Long-running pet series Lucky Dog is adding an Australian spinoff as part of a new weekend block on CBS
Hearst Media Production Group ‘s Lucky Dog: Down Under , hosted by animal trainer Brandon McMillan, will debut October 4. The Saturday morning timeslot will follow that of Lucky Dog: Reunions , creating a one-hour block for the Lucky Dog franchise, which got its start in 2013.
The twin shows will air as part of the CBS WKND educational/informational block.
Lucky Dog: Down Under , which is based on the international format The Dog House: Australia focuses on Australian shelter dogs transitioning from rescue and rehabilitation to domestic life as human companions.
“The Lucky Dog franchise has informed and captivated audiences for more than a decade,” said Bryan Curb, HMPG