Dogs
'Pooch Perfect,' 'Canine Intervention,' more dog shows offer viewers a treat
USA TODAY
![Here ' s something to wag your tail at: a gallery of pup pictures. TV has gone to the dogs with its recent programming like “ Pooch Perfect " (ABC, Tuesdays at 8 EDT/PDT). The show pits dog groomers for a $100,000 cash prize. Here ' s one dog who has been made-over on the competition series hosted by actress Rebel Wilson.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/5dd7977b-6741-4f91-80bb-9f249b871854-158301_0688.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Here's something to wag your tail at: a gallery of pup pictures. TV has gone to the dogs with its recent programming like “Pooch Perfect" (ABC, Tuesdays at 8 EDT/PDT). The show pits dog groomers for a $100,000 cash prize. Here's one dog who has been made-over on the competition series hosted by actress Rebel Wilson.
Christopher Willard/ABC![Viewers will get invested in the groomers' stories, judge Lisa Vanderpump tells USA TODAY. The reality star/restaurateur is joined by her fellow judges veterinarian Callie Harris and groomer Jorge Bendersky. Gabriel Feitosa, left, and Monse Barbosa are among the competitors.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/55f9a2b2-353e-490a-aebc-16412d39f549-158301_0111.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Viewers will get invested in the groomers' stories, judge Lisa Vanderpump tells USA TODAY. The reality star/restaurateur is joined by her fellow judges veterinarian Callie Harris and groomer Jorge Bendersky. Gabriel Feitosa, left, and Monse Barbosa are among the competitors.
Christopher Willard/ABC![A boxer shows off more of the contestants' handiwork.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/cb2ef9c6-f852-4860-8c2f-ecd764ff47fe-158301_3722.jpg?width=528&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A boxer shows off more of the contestants' handiwork.
Christopher Willard/ABC![For one challenge, the groomers transform the dogs into another animal.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/6d70fbbd-32e8-4da0-9fc6-5bded793be6a-158302_1703.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
For one challenge, the groomers transform the dogs into another animal.
Christopher Willard/ABC![Take a look at this skunk.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/b520f8a9-026e-4c42-a1de-513c90b25ecc-158302_1758.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Take a look at this skunk.
Christopher Willard/ABC![Here's a dog disguised as a badger.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/10a643da-25e7-4e54-84cd-e57f9014969c-158302_4126.jpg?width=660&height=528&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Here's a dog disguised as a badger.
Christopher Willard/ABC![A poodle prances down the runway styled as a flamingo.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/164102df-b16c-4538-ba60-53d873b42265-158302_4146.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A poodle prances down the runway styled as a flamingo.
Christopher Willard/ABC![One challenger transformed this pooch's rear into an elephant.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/85e39ad5-a0a3-4590-9918-d2ba76d04f22-158302_4177.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
One challenger transformed this pooch's rear into an elephant.
Christopher Willard/ABC![A tiny dog dyed to look like a big cat.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/84d6f3e7-ef10-4500-885d-cb7f4fa94d03-158302_4151.jpg?width=660&height=528&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A tiny dog dyed to look like a big cat.
Christopher Willard/ABC![Talent agency Pets on Q inspired Netflix's reality series, "Pet Stars." Colleen Wilson (pictured) founded the company that reps animal influencers.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/7928d499-b3da-4c53-81ce-0be94fe41cc7-PetStars_Season1_Episode3_00_09_24_04.png?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Talent agency Pets on Q inspired Netflix's reality series, "Pet Stars." Colleen Wilson (pictured) founded the company that reps animal influencers.
Courtesy Of Netflix![A dog and a tortoise share a plate of greens on "Pet Stars."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/a058d826-652d-4f69-89cc-a63ad0f3ff87-PetStars_Season1_Episode2_00_06_25_13.png?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A dog and a tortoise share a plate of greens on "Pet Stars."
Courtesy Of Netflix![A Dalmatian experiences a sound bath on "Pet Stars."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/90ba591f-fee5-4907-a5b8-aa744870170f-PetStars_Season1_Episode1_00_19_41_09.png?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A Dalmatian experiences a sound bath on "Pet Stars."
Courtesy Of Netflix![Dog trainer Jas Leverette works with pups and their owners to correct behavior issues and improve owners' training methods in "Canine Intervention" (Netflix).](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/24c7b82b-bff5-42b4-b8fc-09d8d8beb8f3-CanineIntervention_Season1_Episode6_00_19_05_06.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Dog trainer Jas Leverette works with pups and their owners to correct behavior issues and improve owners' training methods in "Canine Intervention" (Netflix).
Netflix![Leverette owns California K9 Solutions, based in the Bay Area.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/07d48f08-ee26-418e-bed5-ad301cd88fb1-CanineIntervention_Season1_Episode4_00_18_23_21.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Leverette owns California K9 Solutions, based in the Bay Area.
Netflix![Dog Heaven is one of the pooches Leverette works with during the show's debut season.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/50eb6fed-46ca-4bd1-a60f-5f0614c32ff3-CanineIntervention_Season1_Episode3_00_21_22_07.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Dog Heaven is one of the pooches Leverette works with during the show's debut season.
Netflix![He also works with pit bulls.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/04716a48-728a-432a-b101-c744a2f6423c-CanineIntervention_Season1_Episode6_00_15_54_18.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
He also works with pit bulls.
Netflix![Here, he trains two canines, who listen attentively on their boxes.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/ef9313f0-227d-4c5c-91ca-bb8650a96d9e-CanineIntervention_Season1_Episode6_00_18_38_08.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Here, he trains two canines, who listen attentively on their boxes.
Netflix![HBO Max has its own grooming competition show, "Haute Dog."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/f5633dde-e415-4043-a32c-abc8092fd444-haute-dog_2.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
HBO Max has its own grooming competition show, "Haute Dog."
JOHN P JOHNSON![In each episode, three groomers compete for $10,000.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/4dcc0681-5b3b-4bec-afcd-b9d78008f4bf-haute-dog_5.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
In each episode, three groomers compete for $10,000.
JOHN P JOHNSON![Comedian Matt Rogers hosts this fun series; Robin Thede ("A Black Lady Sketch Show") and dog stylist Jess Rona are judges.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/846e4733-d2d2-486e-ab26-0c243ac21c67-haute-dog_7.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Comedian Matt Rogers hosts this fun series; Robin Thede ("A Black Lady Sketch Show") and dog stylist Jess Rona are judges.
JOHN P JOHNSON![One pet looks like a princess.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/c3be19e8-a70e-48ca-ab8c-cfaa8dbc26d9-haute-dog_13.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
One pet looks like a princess.
JOHN P JOHNSON![Another dog gets a blow dry.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/bf2fa169-21b1-4da7-9ad6-c6db4f80eda0-haute-dog_4.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Another dog gets a blow dry.
JOHN P JOHNSON![A trimmed pooch dons a statement collar.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/97b516ff-b388-4c00-8463-a453003e1aa4-haute-dog_18.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A trimmed pooch dons a statement collar.
JOHN P JOHNSON![Another is pure perfection perched on a couch.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2021/04/06/USAT/6a71738d-b755-49e9-8e26-40ebd5f899c6-haute-dog_23.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Another is pure perfection perched on a couch.
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