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Pooch Perfect...new show...NO!!!

grandma petes — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:33:23 GMT

I've been seeing the ad for a new show on ABC called Pooch Perfect. Looks like a competition to see how outlandish they can groom dogs to look like all sorts of different animals. I cannot imagine anyone that loves dogs would think this is okay. I'm sure (at least I hope so) the colors they use on the dogs is safe, but to put those poor dogs through all of that is unacceptable in my honest opinion. Some days I think I've seen it all and then something like this comes along and I just cringe.

I hope it gets cancelled as soon as possible.😡

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sunshine45 — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:41:13 GMT

The eight-episode series will showcase ten of the best dog groomers in the country, along with their assistants, competing in a series of challenges. Each week, teams will compete in two challenges: the Immunity Puppertunity challenge and the Ultimutt Challenge showdown. The teams will face off in the grooming challenges, showcasing their creations on the ‘dogwalk’. There will be one elimination each week until the season finale, where the top three teams will compete for a giant cash prize and the Pooch Perfect trophy.

https://deadline.com/2021/01/pooch-perfect-abc-rebel-wilson-1234672591/

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Foxxee — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:41:59 GMT

Never fails. There's always someone making Poodles look like cartoon characters.

No, I won't be watching.

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WORKING GAL — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:43:12 GMT

@grandma petes - Lisa Vanderpump was on WWHL last night and said she was a judge on that show. I've seen the commercial for the show. All the dogs they showed looked a lot better before they were groomed. Lisa said she had a lot of fun on that show. I was surprised that as much as she says she loves dogs, she would be a part of something like that. Just IMO

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grandma petes — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:44:01 GMT

@Foxxee

That just makes my heart hurt....those poor dogs. All done for money and for rich people to parade as judges....smh😡

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Sooner — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:45:22 GMT

@grandma petes wrote:
I've been seeing the ad for a new show on ABC called Pooch Perfect. Looks like a competition to see how outlandish they can groom dogs to look like all sorts of different animals. I cannot imagine anyone that loves dogs would think this is okay. I'm sure (at least I hope so) the colors they use on the dogs is safe, but to put those poor dogs through all of that is unacceptable in my honest opinion. Some days I think I've seen it all and then something like this comes along and I just cringe.

I hope it gets cancelled as soon as possible.😡

@grandma petes I'm not sure it's dogs people love so much. It's dogs as people, sports fans, children, etc. Not dogs as dogs. Many times.

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grandma petes — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:45:50 GMT

@WORKING GAL

It's just heartbreaking to see those poor dogs.....and if Lisa Vanderpump was a true dog lover, then she wouldn't be a part of something like this...no matter how much money they offered.

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on the bay — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:46:52 GMT

What an awful idea for a show!

I hope no dog is hurt in anyway and it is cancelled.

Why don't the humans just do it on themselves!

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DiAnne — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:53:24 GMT

I have been seeing those ads also. I will probably check it out - there is not much worth watching on TV.

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NickNack — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:55:00 GMT

I can't watch that commercial. It makes me sick what they're doing to the dogs for "entertainment."

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kitcat51 — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:04:57 GMT

It's done by professional dog groomers so not sure what the fuss is about.

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Lali1 — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 23:33:44 GMT

@kitcat51 wrote:
It's done by professional dog groomers so not sure what the fuss is about.

I would think most of the dogs in the show get groomed normally anyway. So coloring their fur is not that big a deal. It's not like the dogs care what color their fur is.

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RealtyGal2 — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:21:26 GMT

@grandma petes wrote:
I've been seeing the ad for a new show on ABC called Pooch Perfect. Looks like a competition to see how outlandish they can groom dogs to look like all sorts of different animals. I cannot imagine anyone that loves dogs would think this is okay. I'm sure (at least I hope so) the colors they use on the dogs is safe, but to put those poor dogs through all of that is unacceptable in my honest opinion. Some days I think I've seen it all and then something like this comes along and I just cringe.

I hope it gets cancelled as soon as possible.😡

It probably will be a huge success because people love dogs, but I agree with you about the colored dyes. Why not make it a little educational for dog owners instead.

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Venezia — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 01:10:32 GMT

I hate shows like this and won't even watch the tv ads.

These are living, breathing, trusting animals. They're not toys or fashion accessories. I'm surprised Rebel Wilson has anything to do with it.

Glad I'm not the only one bothered by it.

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Porcelain — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 01:11:10 GMT

Are you guys against fancy grooming (not talking about docking or anything like that, just styling and clipping the fur) and putting unnecessary little sweaters on dogs too? I find it pretty harmless if the dog doesn't mind it. I see it as more silly than bad for the dogs.

What am I not seeing?

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Venezia — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 01:22:16 GMT

I've never been a fan of putting silly costumes on dogs or cats either. Again, they're animals, not toys.

I have no problem seeing beautifully groomed dogs at shows like Cruft's or AKC.

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elated — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 02:41:41 GMT

I think that this show is a poor example of how to treat dogs. What is the point!!! We have so many mindless shows on TV and this is one. I don't want to see dogs used as ornaments. Some idiot will try to do this to their dog and harm or kill the dog.

I wonder if the intelligent level has dropped so low that people consider this entertainment. Animal abuse is a problem and then we do this type of programming. IMHO, this show should have never happened.

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GenXmuse — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 03:06:11 GMT

I was appalled when I saw the previews. Most definitely will not be watching.

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luvzchiz — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 03:37:57 GMT

Count me in as another who will not watch this show. I don't care if the dyes are seemingly safe, they probably are not.

This show should be taken off before it starts. Where are the animal humane groups. Where's PETA?

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PINKdogWOOD — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:19:09 GMT

@grandma petes I totally agree. The very first time I saw the ad for this show I thought wow, how clever some of these DO's are. Then then most I saw of more ads I think this is all wrong especially all the dogs' furs they dye. I have to think what the groomers use is SAFE but still.

If they wanted a dog to resemble a lion, they should've purchased a lion.