A look at the work of an arson detection dog, a team of Newfoundland swim and rescue dogs, and a Bavarian Hound training to fight poachers in sub-Saharan Africa. Plus, meeting Buddy and Merlin, two Border Collies whose extraordinary communication and bravery saved their owner Pita when she fell and broke her leg up on the Lancashire Hills.

The first edition features a Golden Retriever whose job is to sniff out human diseases, such as cancer and diabetes. Plus, a look at two Belgian Malinois who are part of the West Midlands search and rescue team.