In the first episode, a rescue border collie learns some energy-burning tricks from its owner, Ben Fogle and Gabby Logan offer tips on ensuring your pets stay fit. Ben tries out canine yoga with his labrador Storm, while Gaby finds her boxer's talent for jumping may help him get exercise in the garden.

In episode two, we look at how we can use this extra time at home now with our dogs to strengthen our bond with them. Knowing how to connect with your dog and deepen your relationship with your four-legged companion is rewarding, not just for how happy it can make your dog feel, but owner too. Rabbit, a rescue mongrel, was a tearaway until he bonded with his household's youngest owner. Meanwhile, Geri Halliwell and Gok Wan attempt to win over the affection of their new dogs - with mixed results. However, sometimes it's not just a dog's relationship with their human owner, but actually other animals, that is the key to happiness. We meet Dallie, who discovers a surprising new friend in Spanky, the rescue pony who she loves to ride.

Tips on how to keep dogs mentally stimulated during lockdown. James Martin reveals how he looks after two pets with very different types of intelligence, and learns new tricks for keeping them both happy. Among the family pets featured are a border collie that has been trained to herd turkeys and a dog that takes great pleasure in getting stuck under a side table several times a day.

Martin Clunes narrates more tips on how to keep dogs mentally stimulated during lockdown. Cameras follow Bodie, a Jack Russell that helps children with their reading, Summer, the golden retriever with maternal urges toward rescue kittens, and a dog that howls along to a 90s club hit.