Canine Intervention
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Canine Intervention
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Canine Intervention is a reality show starring celebrity dog behaviorist Jas Leverette and team as they work with difficult and aggressive dogs and their owners to make sure they can live happy lives together. Aside from a few strong words, the language is clean. However, many of the dogs featured can be very aggressive, and there is the occasional photograph of small, bloody wounds. Things like euthanasia and human loss and grief are briefly discussed. Families who love dogs and animals will enjoy lots of charming doggy moments and positive messages throughout each episode.
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What's the Story?
CANINE INTERVENTION is a reality series that features professional dog behaviorist Jas Leverette as he helps people from all walks of life connect with their animals. Leverette works with dogs that have a range of behavioral issues, from being extremely aggressive to being so pampered that they won't take instructions. He takes the dogs to his San Jose facility, and designs training programs specific to each dog. He also helps owners communicate and manage their pup based on its temperament. From aggressive German shepherds to pampered Maltipoos, Leverette works with the dogs that most people would give up on.
Is It Any Good?
This fun and warm series features the California dog trainer as he trains owners to understand what their dogs are trying to say. Jas Leverette, who works with celebrity clients like Stephen Curry and Kevin Hart, works with each dog to understand the source of its negative behavior, and works with the owners, all of whom love their pooches deeply, to keep them under control.
Leverette says that he is committed to keeping as many dogs as possible from being euthanized, and is very clear with owners about how that can happen if their pets aren't properly trained. But most of his message is about understanding what the dog wants or needs in order to behave correctly. Not everyone will agree with his techniques, but there's no doubt that Canine Intervention will catch the attention of many dog lovers.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Jas Leverette's dog training techniques. Not everyone agrees that the training is good for canines. Why do you think it's controversial?
What messages does Canine Intervention send to owners about their role in ensuring that their dog behaves appropriately? What kinds of things should owners be aware of when trying to modify their dog's behavior?
TV Details
- Premiere date: February 24, 2021
- Cast: Jes Leverette
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Reality TV
- Topics: Cats, Dogs, and Mice
- Character Strengths: Communication, Compassion, Perseverance
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: March 2, 2022
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