to your first statement, i dont think it is the type of dog at all that depends on how 'brilliant' it is!
We were very niave unfortunately when we got our 2 dogs & kind of assumed good behaviour comes with pedigree, we learnt the hard way that is not true at all!
My sister got her staffie cross for �20 the same time I spent �500 on my pedigree Samoyed, and her dog is amazing! He is so well behaved and a perfect little fella!!

[winny]

My point exactly wiggall. Tune in at 10 and you will see the results and perhaps get the feel for it. It will be on my reminder list.

[wiggal]

I shall do ta!
I have seen the name but just kind of thought it was another Apprentice kind of programme, cant believe ive been missing it!!

[fat rascal]

Hi Winny,

loved all of them, like you i hope it makes people aware of how brilliant rescue dogs can be.
i must admit to having a soft spot for "ginger".. and "claudie"

xx

[winny]

dont worry wiggall first one tonight so not missed many. Pleased he taking claudia home she seems not only graceful but absalute fun too. Hope he keeps up with training cus not sure bout claudia but he needs it. A happy ending all round. Cant wait for next week.

[eyeshade]

Not seen it yet, but do they actually get to keep the dog or do they give it back when the cameras have stopped rolling? Nice to think they keep them.

[bev3103]

Yes its a really good idea to highlight the dogs in rescue centres around the UK, as most people like to forget about them..
My only concern is why isnt the money raised by the show being donated to animal rescue charities ilke the RSPCA..etc
Its a slap in the face for all the dogs in centres and those that are put to sleep every day..Total shame its like exploiting the needs of one to give to the other..

[winny]

I thought the money was for dogs trust. I cant work out why the percentage is so low though. I know 70p of every pound on radio 1 phone in thing went to RND. but i cant remember the exact figure but only about 40p in every pound fron this phone in goes to the charity.

[JoanneAgate]

Hi all,
I stumbled across the programme last week and found it really sweet. I'm rooting for Huey and Casper. I loved the way Huey interacted with Casper. Very patient and fun as well. And the poor dog seems like he's been through hell before being found. Good luck boys!

[JoanneAgate]

Actually I was also wondering why a percentage was going to a children's fund (nothing against children mind you). But this is a show to highlight animals in need and the money should go there.