The Pack Season 1 Episode 2 Expanding Territory
- TVPG
- March 9, 2010
- 51 min
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(13)
The Pack is a reality competition series where 12 dogs and their owners travel around the world to compete in various challenges. In episode 2, titled "Expanding Territory," the pack is in Mexico City as they continue their pursuit for $500,000 and the title of "The Ultimate Pack."
At the start of the episode, the pack is split into two teams of 6 with each team having a different celebrity guest join them for the day's challenges. The first challenge takes place in a local park where the teams must navigate through an obstacle course that includes jumping over hurdles, weaving through cones, and sliding down a slide.
After completing the course, the teams are instructed to head to the next location where they will participate in a timed food challenge. In this challenge, the dogs must sniff out pieces of meat that are hidden throughout a large field while their owners try to keep them focused and on track. The team that finds the most meat in the allotted time wins the challenge.
With the first two challenges completed, the pack heads to their next destination, an urban animal shelter. Here, the teams are tasked with taking care of several dogs that are in need of attention and affection. The owners must work together to make sure the dogs are clean, fed, and get plenty of exercise. The team that receives the most positive feedback from the shelter staff wins the challenge.
Following the shelter challenge, the pack heads to a nearby beach where they will participate in a water-based competition. The dogs and their owners are paired up and must run into the ocean to retrieve a ball and bring it back to shore. The twist in this challenge is that the dogs cannot touch the ground while in the water, so the owners must help maneuver them through the waves. The team that retrieves the most balls in the shortest amount of time wins the challenge.
As the day comes to a close, the pack heads back to their headquarters to await the results of the day's challenges. The losing team must face a pack elimination challenge, where one dog and owner will be sent home.
"Expanding Territory" is an action-packed episode that highlights the teamwork and bond between the dogs and their owners. The challenges are both physically and mentally demanding, putting the canine competitors to the test. As the pack continues their journey around the world, viewers will be on the edge of their seats, waiting to see who will be crowned "The Ultimate Pack."