Divine Canine is a television series on Animal Planet

Animal Planet

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. The show premiered on April 16, 2007.

The show examines the Monks of New Skete

New Skete

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, an order of Orthodox Christian monk

Monk

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s who train dog

Dog

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s. The monks, located in upstate New York

Upstate New York

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, are known for their ability to train dysfunctional dogs as well as being breeders of German Shepherd puppies.

The show was produced by RIVR Media

RIVR Media

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. Animal Planet ordered sixteen half-hour shows for the initial run.

Current season episodes along with original air dates:

4/16/2007: Un-Spoiling Stella

4/30/2007: Hoisting Hugo

4/30/2007: Teaching Tessie

5/7/2007: Heeling Holly

5/28/2007: Harnessing Harley

6/4/2007: Calming Chico

6/15/2007: Balancing Boomer

6/22/2007: Semi-Sweet Puppy