12 Puppies and Us

Staffordshire Bull Terrier-cross Sage is setting up residence with the Fianko family, first-time puppy owners living in South London; while mum Cheryl may have brought up five kids, controlling a boisterous puppy proves trickier than she expected.

Chinese crested powderpuff Fabio joins Alisa and Colin in Cardiff. Alisa has had a powderpuff before but was too anxious to let him off his lead. Determined to learn how to let her new pup run free, she calls in trainer Louise for help.

Lyra the pomsky moves in with the busy Cuthbertson family in Gateshead. Toddler Ellie is initially excited by her new playmate, until Lyra chews through her toys. Her parents call in Louise to help stop the chewing and restore harmony to the house.

Woody the St Bernard pup moves in with the Summerscale-Heards. For the little pup, there are big hopes. Five-year-old Dexter has cerebral palsy, and his parents want Woody to become his companion and learn to carry out simple assistance tasks.

Rehomed Shih Tzu-pug cross Miska moves on to a houseboat with new owner Scarlett. After initial signs Miska is adapting well to her new home, Scarlett takes her to work, but is shocked when she ignores her and starts yapping at her colleagues.

Linus the Bedlington Terrier joins the Seymour family in Sussex. While the four children are delighted, mum Rebecca is nervous, having given up a previous puppy because she couldn't cope with it.