The WORST episodes of The Dog House

Every episode of The Dog House ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Dog House!

Wood Green, the Animals' Charity in Cambridgeshire takes in hundreds of discarded, disowned or neglected dogs every year. The series will follow the 60 strong team who work to counter the worst of our throw-away society, and witness stories of canine rescue and restoral. Their ultimate goal is to find each dog a forever home and a new human to love - but finding the right person for each dog takes experience, insight into human behaviour and a bit of luck.

Last Updated: 5/9/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Continuing

6.00

1 votes

#1 - Episode 5

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/21/2024

Can a leggy lurcher help two sisters extend their family? An abandoned Staffie Cross needs a boost. And a retired air steward prepares for take-off with a very exuberant cockapoo.

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6.85

13 votes

#2 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/5/2019

In the first episode, a terrified terrier known as Tiny arrives after his owner of five years is taken into care, while child-friendly Daisy, a Cairn terrier, is the only one of Wood Green's charges deemed gentle enough for the Kerry family from Peterborough.

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7.00

8 votes

#3 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/2019

Curious four-month-old terrier puppies Bobo and Lenny start scouting out their new surroundings at the centre. The brother and sister are completely different in looks and personality, but both need a forever home. Meanwhile, the staff bring together 82-year-old Alan and lhasa apso Ruby, both of whom are looking for comfort after losing a loved one.

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7.25

4 votes

#4 - Episode 9

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/6/2021

Zoe is the friendliest beagle. Do Venessa and her son Jacob fall for Zoe's charms? Stanley the Staffie meets dog-mad Linda and Richard. Is Ellie the chihuahua fluffy enough for Dexter and Aaron?

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7.33

6 votes

#5 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/15/2021

Dave the three-legged Labrador is looking for a new best friend. Lively setter poodle Obi is a bundle of joy and chaos and could be just what Mike and Tracey need in their lives.

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7.50

2 votes

#6 - Episode 6

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/28/2024

A bearded collie called Rexy Cutie Pie meets 10-year-old Kristopher and family. And can furry siblings Benji and Phoebe convince a retired nurse that two dogs is better than one?

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7.60

5 votes

#7 - Episode 4

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2023

An American Bulldog called 'Buddy the clown' throws his weight around with brave couple Katie and James. Terrier Tiddles enjoys a makeover. And does Jacks the Jack Russell have small dog syndrome?

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7.63

8 votes

#8 - Episode 7

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2022

It's double trouble as Poppy and Bron seek a home with room for both. And will fine artist Ron agree that looks aren't everything after meeting mongrel Margaux?

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7.63

8 votes

#9 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2022

It's a battle of the cutest as two puppies vie for the affections of Sonia and Andy and their two girls. And things are looking up for lurcher Manuel when he meets Luke and Kath.

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7.67

3 votes

#10 - Episode 3

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/29/2024

Two teen brothers need a peacekeeper. Is Maggie, a cute Chihuahua cross, right for the job? And Nicola and Matt want very different dogs - can Woodgreen find them a compromise pooch?

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7.67

6 votes

#11 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/2019

A Liverpool family face a difficult decision choosing which one of a litter of 10 German shepherd puppies to take home with them. The Wood Green staff also hope a Staffordshire bull terrier, brought in by social services after an incident in its previous home, will be able to find a more understanding owner, and a Yorkshire terrier with a big attitude tries to win over a couple.

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7.67

3 votes

#12 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/18/2021

Cheeky Jack Russell Rocco seeks a new home. Jess wants unconditional love after a recent break-up. Is Staffordshire bull terrier Gloria just the kind of buddy she needs right now?

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7.67

3 votes

#13 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/1/2021

Eleven-year-old Pharaoh is thrilled to meet his dream dog, Gizmo the pug. And could it be third time lucky for Rocco, the bounciest Jack Russell, with the adventurous Job family?

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7.67

3 votes

#14 - Episode 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/22/2021

Lexi seeks a bedtime buddy. Jasmine wants a pooch now her twin sister's leaving for uni. And a rare cross of lurcher and old English sheepdog helps a priest find his inner silliness.

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7.67

3 votes

#15 - Episode 8

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/29/2021

Gold-winning Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton visits Wood Green to find a dog she can co-parent with her mum. And lovebirds Shai and Orin meet Polo the lurcher.

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7.67

9 votes

#16 - Episode 6

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2022

Harry the saluki puppy does the cutest kangaroo jumps. But is he the perfect pooch for Charlie and Ali? And can Nancy the Staffie woo the Friend family with a game of fetch?

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7.80

5 votes

#17 - Episode 6

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2023

Regal bassett hound Duchess is back on a charm offensive. Loveable goofball Peaches sends Jane and Alan into a spin. And old timer Hettie proves to a family she's really young at heart.

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7.80

5 votes

#18 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2022

Polo the playful Staffie tries to woo Nicole and her husband Sam. Pim thinks that Dexter the beagle is as stubborn as his wife! And are two chihuahuas better than one husky?

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7.88

8 votes

#19 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/2019

Nervous young labrador Loki arrives at the centre, and soon meets seasoned dog owner Sharron, a Royal Navy nurse. But will a recent injury prevent her from taking him in? Small terrier Midnight is also looking for a forever home, although when he is introduced to a couple dealing with the pain of not being able to have children, he only has eyes for one of them.

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8.00

3 votes

#20 - Episode 7

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/4/2024

An 11-year-old terrier cross arrives at Woodgreen shellshocked from the loss of her lifelong companion. And Tasmin from London is about to go on a whirlwind romance.

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8.00

4 votes

#21 - Episode 2

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/22/2024

Harry needs a new friend to play fetch. Ollie the spaniel is the ideal match. Sassy fluffball Ballo causes a stir. And can blind cockapoo Marnie take guidance from Bella the stray?

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8.00

3 votes

#22 - Episode 7

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2023

Hurricane the husky meets Peaches the excitable lurcher. And Rosie the live-wire Jack Russell chases butterflies, cats, and now it's 10-year-old Mitchell. Is her need for speed a bit too much?

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8.00

4 votes

#23 - Episode 5

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2023

Albie the Jack Russell puppy has a second chance of a home with 10-year-old George. And a mistreated lurcher called Sam is in need of some home comforts. Will visitors see past his size?

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8.00

8 votes

#24 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2022

It's puppy-tastic time as nine-year-old Kiya has the best job ever, choosing a new friend from a litter of tiny cockerpoos. And can Wingnut the chihuahua convince 16-year-old Jacob his breed are cool?

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8.00

4 votes

#25 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2022

Can Border collie Patch, the cleverest dog on the block, use all of his tricks to convince Megan he's the smart choice? And what does workaholic David make of couch potato Pebbles?

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