Why You’ll Want to Snuggle Up With All the Pups on Netflix’s ‘Dogs’

By Jess Catcher Updated: October 30, 2018

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Prepare to have your heartstrings tugged harder than a pup pulling at her leash: Netflix is releasing a new documentary series all about how amazing our canine friends are, which is simply titled Dogs. You can marathon all six episodes on the streaming service starting November 16.

Each of the hour-long episodes features either a specific dog helping make their favorite human’s life a little bit better, or the different ways communities across the globe embrace their love of pooches. At its heart, the series is “celebrating the deep emotional bonds between people and their beloved four-legged best friends,” as Netflix explained in a press release. The episodes also prove how universal that bond between humans and pups is, with stories spanning from the United States, Japan, Germany, Syria, Costa Rica, and Italy. Check out the official trailer below for a peek at what’s to come from the touching series:

If you aren’t already lucky enough to have a pooch in your life, you might want to consider bringing one home before you start watching. The lengths both the dogs and their owners go to just to give each other comfort and love throughout the series will likely make you crave cuddles from your own canine. Take a look below to meet some of the adorable dogs featured in the series and learn more about their stories.

"The Kid With a Dog"

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Corrine, an 11-year-old girl who suffers from traumatic seizures, is forever changed when she meets Rory, a dog who has been trained to detect oncoming seizures. This episode highlights the depths of a closely formed friendship between a child and her dog, the unbreakable trust they have in each other, and the incredible power of a dog's ability to assist humans in health and wellness.
"Bravo, Zeus"

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Two years after fleeing his home in war-torn Syria, Ayham has made a new home for himself in Germany. He cannot feel at peace, however, until he is reunited with his best friend: a Siberian husky named Zeus. Ayham and his friends risk everything they have to bring Zeus across the border from Syria to Lebanon in the hopes of ultimately being reunited in Germany.
"Ice on the Water"

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In a picturesque town off of Lake Como, Italian fisherman Alessandro relies on his partner, Ice, a 10-year-old Labrador, to help with the family business as they get ready for the busy tourist season. The fishermen in town struggle, but Ice continues to stand guard and do all he can, even in the coldest winter months.
"Scissors Down"

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In Japan, people's relationships with their dogs is at a whole different level. Dogs are dressed in clothing to match their owners, and the craft of dog grooming is a true artform. This episode follows two of the world's most renowned dog groomers as they fly to California to compete in the ultimate dog-grooming championship.
"Territorio de Zeguates"

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Territorio de Zeguates is a sanctuary deep in the Costa Rican rainforest that houses thousands of dogs and saves them from living on the streets. But with that many dogs, how can the organization sustain itself without running out of resources? The people who run the shelter dedicate themselves to making these dogs' lives better.
"Second Chances"

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There are more dogs in New York than there are people in the city of Cleveland — and thousands of them are rescues. This episode follows every step of this adoption ecosystem through the charity Hearts and Bones as they go on a rescue mission to bring dogs from a kill shelter to the Big Apple for a better life.