Ep 17. Ruthie
- March 7, 2020
Lucky Dog is an American TV show that airs on CBS every Saturday morning. The show, hosted by Brandon McMillan, is focused on teaching people how to train and better care for their dogs. In each episode, Brandon takes in an untrained and often abused dog from a shelter and trains them to become a loving and well-behaved member of a family. The show is entertaining, informative, and heartwarming, and it appeals to dog lovers of all ages.
Episode 17 of season 7 of Lucky Dog is titled "Ruthie". As the title suggests, the episode revolves around a sweet and shy dog named Ruthie who needs a loving home and some training. Ruthie is a 2-year-old mixed breed dog from a shelter in Los Angeles, California. She was rescued from a high-kill shelter by a group of animal lovers who saw her potential and sweetness. Ruthie is timid and nervous, but she loves people and other dogs. She needs a patient and calm owner who can help her come out of her shell and become more confident.
In the beginning of the episode, we see Brandon visiting the shelter where Ruthie is staying. He meets with the staff and volunteers who tell him about Ruthie's background and personality. They explain that Ruthie was found wandering on the streets of Los Angeles, and she was very scared and shy when she arrived at the shelter. However, over time, Ruthie has opened up and become more social with people and dogs. The staff at the shelter believe that Ruthie has a lot of potential, but she needs someone to take her in and give her a chance.
Brandon is immediately drawn to Ruthie and sees the potential in her. He decides to take her on as his next training project and teach her how to be a well-behaved and loving companion. He introduces Ruthie to his team of trainers and they begin working with her. The first step is to get Ruthie comfortable with the trainers and the new surroundings. They give her treats and play with her to build trust and confidence. They also introduce her to some other dogs that Brandon is training, and Ruthie seems to get along well with them.
The next step is to start teaching Ruthie basic obedience commands such as sit, stay, and come. Brandon uses positive reinforcement techniques such as treats and praise to encourage Ruthie to follow his commands. Ruthie is a quick learner, and she responds well to the training. She seems to be enjoying the attention and the playtime.
However, as the training progresses, Brandon notices that Ruthie is still very nervous and fearful in certain situations. For example, when she hears loud noises or sees new people or objects, she gets scared and tries to run away. Brandon realizes that Ruthie needs more socialization and exposure to different environments to overcome her fears. He takes her to a park where there are other dogs and people, and he lets her explore and play. He also introduces her to some new objects such as a skateboard and a bike, and he rewards her for being curious and brave.
As the weeks go by, Ruthie becomes more confident and outgoing. She learns more advanced obedience commands such as heel and down, and she becomes more responsive to Brandon's cues. She also learns how to interact with strangers and other dogs in a more friendly and relaxed way. Brandon is impressed with Ruthie's progress and decides that she is ready for her forever home.
In the final part of the episode, we see Brandon meeting with potential adopters for Ruthie. He explains Ruthie's background and training, and he assesses the candidates' ability to provide a safe and loving home for Ruthie. After meeting with several families, Brandon finds the perfect match for Ruthie. A couple who live in a quiet and spacious house with a large backyard and lots of love to give. They are patient and understanding of Ruthie's fears, and they promise to continue her training and socialization.
In the end, Ruthie is adopted by her new family and Brandon watches as she happily runs around in her new yard and gets lots of love and attention from her new parents. Brandon is proud of Ruthie and happy that he was able to make a difference in her life. The episode ends with Brandon reminding viewers of the importance of adopting shelter dogs and giving them a second chance in life.