Ep 4. Rio

Lucky Dog is a television show that follows Brandon McMillan, an expert animal trainer and behaviorist, as he rescues dogs from animal shelters and trains them to become loving and well-behaved family pets. In season 7 episode 4, entitled Rio, Brandon introduces viewers to a lively and energetic terrier mix named Rio.

As the episode begins, Brandon is on his way to the animal shelter to meet Rio for the first time. Rio is an 18-month-old terrier mix who was found wandering the streets of Los Angeles. Despite his cute and cuddly appearance, Rio has a lot of energy and can be quite difficult to handle.

When Brandon first meets Rio, he immediately notices how excited and jumpy the dog is. Rio is pulling on his leash, jumping up on Brandon, and barking at everything around him. Brandon explains that Rio has a lot of energy and needs to learn how to channel it in a positive way.

The first step in training Rio is to get him to calm down. Brandon takes Rio for a walk and shows him how to walk calmly on a leash. He also gives Rio a lot of praise and encouragement when he does the right thing, which helps to build the dog's confidence and trust.

Over the course of the episode, Brandon works with Rio to teach him several important skills. One of the most important skills that Brandon teaches Rio is the "sit" command. This command is essential for any dog, as it teaches them to be calm and patient.

Brandon also teaches Rio how to play fetch, which helps to release some of the dog's pent-up energy. Playing fetch also helps to build a bond between Rio and Brandon, as the dog learns to trust Brandon and to follow his commands.

As the episode progresses, Brandon continues to work with Rio on his behavior and obedience. He takes the dog to a park to work on his socialization skills, introducing him to other dogs and teaching him how to play nicely with them.

One of the most touching moments of the episode comes when Brandon introduces Rio to his new family. Rio is a shy and nervous dog, but he quickly warms up to his new owners and starts to show his playful and affectionate side.

Overall, Lucky Dog season 7 episode 4 is a heartwarming and inspiring episode that teaches viewers the importance of patience, persistence, and love when it comes to training a dog. By the end of the episode, Rio has transformed from a jumpy and untrained dog into a happy and well-behaved family pet. Brandon's expertise as a trainer and behaviorist is evident throughout the episode, as he works patiently with Rio to help him become the best dog he can be.