Pooch Perfect, the dog grooming competition series, premieres on March 30 on ABC. Hosted by Wilson, 10 of the nation’s most talented dog groomers and their assistants, compete in a series of creative and, as the show describes, “paw-some themed” challenges. Each week during Pooch Perfect, the teams face off in epic grooming transformations, which they get to show off in a special dog walk. Celebrity judges Lisa Vanderpump, Jorge Bendersky and Dr. Callie Harris vote on the out-of-this-world creations and ultimately force one team back to the doghouse every week. The top three teams compete for a $100,000 prize and “Pooch Perfect” first place trophy. The diverse challenges range from transforming the pup into a favorite season to making them into a fairy. “Our groomers are not only great with dogs and with general standard grooming, they’re also very artistic. And they create these masterpieces using only the dog as their canvas,” Wilson tells ABC. “Not only are there dogs galore in this show. It’s a show about some amazing human beings.” As Wilson explains, the contestants have very inspiring stories. “I’ve fallen just as much in love with them as I have with all the really cute dogs on the show,” she shares. “You have funniness, a lot of heart and very cute pooches.” There is also the joy of being along for the dog walk with Wilson. She does choreograph dances, or what she calls “dogography” with her dog squad (aka the production assistants dressed in dog costumes.). “Rebel Wilson is as tireless as she is talented. She put her heart and soul into making sure that this show was of the absolute highest quality,” says Pooch Perfect executive producer Elan Gale. In fact, Wilson has quite the dog pedigree. Her family has a history of grooming and showing dogs. “As a fourth-generation dog shower, she brought her extensive experience and knowledge to the competition, all the while keeping the contestants in good spirits and laughing pretty much all day long!” adds Gale. What makes the competition special are the contestants. There’s a mother and son team who demonstrate unconditional love. A pair of fiancés support each other’s dreams. There are mentors and mentees who show what it means to elevate those around you. “Of course, the overwhelming theme of the show is friendship,” says Gale. “Friendship between humans, and friendship between us and our better halves: dogs.” In the midst of all that is happening, Pooch Perfect offers a great diversion. “If there’s one thing that we all need right now it’s an uplifting, optimistic, awe-inspiring competition show featuring the biggest stars on earth: adorable dogs,” says Gale. “Pooch Perfect peers into the world of creative dog grooming, a world that has entertained thousands and thousands of avid fans all over the globe for decades. But now, we get to see it up close and personal.” Get to know Pooch Perfect as we unleash all the details on the show.
Who are the hosts of Pooch Perfect?
Rebel Wilson is the host of Pooch Perfect.
Who are the judges of Pooch Perfect?
Lisa Vanderpump, Dr. Callie Harris and Jorge Bendersky are the judges.
How many episodes are in season 1 of Pooch Perfect?
Season 1 will include eight episodes.
When does Pooch Perfect premiere?
Pooch Perfect premieres Tuesday, March 30 at 8 p.m. ET.
What time is Pooch Perfect on?
Pooch Perfect airs at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
How can the show be streamed?
Pooch Perfect episodes can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu.
What channel is Pooch Perfect on?
Pooch Perfect airs on ABC.
Is Pooch Perfect based on another show?
ABC’s Pooch Perfect is based on the Australian format.
Is there something specific Pooch Perfect is seeking with its transformations?
“All dogs are individuals, just like all of our contestants,” says Gale. “The challenges are designed to bring out the best in both our groomers and the dogs they are working with. Ideally, a groom should combine perfect technique and creativity, while at the same time making sure to highlight the individual personalities of the dogs and their groomers.”
What are the rules of Pooch Perfect?
Each week, the groomers will compete in two challenges. The first one, the “Immunity Puppertunity” will grant a team immunity. Then the second challenge, “The Ultimutt Challenge” will result in a “best in show” winner, who has instantaneous bragging rights, and one team, sadly, is eliminated. Each episode judges will take both of that week’s challenges into consideration while making their decisions, and in the Grand Furnale (a.k.a. season finale), the title of Pooch Perfect will go to whichever team had the best results throughout the entire course of the season.
Where was Pooch Perfect shot?
Pooch Perfect was shot at Chandler Valley Studios, a very familiar set to TV lovers. “But it takes place entirely inside of the dream of Rebel’s dog: Rusty!” says Gale.
How are the sweet dogs who appear on Pooch Perfect found?
A team of dedicated dog casting directors and associates spent months scouring California to find dogs who enjoyed the process of being groomed.
How are contestants picked and put together on the teams on Pooch Perfect?
Pooch Perfect spent nearly a year searching around the country to find the best groomers. Their casting team put the show in touch with hundreds of potential grooming teams. “To be honest, the amount of talent out there was overwhelming,” shares Gale. “Groomers and assistants were cast as duos. The chemistry between a groom team is only secondary to the chemistry between the groomer and the dog.”
How do the dogs hold up during filming of Pooch Perfect?
The dogs spent the majority of their time on set being pet, cuddled, and fed by the larger-than-life dog squad. As Gale reveals, “We built a state-of the-art indoor/outdoor greenroom for the dogs that we affectionately called Dogneyland.”
What was one of the favorite challenges?
One of the favorite challenges was the Happy Holidogs challenge. “We got to see incredible transformations but also got insight into the lives of our groomers,” says Gale. “It was an amazing opportunity for us to learn about the experiences that made our groomers who they are today. While this WAS a competition, there was so much unconditional love among the participants. They supported each other, helped each other in times of need and really made every day feel truly heartwarming.”
What do the teams win on Pooch Perfect?
The team—groomer and assistant—who wins Pooch Perfect gets $100,000 to be split evenly between them.
What should we know about the Pooch Perfect judges?
Lisa Vanderpump and Jorge Bendersky fight for what they believe in and induce laughter with their banter. Dr. Callie Harris, is also a veterinarian. He develops meaningful connections with the groomers and really challenges them to be their best selves.
Are there plans for season 2 of Pooch Perfect?
There is hope that there will be a season two. “We had an amazing time with the groomers and getting to work with adorable dogs all day was a dream come true,” says Gale. “We’re ready to continue our search for the most incredible creative groomers on this or any planet.” Next, what does a dog’s tilted head mean?
