Lucky Dog

- Season 3

(2015)

A cancer survivor with a passion for the ocean finds a kindred spirit in Motu, a spunky Maltese mix facing his own physical challenge. But before Motu can sail off into the sunset with Julie, he'll need to hone his kayaking skills with Brandon.

Brandon hopes to place an intelligent Border Collie mix named Bandit into the home of the Bisaccia family. But the adoption falls into jeopardy when mom, Erika, reveals her own personal battle with dog allergies.

Step up! A couple reaches out to Brandon in hopes of finding the perfect companion for their current dog. But before Hazel, a friendly terrier mix, can step into her new role, she'll need to conquer her own fear of stairs.

After the tragic loss of her husband, a grandmother reaches out to Brandon in hopes of finding a furry new companion. But before Glory, an overweight Poodle mix, can join the family, she'll need to shape up with the help of Brandon's boot camp.

All work and no play! When a mischievous ten-month-old lab mix proves difficult to train, Brandon turns to toys to get results.

To Serve and Protect. Brandon trains up a German Shepherd for a disabled veteran suffering from PTSD. But before Kyrie earns her service dog certification, she'll need to "pick up" the retrieve command.

A game of trust. With Brandon's help, a skittish White Shepherd mix learns to embrace the world around her. But before Skye settles into her forever home, she'll need to forge an unlikely friendship with her new owner's horse.

An outgoing German Shepherd/Lab mix named Jemma could be the perfect canine ambassador for one woman's bed and breakfast. But before this seven-month-old puppy can assume her new role, she'll need to check her immaturity at the door.

For five lucky shelter dogs, a forever home is right around the corner. But before they can step into their new lives, they'll all need to embrace "new skills".

A middle school teacher reaches out to Brandon in hopes of adopting her very first dog. But if nine-month-old Darby wants to be the teacher's pet, she'll need to ace the common commands and prove she's ready for a classroom environment.

When conventional training methods fail to pull a timid Welsh terrier mix named Lola out of her shell, Brandon recruits another "Lucky Dog in Training" to build Lola's confidence.

Brandon transforms an "untrainable" two-year-old spaniel mix into one of the most talented agility dogs in Lucky Dog history. But will Riley's high-octane energy level prove too much for his potential mom, who suffers from chronic fatigue syndrome.

A spaniel mix named Maggie could be the perfect companion for a couple that recently lost their beloved golden retriever. But when Maggie's crippling fear of abandonment fails to respond to training, Brandon must turn to an outside source for help.

They're called "Man's Best Friend", but for these five dogs, companionship defies age, size, gender and even species. Today we look back at some of this year's most heartwarming, and surprising, "friendships".

Seeing Double! Unwilling to separate two lifelong pals, Brandon rescues JoJo and Rhi Rhi in hopes of placing them in the same forever home. But preparing them for Josh and Jonathon's jet-setting lifestyle means a lesson in flying the friendly skies and helming a stand-up paddleboard.

A devoted mother reaches out to Brandon in hopes of finding a support animal for her autistic son. But before one-year- old Maverick can officially become Dustin's wingman, he'll need to prove he has the temperament and social skills needed for his new role.

A standard poodle named Odie could be the emotional support animal one young woman needs to conquer her severe anxiety. But before Odie can inspire Casey to go back to school, he'll first need to focus on his own graduation.

A homeless dog discovers a second chance with a once-homeless family that also spent time in and out of shelters. But before Hachi can become an official member of their public speaking crew, he'll need to transform his jumping habit into a new skill.

Brandon rescues a two-year- old golden retriever that lives life in the fast lane. But when Scarlett's new family expresses an interest in taking her on road trips, she and Brandon must hit the road for a lesson in car etiquette.

Brandon prepares six shelter dogs for life after the ranch. But before he "hands over the reins" to their new families, he'll need to ensure that each new owner is ready for the responsibility and challenge of their new pup.

Brandon adopts a hand shy dachshund mix with a history of prior abuse. But before Stewie can officially settle into his loving new home, he'll need to prove that he can get along with his new brother, an eleven-year- old lab mix named Drogo.

Brandon rescues a calm schnauzer mix in hopes of placing him in a home with two autistic boys. But before Dodger gets called up to his new family, this underdog will need to prove that he's a team player.

A last minute rescue gives one senior dog the chance to live out her golden years in an exciting new role. But before Dottie can officially join Kris and his company's mascot Lucky, she'll need to embrace office etiquette and a love for travel.

When a ranch employee takes a leave of absence to recover from an ongoing medical condition, Brandon trains an Australian cattle dog named Otto to be her companion... and her lifesaver.

Being pack animals, dogs possess an instinctual need to bond...but some bonds run deeper than others. To honor "man's best friend", we look back at some of this season's most heartwarming and inspirational connections.

Let freedom ring! Brandon thinks a black German shepherd has what it takes to become a service dog. But is one-year- old Atlas ready to shoulder the needs of a disabled veteran?