Dogs with Incredible Jobs - Season 1

From truffle hunters and bedbug detectors to emotional support dogs and penguin protectors, follow four-legged experts at work.

At Ronald McDonald House, Gus helps youngsters by sharing a few cuddles. Tui's gift for defining different scents keeps her close to her owner Emily.

Maya's OCD makes her a superstar in the canine world. Telly and Billie both play big roles in helping to deliver therapy and counselling.

Dogs providing friendship in a retirement village, being responsible in a search and rescue team and coaching the Australian national rowing team.

Fun and frolics with friendly dogs doing serious jobs. In Auckland, New Zealand, giant schnauzer cross Monty has been trained to drive.

Featuring dogs that help children to gain confidence with their reading, and guard dogs who patrol an open range zoo in Australia to protect the endangered resident Eastern barred bandicoots. The programme also visits a specialist bakery for dogs and meets the lucky golden retriever who gets to carry out the taste tests, and discovers how an organisation that rehomes abandoned dogs allows prospective owners to meet potential pets for a cafe date before committing.

The final programme in the current series features a labrador whose job is to help children to feel safe while giving evidence in court, a dog with an instinct for detecting supernatural activity, and assistance dogs for people suffering from diabetes. Plus, why maremmas are uniquely well equipped for looking after penguins.