1 00:00:00,934 --> 00:00:01,800 Announcer: It's time for the ultimate 2 00:00:01,869 --> 00:00:03,802 Canine competition, where america's 3 00:00:03,871 --> 00:00:05,470 Furry friends are taking the game 4 00:00:05,539 --> 00:00:06,405 To the next level. 5 00:00:06,607 --> 00:00:09,074 - Oh, great jump. 6 00:00:09,143 --> 00:00:11,276 Announcer: We've got the nation's top underdogs, 7 00:00:11,344 --> 00:00:15,613 Working dogs, and police k9s, taking on extreme obstacles. 8 00:00:15,682 --> 00:00:16,815 - Oh, my god! - Oh! 9 00:00:17,017 --> 00:00:18,750 Announcer: With every breed imaginable, 10 00:00:18,819 --> 00:00:20,285 From cattle dogs to dobermans... 11 00:00:20,488 --> 00:00:21,886 [dog yipping] 12 00:00:21,955 --> 00:00:24,089 Bulldogs to border collies... - Good boy. 13 00:00:24,157 --> 00:00:25,557 Announcer: Will bring you even faster sprints... 14 00:00:25,626 --> 00:00:27,759 - Oh! Look at that! 15 00:00:27,828 --> 00:00:28,894 Announcer: Higher jumps... - Yes! 16 00:00:28,962 --> 00:00:29,561 Announcer: And the biggest takedowns 17 00:00:29,629 --> 00:00:31,764 In "top dog" history. 18 00:00:31,966 --> 00:00:33,832 - ♪ get ready for the wild life ♪ 19 00:00:33,900 --> 00:00:35,634 - Oh! - Some guy in a decoy suit 20 00:00:35,836 --> 00:00:37,702 Getting tackled by a flying dog. 21 00:00:37,772 --> 00:00:40,305 It don't get no better than that. 22 00:00:40,374 --> 00:00:41,840 [cheering] 23 00:00:41,908 --> 00:00:42,708 Announcer: Tonight, only one team 24 00:00:42,910 --> 00:00:44,242 Will earn the top dog title... 25 00:00:44,311 --> 00:00:45,844 - Whoo! 26 00:00:45,912 --> 00:00:47,579 Announcer: $10,000... - Good girl. 27 00:00:47,647 --> 00:00:48,847 Announcer: 5,000 donated 28 00:00:49,049 --> 00:00:51,383 To an animal charity of their choice... 29 00:00:51,585 --> 00:00:52,317 - That's a good boy! 30 00:00:52,520 --> 00:00:53,852 Announcer: And the chance to compete 31 00:00:53,920 --> 00:00:55,254 In the grand finale, to be named... 32 00:00:55,456 --> 00:00:56,721 Both: Yes! 33 00:00:56,790 --> 00:00:58,390 Announcer: America's top dog. 34 00:00:58,458 --> 00:01:00,592 [dog barking] 35 00:01:00,794 --> 00:01:01,726 - Welcome to the show. [laughs] 36 00:01:01,796 --> 00:01:03,662 I think we're gonna do that over. 37 00:01:03,864 --> 00:01:05,397 - I think maybe we will. - [laughs] 38 00:01:05,599 --> 00:01:07,732 Take. [chuckles] 39 00:01:07,802 --> 00:01:10,735 Welcome to "america's top dog." 40 00:01:10,804 --> 00:01:12,137 I'm curt menefee, and, as always, 41 00:01:12,206 --> 00:01:16,141 Joined by my favorite actor, comedian, friend to all dogs, 42 00:01:16,209 --> 00:01:18,944 And really, my emotional support human, david koechner. 43 00:01:19,013 --> 00:01:21,079 - Curt, I'm so excited to be sitting beside you 44 00:01:21,148 --> 00:01:24,016 For "america's top dog." let's get this thing going. 45 00:01:24,084 --> 00:01:25,617 - Tonight, we've got five incredible dogs, 46 00:01:25,685 --> 00:01:27,018 Including working dog naz, 47 00:01:27,087 --> 00:01:30,022 A dutch shepherd that was re-homed three times 48 00:01:30,090 --> 00:01:32,958 Before becoming an explosives detection dog. 49 00:01:33,026 --> 00:01:36,428 - He's trained to detect anything that goes boom. 50 00:01:36,496 --> 00:01:37,629 - Underdog asti, 51 00:01:37,698 --> 00:01:38,764 A diva of a doberman pinscher, 52 00:01:38,966 --> 00:01:40,699 Whose handler, April vaillancourt, 53 00:01:40,767 --> 00:01:42,101 Appeared on the first season. 54 00:01:42,303 --> 00:01:45,637 - Didn't get past the second round, so it was asti's turn. 55 00:01:45,706 --> 00:01:47,973 - K9 rico, a belgian malinois 56 00:01:48,175 --> 00:01:49,441 That started out as pen pals with his handler. 57 00:01:49,643 --> 00:01:52,311 - I sent him pictures. 58 00:01:52,379 --> 00:01:53,512 [laughs] 59 00:01:53,580 --> 00:01:54,646 - Underdog dixie, 60 00:01:54,715 --> 00:01:55,914 An american bully that went 61 00:01:55,982 --> 00:01:58,984 From pound puppy to dock-diving champion. 62 00:01:59,052 --> 00:02:02,387 - When the going gets rough, dixie and I fight. 63 00:02:02,456 --> 00:02:03,454 - And finally, 64 00:02:03,524 --> 00:02:04,923 Underdog big ben, 65 00:02:05,125 --> 00:02:06,792 A german rottweiler who tried out for the show 66 00:02:06,994 --> 00:02:09,794 In season one, but didn't make the cut. 67 00:02:09,864 --> 00:02:10,929 Now, after some extensive training, 68 00:02:11,131 --> 00:02:14,466 He's ready to show off everything he's learned. 69 00:02:14,535 --> 00:02:15,600 - Ready? [dog huffs] 70 00:02:15,669 --> 00:02:16,534 - The three fastest teams 71 00:02:16,603 --> 00:02:17,869 Move on to the doghouse, 72 00:02:17,938 --> 00:02:19,804 Where the competition really heats up. 73 00:02:19,874 --> 00:02:20,939 First, though, they've gotta get through 74 00:02:21,008 --> 00:02:24,075 Tonight's k9-combine. And for more on that, 75 00:02:24,145 --> 00:02:26,278 We bring in our canine correspondent, rachel bonnetta. 76 00:02:26,480 --> 00:02:27,879 Hi, rachel. 77 00:02:27,948 --> 00:02:29,814 - Thanks, guys. Our four-legged friends 78 00:02:29,884 --> 00:02:32,751 Are about to compete in the k9-combine, 79 00:02:32,819 --> 00:02:33,685 Where they will run, jump, swim, 80 00:02:33,753 --> 00:02:37,022 And absolutely melt our hearts. 81 00:02:37,090 --> 00:02:40,559 First, teams will take on six unique obstacles, 82 00:02:40,761 --> 00:02:42,026 All based on real activities 83 00:02:42,095 --> 00:02:45,030 And trainings dogs experience in the real world. 84 00:02:45,098 --> 00:02:47,832 They'll start by paying homae to "air bud," 85 00:02:47,902 --> 00:02:49,968 With a series of jumps in high jump, 86 00:02:50,036 --> 00:02:52,638 Where each wall gets progressively higher. 87 00:02:52,706 --> 00:02:54,106 Then it's off to zig zag. 88 00:02:54,174 --> 00:02:55,841 The team must work together to balance their way 89 00:02:55,909 --> 00:02:59,177 Across three large rocking planks. 90 00:02:59,246 --> 00:03:02,447 Then it's fire escape, where intelligence and bravey 91 00:03:02,650 --> 00:03:03,648 Are put to the test. 92 00:03:03,717 --> 00:03:05,783 A series of buttons, levers, 93 00:03:05,852 --> 00:03:06,985 And tugs require targeted commands, 94 00:03:07,187 --> 00:03:09,454 All while following their handler up steep ramps 95 00:03:09,523 --> 00:03:11,523 To enormous heights. 96 00:03:11,725 --> 00:03:12,991 From there, it's dominoes, 97 00:03:13,193 --> 00:03:15,928 Where our pups will show off their power by jumping 98 00:03:16,130 --> 00:03:20,065 And knocking over giant 100-plus-pound dominoes. 99 00:03:20,267 --> 00:03:21,934 Next, they'll make their way across the ever-popular 100 00:03:22,136 --> 00:03:25,203 Shaky bridge, a series of gapped wooden planks 101 00:03:25,272 --> 00:03:29,007 Unsteadily strung by ropes several feet above the groun. 102 00:03:29,209 --> 00:03:32,877 Balance, paw coordination, and confidence are key. 103 00:03:32,946 --> 00:03:35,681 - Good boy. - And finally, splashdown, 104 00:03:35,883 --> 00:03:36,948 Where they sail through the air, 105 00:03:37,017 --> 00:03:39,551 Gaining as must distance as caninely possible 106 00:03:39,753 --> 00:03:42,086 Over the 50-foot-long pool. 107 00:03:42,155 --> 00:03:44,956 Then they'll swim to the other side to pull a tug, 108 00:03:45,025 --> 00:03:47,425 Stopping the clock and completing the course. 109 00:03:47,494 --> 00:03:49,094 - Yes! Good boy! 110 00:03:49,162 --> 00:03:51,963 - Remember, only the three fastest teams advance. 111 00:03:52,032 --> 00:03:54,699 I can't wait. These dogs are bad to the bone. 112 00:03:54,768 --> 00:03:56,568 I hope you are ready. Good luck. 113 00:03:56,637 --> 00:03:57,636 Curt and dave, back to you. 114 00:03:57,705 --> 00:03:59,704 - All right. Thanks, rachel. 115 00:03:59,773 --> 00:04:01,773 Up first, we have working dog naz, 116 00:04:01,842 --> 00:04:03,908 Who detects bombs for a living. 117 00:04:03,978 --> 00:04:05,377 Question is, will he bomb on the course? 118 00:04:05,446 --> 00:04:06,445 - I hope not. 119 00:04:06,513 --> 00:04:08,646 [dramatic music] 120 00:04:08,715 --> 00:04:10,114 - My name is robert taylor. 121 00:04:10,183 --> 00:04:11,984 I'm from las vegas, nevada. This is my partner, naz. 122 00:04:14,988 --> 00:04:16,654 How I got naz was a pretty crazy story. 123 00:04:16,723 --> 00:04:18,657 He had three homes in 13 weeks 124 00:04:18,859 --> 00:04:20,124 Because he was a typical puppy, 125 00:04:20,193 --> 00:04:22,394 And then, on top of that, he was a dutch shepherd puppy, 126 00:04:22,596 --> 00:04:23,995 So he was a handful. 127 00:04:24,064 --> 00:04:25,797 I was lucky enough to come across the person 128 00:04:25,866 --> 00:04:26,931 That was selling him on social media, 129 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:29,001 And I thought, "I have to have this dog." 130 00:04:30,871 --> 00:04:31,937 - Oh, yeah. He's an absolute handful. 131 00:04:32,005 --> 00:04:33,872 But that's--that's kind of why I love him. 132 00:04:34,074 --> 00:04:36,675 Naz is a certified explosive detection dog. 133 00:04:36,877 --> 00:04:39,010 We go to, typically, big events. 134 00:04:39,079 --> 00:04:40,545 We're gonna be out there sweeping the events, 135 00:04:40,614 --> 00:04:41,813 Making sure it's safe. 136 00:04:41,881 --> 00:04:43,682 He's trained to detect anything 137 00:04:43,750 --> 00:04:45,283 That pretty much goes boom. 138 00:04:45,352 --> 00:04:46,885 ♪ ♪ 139 00:04:46,953 --> 00:04:48,820 Naz is pretty much a natural athlete. 140 00:04:48,889 --> 00:04:51,022 I see him jump over 6-foot fences. 141 00:04:51,091 --> 00:04:52,490 Whether it's obedience, whether it's agility, 142 00:04:52,559 --> 00:04:53,958 He's yet to let me down. 143 00:04:54,028 --> 00:04:56,027 I think the thing that we're looking forward 144 00:04:56,096 --> 00:04:57,763 To the most in the combine is the dock diving. 145 00:04:57,965 --> 00:04:59,698 This guy's obsessed with the water. 146 00:04:59,767 --> 00:05:01,566 Are you america's top dog, buddy? 147 00:05:01,635 --> 00:05:02,233 [dog barks] yeah, yeah! 148 00:05:02,303 --> 00:05:03,969 Good boy. 149 00:05:04,037 --> 00:05:05,503 - What kind of dog is this? - Dutch shepherd. 150 00:05:05,572 --> 00:05:06,905 - Oh, dutch shepherd. 151 00:05:06,973 --> 00:05:08,640 Let's do it dutch and call this together. 152 00:05:08,709 --> 00:05:09,641 - There we go. - Remember, only 153 00:05:09,843 --> 00:05:11,576 The three--we're gonna do this-- 154 00:05:11,645 --> 00:05:12,911 - Fastest teams... - Yes. 155 00:05:12,979 --> 00:05:15,513 - Will move on... - To the doghouse. 156 00:05:15,582 --> 00:05:17,449 Both: And they're off. 157 00:05:17,518 --> 00:05:19,718 - That's dutching it. 158 00:05:19,786 --> 00:05:20,852 - Oh, my gosh, they are off 159 00:05:21,054 --> 00:05:22,453 To a blistering pace here to start, naz-- 160 00:05:22,522 --> 00:05:23,855 - Uh-oh. - Oh. 161 00:05:23,923 --> 00:05:25,791 - Get back around here, naz. - Hey. 162 00:05:25,993 --> 00:05:27,392 - Good jumps. - Jumps over both ways. 163 00:05:27,461 --> 00:05:29,461 - Papa goes too. 164 00:05:29,530 --> 00:05:31,196 Bang, it goes down. 165 00:05:31,265 --> 00:05:34,399 Now, this part of the course is known as the zig zag, cur. 166 00:05:34,467 --> 00:05:35,534 - Yes it is. 167 00:05:35,736 --> 00:05:37,402 - Naz is leading the way. 168 00:05:37,471 --> 00:05:38,803 - And flying. 169 00:05:38,872 --> 00:05:40,605 Look, no problem through the zig zag, 170 00:05:40,674 --> 00:05:41,740 And now on to fire escape. 171 00:05:41,809 --> 00:05:44,343 Already up to the second level. 172 00:05:44,545 --> 00:05:45,276 - He wants it. 173 00:05:45,345 --> 00:05:46,611 - Lots of energy. That was easy. 174 00:05:46,814 --> 00:05:48,479 - Wow. - Ramp comes down, 175 00:05:48,548 --> 00:05:49,680 And there they go. 176 00:05:49,750 --> 00:05:50,615 Right now, they are cruising. 177 00:05:50,818 --> 00:05:53,552 - Team naz is on a blaze here 178 00:05:53,754 --> 00:05:55,887 In the fire escape challenge. 179 00:05:55,955 --> 00:05:58,690 Put the paddle down. Down comes the ramp. 180 00:05:58,758 --> 00:06:00,959 And up goes this lovely couple. 181 00:06:01,028 --> 00:06:03,628 - Let's see how he does here. - Naz, right here. 182 00:06:03,696 --> 00:06:05,564 Here, right here. Hey, naz. 183 00:06:05,766 --> 00:06:06,698 - Aww. - Hey, right here. 184 00:06:06,766 --> 00:06:07,566 - A little bit of hesitation. 185 00:06:07,768 --> 00:06:09,434 Yeah. - Naz, right here. 186 00:06:09,636 --> 00:06:11,036 - Come on. - Hey. 187 00:06:11,238 --> 00:06:12,571 - This has been the only plae they've slowed down 188 00:06:12,639 --> 00:06:13,571 On this course so far. 189 00:06:13,640 --> 00:06:14,706 - Naz. - Come on, naz. 190 00:06:14,774 --> 00:06:16,375 Will you give me a quick tug? 191 00:06:16,577 --> 00:06:17,842 - Yes. - Yes. 192 00:06:17,911 --> 00:06:19,377 - Good boy, let's go. - There we go. 193 00:06:19,446 --> 00:06:20,379 - Flag goes up. 194 00:06:20,581 --> 00:06:21,379 And this was a dog 195 00:06:21,448 --> 00:06:22,914 That was re-homed... Both: Three times. 196 00:06:23,116 --> 00:06:25,717 - It shows you what you can do with the right dog 197 00:06:25,919 --> 00:06:26,718 And the right trainer put together. 198 00:06:26,786 --> 00:06:29,053 - Yes. - Go, over here, naz. 199 00:06:29,122 --> 00:06:31,456 - Hey, naz, come back and play dominoes with us. 200 00:06:31,658 --> 00:06:32,924 - Good boy. - Ooh. 201 00:06:33,126 --> 00:06:34,993 - And those dominoes go down rather quickly. 202 00:06:35,061 --> 00:06:36,527 Now, over the shaky bridge. - Good boy, easy. 203 00:06:36,596 --> 00:06:39,063 - No problem whatsoever. 204 00:06:39,132 --> 00:06:40,598 Naz looking comfortable, as he heads to splashdown. 205 00:06:40,667 --> 00:06:41,733 - Hey, over here! Over here. 206 00:06:41,935 --> 00:06:44,202 - Robert says naz loves the water. 207 00:06:44,271 --> 00:06:45,804 - Yes. 208 00:06:45,873 --> 00:06:48,607 - Whoa! - Naz flies 11 feet across. 209 00:06:48,675 --> 00:06:50,475 - Yes. - Great jump! 210 00:06:50,544 --> 00:06:52,543 What a dive by naz. 211 00:06:52,612 --> 00:06:54,746 - Hey. Bite that. 212 00:06:54,814 --> 00:06:56,013 - Here. - Yeah, here we go. 213 00:06:56,082 --> 00:06:57,549 - Gets to the finish line, and this will be-- 214 00:06:57,617 --> 00:06:58,883 - A great time here. 215 00:06:58,952 --> 00:07:01,419 - Can they get the tug? - Yes, quick one. 216 00:07:01,488 --> 00:07:02,487 - And he pulls it. 217 00:07:02,556 --> 00:07:04,956 What a run by this team. - Yes, that's a good boy! 218 00:07:05,158 --> 00:07:07,358 - That the fastest time we have seen all season... 219 00:07:07,427 --> 00:07:08,760 - Yes, it is. 220 00:07:08,829 --> 00:07:10,828 - On "top dog." - I'm out of breath. 221 00:07:10,897 --> 00:07:13,565 - They breezed through the combine. 222 00:07:13,633 --> 00:07:15,567 1 minute, 47 seconds. 223 00:07:15,636 --> 00:07:16,635 - Wow. - What a time. 224 00:07:16,703 --> 00:07:18,569 - Ho-ho-ho. - Good boy. 225 00:07:18,638 --> 00:07:19,370 Yeah. - I mean, fast... 226 00:07:19,439 --> 00:07:20,705 - Good job, boy. 227 00:07:20,774 --> 00:07:22,974 - Is an understatement. - Yes. 228 00:07:23,176 --> 00:07:24,109 - You have the fastest time... - You did good, boy! 229 00:07:24,177 --> 00:07:26,844 - Of the entire season so far. - You did good. 230 00:07:26,913 --> 00:07:27,912 - Congratulations. - Thank you so much. 231 00:07:27,981 --> 00:07:29,915 - Go and celebrate, sir. - That's a good boy. 232 00:07:30,117 --> 00:07:32,584 - You know what they say? Dogs can't tell time? 233 00:07:32,786 --> 00:07:33,585 - Right. - That's a good boy. 234 00:07:33,654 --> 00:07:34,586 - But something tells me naz 235 00:07:34,788 --> 00:07:35,720 Knows that he did really well 236 00:07:35,788 --> 00:07:37,989 On that run. - Yes, he did. 237 00:07:38,058 --> 00:07:39,991 - Up next, our first underdog of the night... 238 00:07:40,059 --> 00:07:41,526 - That's my girl. - With a handler that might 239 00:07:41,595 --> 00:07:42,927 Look a little familiar. 240 00:07:42,996 --> 00:07:44,462 April vaillancourt appeared on season one 241 00:07:44,531 --> 00:07:46,665 And came up short. 242 00:07:46,733 --> 00:07:48,467 But she is back now with her 243 00:07:48,669 --> 00:07:49,601 Doberman pinscher, asti, 244 00:07:49,670 --> 00:07:51,269 And looking for redemption. 245 00:07:51,338 --> 00:07:52,603 ♪ ♪ 246 00:07:52,672 --> 00:07:54,673 - I'm April vaillancourt. 247 00:07:54,741 --> 00:07:56,073 I'm from phelan, california, 248 00:07:56,142 --> 00:07:58,476 And this is my 4 1/2-year-old doberman pinscher, asti. 249 00:07:58,545 --> 00:08:00,612 - And they're off. 250 00:08:00,814 --> 00:08:01,546 - I was actually a competitor 251 00:08:01,615 --> 00:08:02,613 On "america's top dog" 252 00:08:02,682 --> 00:08:03,681 With my other dog, rogue, 253 00:08:03,750 --> 00:08:05,750 And rogue did an awesome job. 254 00:08:05,819 --> 00:08:07,619 We got put up against two of the top 255 00:08:07,688 --> 00:08:08,820 Narcotics dogs in the country, 256 00:08:08,889 --> 00:08:10,755 So didn't get past the second round. 257 00:08:10,958 --> 00:08:12,757 - Looks like they'll be eliminated. 258 00:08:12,960 --> 00:08:14,759 - And so I thought it was asti's turn. 259 00:08:14,962 --> 00:08:16,894 Asti was actually born at my house, 260 00:08:16,963 --> 00:08:19,830 And so she's an extremely special dog to me. 261 00:08:19,900 --> 00:08:22,099 She's called "the crazy kangaroo," 262 00:08:22,168 --> 00:08:24,635 'cause she rarely has all four feet on the ground. 263 00:08:24,704 --> 00:08:26,771 Asti is pretty much a diva. 264 00:08:26,974 --> 00:08:27,639 Nobody's gonna tell her what to do. 265 00:08:27,708 --> 00:08:30,174 Asti, could you focus this way? 266 00:08:30,244 --> 00:08:31,442 Go. 267 00:08:31,511 --> 00:08:33,645 I'm not super concerned about anything on the combin. 268 00:08:33,713 --> 00:08:36,181 Get it! We went all out. 269 00:08:36,249 --> 00:08:39,050 I build a rope bridge, I build tugs, I built button. 270 00:08:39,119 --> 00:08:41,786 I built everything to make sure that we were ready 271 00:08:41,855 --> 00:08:43,121 For anything on the course. Asti! 272 00:08:43,190 --> 00:08:45,790 You get to do your fun parts. You get to go bite somebody. 273 00:08:45,858 --> 00:08:47,258 What do you think? That sound fun? 274 00:08:47,327 --> 00:08:48,527 Yeah? 275 00:08:48,729 --> 00:08:50,328 - April, I hear that asti's 276 00:08:50,397 --> 00:08:52,063 A bit of a diva. 277 00:08:52,132 --> 00:08:53,865 - She's got a modeling gig coming up next week, actually. 278 00:08:54,067 --> 00:08:55,800 - Boys, do you have a modeling gig next week? 279 00:08:55,869 --> 00:08:58,136 I don't think so. - I'm sure dave does. 280 00:08:58,338 --> 00:09:02,740 - Yeah, america knows I started as a model, in my underwear. 281 00:09:02,809 --> 00:09:04,809 You'd see me on the side of buses. 282 00:09:04,878 --> 00:09:05,944 I'm wearing underwear right now. 283 00:09:06,012 --> 00:09:08,479 - All right. Team asti is ready to go. 284 00:09:08,549 --> 00:09:09,414 - Not ashamed of it. 285 00:09:09,482 --> 00:09:11,549 - Here we go. 286 00:09:11,618 --> 00:09:12,884 - That one cohost is weird. 287 00:09:12,952 --> 00:09:15,086 - [laughs] a little hesitation here. 288 00:09:15,155 --> 00:09:17,622 - This diva is saying, "I'll jump when I'm ready." 289 00:09:17,824 --> 00:09:18,556 - Good, go, hup. - There we go. 290 00:09:18,625 --> 00:09:19,491 - Okay. - Good, go, hup! 291 00:09:19,693 --> 00:09:20,625 - Ooh. - Yeah, here! 292 00:09:20,693 --> 00:09:22,360 - Third time's the charm. 293 00:09:22,429 --> 00:09:23,428 - Here we go. 294 00:09:23,497 --> 00:09:24,829 Nice, solid bang. 295 00:09:24,898 --> 00:09:27,098 - And they go through the zig zag, 296 00:09:27,300 --> 00:09:28,633 Up and down the teeter-totte. - Good, go, go, go, go, go. 297 00:09:28,702 --> 00:09:29,768 - Wow, that is real teamwork. 298 00:09:29,970 --> 00:09:31,769 - Wait. - One thing about dobermans, 299 00:09:31,838 --> 00:09:33,038 They're really eager to please. 300 00:09:33,106 --> 00:09:34,839 They're people-oriented. I mean, she bred asti. 301 00:09:35,042 --> 00:09:37,509 And so they've been together from day one. 302 00:09:37,711 --> 00:09:38,443 - Excellent! Good girl! 303 00:09:38,645 --> 00:09:39,444 - Aww. - Excellent. 304 00:09:39,513 --> 00:09:40,845 - Very social dogs. 305 00:09:41,048 --> 00:09:42,780 - There was a movie in the late '70s, 306 00:09:42,849 --> 00:09:43,782 "the doberman gang." - yes, sir. 307 00:09:43,984 --> 00:09:45,916 - They were trained to rob a bank. 308 00:09:45,986 --> 00:09:47,785 - Go, up, up, up, up. - Oh, look at that. 309 00:09:47,854 --> 00:09:48,986 - Okay, backwards is interesting. 310 00:09:49,055 --> 00:09:50,988 - You don't get extra points for that, asti. 311 00:09:51,057 --> 00:09:52,591 - I don't know if I've ever seen that before, 312 00:09:52,793 --> 00:09:53,658 As we go into the fire escape. 313 00:09:53,727 --> 00:09:54,593 - Asti. - Button, button. 314 00:09:54,795 --> 00:09:56,795 Who wants a button? - Touch. 315 00:09:56,863 --> 00:09:57,996 Yeah! - Good job there by asti. 316 00:09:58,064 --> 00:10:00,731 - Asti did it twice. - But asti did it fast. 317 00:10:00,800 --> 00:10:01,799 That's the most important thing. 318 00:10:01,868 --> 00:10:03,735 Now on to the next level. - Yeah. 319 00:10:03,804 --> 00:10:05,537 - Moving up that 10-foot ramp. 320 00:10:05,739 --> 00:10:07,472 - To the lever. - Paws. 321 00:10:07,540 --> 00:10:08,740 Good girl. Yes! 322 00:10:08,942 --> 00:10:09,407 - Right away. - Hey, right away. 323 00:10:09,476 --> 00:10:11,008 Very impressive. 324 00:10:11,077 --> 00:10:12,477 - This female pair gets up to the top level. 325 00:10:12,679 --> 00:10:15,280 - Pull. Asti, pull. 326 00:10:15,482 --> 00:10:16,615 - Oh, man. 327 00:10:16,817 --> 00:10:17,548 - She's on it. - Excellent. 328 00:10:17,617 --> 00:10:19,350 - Right on top of it. 329 00:10:19,419 --> 00:10:20,218 - Flag goes up. 330 00:10:20,420 --> 00:10:22,954 The contestants go down the fire escape. 331 00:10:23,022 --> 00:10:25,557 - Keep in mind, the top three fastest times 332 00:10:25,759 --> 00:10:26,758 Will move on to the doghouse, 333 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:28,693 And this is gonna be a pretty good one, 334 00:10:28,762 --> 00:10:30,495 Unless they have a mistake here. 335 00:10:30,697 --> 00:10:32,564 - Hit it. Asti, come on. 336 00:10:32,632 --> 00:10:33,765 - Whoa. All right. 337 00:10:33,833 --> 00:10:35,967 - Got it. - 6, 7, and 8-foot 338 00:10:36,169 --> 00:10:39,437 Dominoes go down. Average weight: 100 pounds. 339 00:10:39,639 --> 00:10:40,839 Useless information. 340 00:10:40,907 --> 00:10:41,773 Folks, and you're welcome, at home. 341 00:10:41,841 --> 00:10:42,974 - Wait. - And no problem getting 342 00:10:43,043 --> 00:10:45,510 Across the shaky bridge. Now on to splashdown. 343 00:10:45,578 --> 00:10:46,911 Making great time. 344 00:10:46,980 --> 00:10:48,312 They've got a good chance to beat naz. 345 00:10:48,382 --> 00:10:50,048 - Ready, go! 346 00:10:50,116 --> 00:10:52,783 - Well, they did. But now asti's hesitating. 347 00:10:52,852 --> 00:10:54,519 Asti's got to get into the water. 348 00:10:54,721 --> 00:10:55,653 - We've got a pool there. 349 00:10:55,722 --> 00:10:56,855 The diva's gotta jump in it. 350 00:10:56,923 --> 00:10:57,922 - Well, they won't beat naz's time, 351 00:10:57,991 --> 00:10:59,924 But they still want to put up a good time 352 00:10:59,992 --> 00:11:01,659 To try and make it into that top three. 353 00:11:01,728 --> 00:11:02,860 - Go. - She has to swim. 354 00:11:02,929 --> 00:11:04,929 - Asti, come. - The clock keeps ticking. 355 00:11:05,132 --> 00:11:06,798 - Asti, will you please get in the water for us? 356 00:11:07,000 --> 00:11:08,466 - Go, get your ball. - Whatever it takes. 357 00:11:08,534 --> 00:11:09,734 Get in that water. 358 00:11:09,803 --> 00:11:11,870 Approaching that 30-second mark, 359 00:11:12,072 --> 00:11:14,606 Where April can help asti in the water. 360 00:11:14,674 --> 00:11:15,740 Oh, no. She's gone. 361 00:11:15,942 --> 00:11:16,874 - Uh-oh. - Which--they won't do it. 362 00:11:16,943 --> 00:11:19,944 But hey, asti went to the finish line. 363 00:11:20,013 --> 00:11:22,012 We have a runaway dog, ladies and gentlemen 364 00:11:22,082 --> 00:11:23,281 - We got a runner. - Come here, asti, let's go. 365 00:11:23,350 --> 00:11:26,951 - Now she's got to get back o the beginning of splashdown. 366 00:11:27,020 --> 00:11:27,752 Well, they had a chance to beat the record, 367 00:11:27,954 --> 00:11:28,953 But now they've just gotta worry 368 00:11:29,022 --> 00:11:30,755 About completing the course.. - Hurry, come! 369 00:11:30,824 --> 00:11:32,023 - And avoiding disqualification. 370 00:11:32,225 --> 00:11:34,492 Remember, if a team doesn't complete an obstacle, 371 00:11:34,561 --> 00:11:35,994 They are disqualified. 372 00:11:39,699 --> 00:11:40,832 Come here, asti. Let's go! 373 00:11:41,034 --> 00:11:41,966 - They were on track to beat a record. 374 00:11:42,035 --> 00:11:43,768 Now they've got to worry about being disqualified 375 00:11:43,837 --> 00:11:44,835 For not completing an obstacle. 376 00:11:44,904 --> 00:11:46,771 - Hurry, come! - She's got to get asti 377 00:11:46,839 --> 00:11:47,905 All the way back to splashdown... 378 00:11:47,974 --> 00:11:49,640 - Asti, come. - And get into the water. 379 00:11:49,709 --> 00:11:51,576 - Come here, asti. Let's go! 380 00:11:51,645 --> 00:11:52,777 - Okay. Asti is back. 381 00:11:52,845 --> 00:11:55,179 - Asti, come. Go, get your ball. 382 00:11:55,248 --> 00:11:55,847 Go! 383 00:11:55,916 --> 00:11:57,582 - Whoa! - There we go! 384 00:11:57,650 --> 00:11:58,850 Eventually she gets in. 385 00:11:59,052 --> 00:12:02,120 - Go, go, go! - So other than the mistake 386 00:12:02,189 --> 00:12:04,456 Getting to the splashdown, asti had a fairly good run. 387 00:12:04,658 --> 00:12:05,857 But the question now is, 388 00:12:05,925 --> 00:12:07,592 What will be their finishing time? 389 00:12:07,660 --> 00:12:08,326 - Pull. Come on, pull! 390 00:12:08,528 --> 00:12:10,060 - There it is. 391 00:12:10,130 --> 00:12:12,864 - And underdog asti finishes the course in 2:48. 392 00:12:13,066 --> 00:12:16,134 - Good girl. - So, asti is in second plac, 393 00:12:16,202 --> 00:12:18,803 With working dog naz still in the number one spot. 394 00:12:18,872 --> 00:12:22,474 Up next, it is time to see team dixie. 395 00:12:22,676 --> 00:12:24,476 This duo is no stranger 396 00:12:24,678 --> 00:12:25,409 To overcoming the odds. 397 00:12:25,478 --> 00:12:26,610 [upbeat music] 398 00:12:26,679 --> 00:12:28,346 - My name is jillian rich. 399 00:12:28,548 --> 00:12:29,881 I'm 25 years old. 400 00:12:29,950 --> 00:12:31,215 And this is my american bully, dixie. 401 00:12:31,284 --> 00:12:35,086 ♪ ♪ 402 00:12:35,154 --> 00:12:38,022 When I was a kid, I wanted to be an opera singer. 403 00:12:38,091 --> 00:12:41,426 And then I was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia. 404 00:12:41,628 --> 00:12:43,895 People that have sd, 405 00:12:43,963 --> 00:12:46,030 There's a lot of breaks in their voice. 406 00:12:46,098 --> 00:12:48,833 I had to give up my dream of pursuing music. 407 00:12:48,902 --> 00:12:51,769 It was a really, really dark time for me. 408 00:12:51,838 --> 00:12:54,506 About six months after I was diagnosed, 409 00:12:54,708 --> 00:12:56,841 I started fostering dixie. 410 00:12:56,910 --> 00:12:58,977 Dixie was really sick when I got her. 411 00:12:59,045 --> 00:13:01,512 Basically, she had a grapefruit-size mass 412 00:13:01,581 --> 00:13:02,914 In her abdominal area. 413 00:13:03,116 --> 00:13:06,851 And so she immediately had to have an operation. 414 00:13:06,920 --> 00:13:08,719 After about a month of fostering her, 415 00:13:08,789 --> 00:13:11,589 I knew that I couldn't not have her, 416 00:13:11,658 --> 00:13:13,191 So I ended up adopting her. 417 00:13:13,393 --> 00:13:14,926 ♪ ♪ 418 00:13:15,128 --> 00:13:17,528 Dixie's definitely grown from being an underdog 419 00:13:17,597 --> 00:13:19,731 To being an amazing dog. 420 00:13:19,933 --> 00:13:21,732 Dixie is trained in dock-diving, 421 00:13:21,801 --> 00:13:23,935 Agility, competitive obedience. 422 00:13:24,003 --> 00:13:26,136 She's also an akc advanced trick dog. 423 00:13:26,206 --> 00:13:30,074 Going into these competitions, we're often underestimated. 424 00:13:30,142 --> 00:13:33,411 But when the going gets roug, dixie and I fight. 425 00:13:33,479 --> 00:13:35,947 [loud barking] 426 00:13:36,015 --> 00:13:37,749 - I'm always surprised when they cut to us. 427 00:13:37,951 --> 00:13:40,017 - This is television. You know, right? 428 00:13:40,086 --> 00:13:41,686 - I know, I'm excited. - People are watching this. 429 00:13:41,755 --> 00:13:44,755 - Hi, we're on tv. - Yes, we are. 430 00:13:44,825 --> 00:13:45,957 If dixie can get first place here, 431 00:13:46,025 --> 00:13:48,026 They're guaranteed a spot in the doghouse. 432 00:13:48,228 --> 00:13:51,429 Team dixie--they're at the starting line and ready to go. 433 00:13:51,498 --> 00:13:54,832 [countdown beeping] 434 00:13:54,901 --> 00:13:55,900 - Dixie, come on. - Let's keep an eye 435 00:13:55,969 --> 00:13:57,635 On how they start, because jillian said 436 00:13:57,704 --> 00:14:00,104 Dixie can jump about 4 feet 437 00:14:00,172 --> 00:14:01,973 Over walls, and this wall is 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 feet. 438 00:14:02,041 --> 00:14:03,775 - Come on, let's go. - Dixie wants to follow 439 00:14:03,977 --> 00:14:05,910 Jillian around the wall. - Jump, jump! 440 00:14:05,979 --> 00:14:06,711 - Now that's against the rules, right? 441 00:14:06,913 --> 00:14:07,779 - Yeah, good girl! - There we go. 442 00:14:07,981 --> 00:14:09,580 - Dixie, jump. - They gots to go over. 443 00:14:09,649 --> 00:14:11,849 I never saw that mailbox. 444 00:14:11,918 --> 00:14:13,651 - Oh, this is, uh-- - come on, dixie. 445 00:14:13,720 --> 00:14:14,652 - Early struggle. - Yeah. 446 00:14:14,720 --> 00:14:16,454 - No, dixie. Come here, girl. 447 00:14:16,656 --> 00:14:18,522 Jump. Yeah, good girl. 448 00:14:18,592 --> 00:14:19,991 - There we go. - Dixie. 449 00:14:20,059 --> 00:14:21,859 - I mean, this wall--if dixie's only jumped 450 00:14:21,928 --> 00:14:23,861 4 feet before... - Ready, dixie, jump. 451 00:14:23,930 --> 00:14:24,729 - Parts of this wall are 4 1/2 feet, 452 00:14:24,931 --> 00:14:26,730 So that's a little intimidating, 453 00:14:26,799 --> 00:14:28,600 But she makes it over all three. 454 00:14:28,802 --> 00:14:30,935 - Can jillian breach the--yes. 455 00:14:31,003 --> 00:14:32,603 - Go, come on! - They're on the zig zag. 456 00:14:32,672 --> 00:14:34,672 - Come on, dixie, let's go. 457 00:14:34,740 --> 00:14:37,742 Yeah, good girl. Go, go, go! 458 00:14:37,811 --> 00:14:38,876 - Let's have some fun, jillian. 459 00:14:38,945 --> 00:14:40,611 - Exactly. Now they begin to make up 460 00:14:40,680 --> 00:14:42,614 A little bit of time here. 461 00:14:42,816 --> 00:14:45,750 - Come on, dixie. Go, go, go. 462 00:14:45,819 --> 00:14:46,751 - And now it's on to fire escape. 463 00:14:46,953 --> 00:14:48,886 Team naz put up a really quick time, 464 00:14:48,955 --> 00:14:50,621 Which probably isn't beatable for dixie. 465 00:14:50,690 --> 00:14:51,889 Now they've just gotta focus 466 00:14:51,958 --> 00:14:53,624 On getting the fastest time possible, 467 00:14:53,693 --> 00:14:55,226 With two teams remaining. 468 00:14:55,295 --> 00:14:57,428 ♪ ♪ 469 00:14:57,497 --> 00:14:59,764 - Dixie. Button. 470 00:14:59,832 --> 00:15:01,031 Button, button. - There we go. 471 00:15:01,100 --> 00:15:03,101 You could see, right away, she knew what to do. 472 00:15:03,169 --> 00:15:04,903 It was just a matter of hitting the right button. 473 00:15:05,105 --> 00:15:07,171 - That's right. - On up to the third level. 474 00:15:07,240 --> 00:15:10,508 - Now, there's a paddle on this box they have to depres. 475 00:15:10,710 --> 00:15:12,977 - Dixie, button. Button. 476 00:15:13,046 --> 00:15:14,912 - Dixie goes, "nice view." - come here, dixie. 477 00:15:14,981 --> 00:15:17,782 - "not interested." - come on, dixie. 478 00:15:17,851 --> 00:15:19,784 - Dixie looks like she's part-cow, 479 00:15:19,853 --> 00:15:21,852 'cause of the pattern of her fur. 480 00:15:21,921 --> 00:15:24,055 - Yeah, this bully breed is fairly new. 481 00:15:24,124 --> 00:15:28,125 Only recognized by the united kennel club in 2013. 482 00:15:28,194 --> 00:15:29,860 They're kind of a mix of american pit bull terriers 483 00:15:29,929 --> 00:15:32,664 And american staffordshire terriers. 484 00:15:32,866 --> 00:15:33,998 - Dixie is not at all listening. 485 00:15:34,200 --> 00:15:37,402 - No, not even facing the right direction right now. 486 00:15:37,470 --> 00:15:39,070 [timer beeps] 487 00:15:39,272 --> 00:15:40,804 And so after 30 seconds, the handle can push it down, 488 00:15:40,873 --> 00:15:41,806 And jillian had to do it there. 489 00:15:41,874 --> 00:15:44,008 - Let's go. - They've now passed 490 00:15:44,077 --> 00:15:45,543 Naz's time, and won't automatically move on, 491 00:15:45,611 --> 00:15:46,877 Which makes team naz 492 00:15:46,947 --> 00:15:50,280 The first to advance to the doghouse. 493 00:15:50,350 --> 00:15:51,415 - Pull. 494 00:15:51,484 --> 00:15:53,417 Both: There we go. 495 00:15:53,486 --> 00:15:55,153 - Good. Let's go! 496 00:15:55,221 --> 00:15:57,288 - Guess we're gonna root dixie on down to the finish here. 497 00:15:57,356 --> 00:15:58,889 ♪ ♪ 498 00:15:58,959 --> 00:16:00,824 Let's see if dixie can handle the dominoes. 499 00:16:00,893 --> 00:16:02,827 - Hey, come here, dixie. Hit it, hit it! 500 00:16:03,029 --> 00:16:04,429 - Please touch this wall. - Come on, girl. 501 00:16:04,631 --> 00:16:06,164 - Dixie. - Come on. 502 00:16:06,366 --> 00:16:07,832 Dixie. 503 00:16:07,901 --> 00:16:10,568 - Oh, dixie wants to wander. - Yeah. 504 00:16:10,770 --> 00:16:11,702 - I think there's a rabid herd 505 00:16:11,771 --> 00:16:13,504 Of squirrels out there somewhere. 506 00:16:13,573 --> 00:16:14,973 - Hit it! No, dixie. 507 00:16:15,175 --> 00:16:18,776 - Now, we've seen anyone not accomplish the dominoes. 508 00:16:18,844 --> 00:16:20,911 - Come on, dixie. Dixie, come here. 509 00:16:20,981 --> 00:16:22,847 - After 30 seconds, jillian can push it. 510 00:16:23,049 --> 00:16:24,916 And it'll just fall over. There we go. 511 00:16:24,984 --> 00:16:26,718 And now they have officially passed 512 00:16:26,920 --> 00:16:28,252 Team asti's final time as well. 513 00:16:28,320 --> 00:16:31,055 And again, all they have to o is finish in the top three, 514 00:16:31,123 --> 00:16:34,525 So don't lose faith just yet. No problem here. 515 00:16:34,594 --> 00:16:35,526 - Right. - Go, go, go! 516 00:16:35,595 --> 00:16:36,594 - Dixie's comfortable. 517 00:16:36,796 --> 00:16:37,394 - Now, I want to see this dog 518 00:16:37,463 --> 00:16:39,730 Charge and dive. 519 00:16:39,799 --> 00:16:41,732 - Go! - 24 feet is her record 520 00:16:41,801 --> 00:16:42,467 For diving. - There we go. 521 00:16:42,669 --> 00:16:45,736 - That jump was 12 feet. 522 00:16:45,805 --> 00:16:47,671 - Come on! Good girl, come on! 523 00:16:47,740 --> 00:16:48,940 - And a fast swimmer, she is. 524 00:16:49,008 --> 00:16:49,941 - Yeah, good girl! - Will this be enough 525 00:16:50,143 --> 00:16:51,809 To make up the time they lost early in the track? 526 00:16:52,011 --> 00:16:53,878 - Dixie. - Final challenge is the tug. 527 00:16:53,946 --> 00:16:55,279 - Get that tug, dixie. - Dixie, pull! 528 00:16:55,482 --> 00:16:56,614 Both: Oh! 529 00:16:56,816 --> 00:16:57,882 - There we go. - Good girl! 530 00:16:57,950 --> 00:16:58,683 - All right, so a strong finish... 531 00:16:58,751 --> 00:17:00,818 - Yes. - For team dixie. 532 00:17:00,886 --> 00:17:01,886 - Good girl. - 3 minutes, 15 seconds. 533 00:17:01,955 --> 00:17:05,223 Not a great time, but it could be good enough 534 00:17:05,291 --> 00:17:08,760 To finish in the top three, and that's all they have to do. 535 00:17:08,962 --> 00:17:10,828 So, naz will move on to the doghouse, 536 00:17:10,896 --> 00:17:12,563 And team dixie will sit hot seat, 537 00:17:12,632 --> 00:17:14,565 With two teams left to go. 538 00:17:14,633 --> 00:17:16,834 Up next, k9 team rico. 539 00:17:16,903 --> 00:17:19,837 This duo went from pen pals to partners. 540 00:17:19,906 --> 00:17:21,772 Before casey could meet him in person, 541 00:17:21,841 --> 00:17:23,641 They shared pictures and updates. 542 00:17:23,710 --> 00:17:24,708 - Aww. - But I'm not quite sure 543 00:17:24,778 --> 00:17:25,576 How the dog sent him pictures... 544 00:17:25,645 --> 00:17:28,012 - I know. - And updates. 545 00:17:28,981 --> 00:17:31,515 That's me typing with paws. - [chuckles] 546 00:17:31,584 --> 00:17:33,584 - Let's hear more on how 547 00:17:33,786 --> 00:17:35,319 This relationship came to be. 548 00:17:35,522 --> 00:17:36,920 [dramatic music] 549 00:17:36,989 --> 00:17:38,990 - My name's casey cox. I am a lieutenant 550 00:17:39,058 --> 00:17:41,659 And k9 handler in prairie du chien, wisconsin. 551 00:17:41,728 --> 00:17:45,530 And this is my partner, k9 rico. 552 00:17:45,598 --> 00:17:46,798 Rico was born in canada. 553 00:17:47,000 --> 00:17:47,665 When I went up there, the first time 554 00:17:47,733 --> 00:17:49,000 He met me, we just clicked. 555 00:17:53,806 --> 00:17:57,008 - Yeah. I--I sent him pictures. 556 00:17:57,076 --> 00:17:59,210 That's a weird question, now that I'm saying that. 557 00:17:59,412 --> 00:18:01,211 [laughs] 558 00:18:01,280 --> 00:18:02,412 Up. 559 00:18:02,482 --> 00:18:03,480 Yeah, good boy! 560 00:18:03,549 --> 00:18:05,282 Rico does tracking. 561 00:18:05,351 --> 00:18:06,950 Yeah, rico. 562 00:18:07,019 --> 00:18:08,819 Criminal apprehension. He's very obedient. 563 00:18:08,888 --> 00:18:11,956 Very good at bite work. Super agile. 564 00:18:12,024 --> 00:18:13,691 I am a little bit worried about the dock dive. 565 00:18:13,759 --> 00:18:15,559 Rico was walking on our dock. 566 00:18:15,628 --> 00:18:16,760 The water was like glass. 567 00:18:16,830 --> 00:18:18,629 He thought he could walk on water. 568 00:18:18,698 --> 00:18:19,830 Nosedive, plummeted right in. 569 00:18:19,899 --> 00:18:21,966 He hasn't really liked water ever since. 570 00:18:22,035 --> 00:18:24,235 I think I'm gonna get wet, more than likely. 571 00:18:24,304 --> 00:18:26,170 ♪ ♪ 572 00:18:26,239 --> 00:18:28,906 - We'll find out if team rico can indeed get this done. 573 00:18:28,974 --> 00:18:31,909 If they can beat 3 minutes, 15 seconds, 574 00:18:31,978 --> 00:18:33,111 They'll take the hot seat from dixie. 575 00:18:33,313 --> 00:18:35,980 But if they one-up that and beat asti's time of 2:48, 576 00:18:36,049 --> 00:18:38,715 That'll guarantee them a spot in the doghouse. 577 00:18:38,784 --> 00:18:40,450 All right, lieutenant cox and rico. 578 00:18:40,520 --> 00:18:43,253 [countdown beeping] 579 00:18:43,322 --> 00:18:45,389 ♪ ♪ 580 00:18:45,458 --> 00:18:46,190 - Heel. Up. 581 00:18:46,392 --> 00:18:47,925 - Oh! - Oh, that's a fast start. 582 00:18:47,994 --> 00:18:48,860 - Up, up, up, up, up. - There's teamwork. 583 00:18:49,062 --> 00:18:50,727 - It really is. They're both up and over. 584 00:18:50,796 --> 00:18:51,929 - Oh! - Oh, a little tumble 585 00:18:51,998 --> 00:18:54,532 For lieutenant cox. - But he's back up. 586 00:18:54,600 --> 00:18:55,599 Barely loses a step. 587 00:18:55,668 --> 00:18:57,801 - I fully expected the dog to knock down the gate. 588 00:18:57,870 --> 00:18:59,737 - Let's go, whoo-hoo! - All right. 589 00:18:59,805 --> 00:19:02,873 The zig zag. - Yeah, let's go. 590 00:19:02,942 --> 00:19:04,141 - They've worked for three years together 591 00:19:04,210 --> 00:19:06,477 On the force there in prairie du chien, wisconsin. 592 00:19:06,679 --> 00:19:07,678 - Whoo-hoo! Let's go. 593 00:19:07,880 --> 00:19:08,812 - They're a team that is in sync. 594 00:19:08,882 --> 00:19:09,546 Would you agree with that statement? 595 00:19:09,615 --> 00:19:11,815 - Amen to that, brother. 596 00:19:11,884 --> 00:19:14,018 - Good boy, whoo-hoo. - All right. 597 00:19:14,086 --> 00:19:15,753 Now, he said he was a little nervous about him 598 00:19:15,822 --> 00:19:17,088 Pressing the button here. - Step. 599 00:19:17,156 --> 00:19:19,690 - There we go, he got it. The nose knows, right? 600 00:19:19,759 --> 00:19:21,492 - Yep. - So the ramp comes down. 601 00:19:21,561 --> 00:19:23,427 Up to level three, we go. 602 00:19:23,630 --> 00:19:24,829 - Rico, up, let's go. 603 00:19:24,897 --> 00:19:25,763 - "where, up here?" - rico, heel. 604 00:19:25,832 --> 00:19:27,498 - A little more action. - No, heel! 605 00:19:27,566 --> 00:19:28,966 - Oh. - Heel! 606 00:19:29,034 --> 00:19:30,701 - Went back down. - Rico went all the way 607 00:19:30,769 --> 00:19:31,568 Back down to the first level. 608 00:19:31,637 --> 00:19:32,703 - Oh. - Rico, heel. 609 00:19:32,772 --> 00:19:34,505 - He's running round and round. 610 00:19:34,707 --> 00:19:35,906 - Uh-oh. - Let's go. 611 00:19:35,975 --> 00:19:38,442 - Are we gonna have another runaway dog? 612 00:19:38,510 --> 00:19:39,376 Okay, he's back. 613 00:19:39,445 --> 00:19:40,978 But still, he's gotta make up some time. 614 00:19:41,046 --> 00:19:42,847 Now they've gotta go all the way back up 615 00:19:42,915 --> 00:19:44,114 To the third level. - Step up, heel. 616 00:19:44,183 --> 00:19:46,450 - And meanwhile, obviously, the clock keeps going. 617 00:19:46,519 --> 00:19:47,851 I expect police k9s 618 00:19:47,920 --> 00:19:49,987 To have trouble with buttons and levers, 619 00:19:50,056 --> 00:19:51,321 But they normally stay by their handler's side. 620 00:19:51,390 --> 00:19:53,390 Not rico! 621 00:19:53,459 --> 00:19:54,925 - Heel. Step. 622 00:19:54,994 --> 00:19:56,727 - All right, press the paddl. - Yes, okay. 623 00:19:56,795 --> 00:19:57,595 - We do that. No problem. 624 00:19:57,797 --> 00:19:59,596 - Good boy. Whoo, let's go. 625 00:19:59,665 --> 00:20:00,931 - Now they're back on track. 626 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:03,267 - Up, up, up, up, yeah. Good boy, good boy. 627 00:20:03,335 --> 00:20:04,335 Okay. 628 00:20:04,404 --> 00:20:06,937 Okay, boy, whoo! 629 00:20:07,006 --> 00:20:09,139 - Rico with no difficulty pulling the tug 630 00:20:09,209 --> 00:20:10,875 And getting that flag up, which brings the ramp down. 631 00:20:10,943 --> 00:20:12,676 They head back down to street level. 632 00:20:12,745 --> 00:20:14,478 Now let's get to the dominoes. 633 00:20:14,547 --> 00:20:15,813 Despite the detour, 634 00:20:15,882 --> 00:20:17,881 Rico's still got a pretty good chance 635 00:20:17,950 --> 00:20:19,616 At beating asti's time and moving on. 636 00:20:19,685 --> 00:20:21,285 - Good boy, heel. Hey, heel. 637 00:20:21,353 --> 00:20:22,552 ♪ ♪ 638 00:20:22,622 --> 00:20:24,555 Step up. Yeah, good boy. 639 00:20:24,757 --> 00:20:25,489 - And the dominoes go down. 640 00:20:25,692 --> 00:20:27,491 - Woo-hoo. Heel, heel. 641 00:20:27,694 --> 00:20:28,359 - Yes. Here we go. 642 00:20:28,427 --> 00:20:30,227 - Good boy. 643 00:20:30,296 --> 00:20:31,428 ♪ ♪ 644 00:20:31,497 --> 00:20:33,964 - Across the shaky bridge. Absolutely no trouble there. 645 00:20:34,033 --> 00:20:36,767 Let's see how he does with the dock diving. 646 00:20:36,836 --> 00:20:37,768 Casey was worried about this one. 647 00:20:37,970 --> 00:20:39,369 Rico's got a fear of water. - Heel. 648 00:20:39,438 --> 00:20:40,771 Yes. Ready? 649 00:20:40,839 --> 00:20:42,773 - A full stop. - Okay, let's go! 650 00:20:42,841 --> 00:20:44,909 - And they do it-- both: Oh! 651 00:20:44,977 --> 00:20:45,643 - I thought it was gonna be teamwork. 652 00:20:45,845 --> 00:20:46,911 - Come on, ricky! Let's go, buddy! 653 00:20:46,979 --> 00:20:50,381 - Instead, lieutenant cox jumped in. 654 00:20:50,449 --> 00:20:51,849 - No, come! 655 00:20:51,917 --> 00:20:52,916 - And rico is still on dry land. 656 00:20:52,986 --> 00:20:54,719 - Come on, right here. - Wow, this is a repeat 657 00:20:54,921 --> 00:20:57,654 Of asti's trouble at splashdown. 658 00:20:57,723 --> 00:20:59,656 Question is, can rico recover 659 00:20:59,725 --> 00:21:00,791 Quick enough to beat her time? 660 00:21:00,860 --> 00:21:02,859 How do you get the dog in the water 661 00:21:02,928 --> 00:21:04,862 When you're already in? - Come on, buddy. 662 00:21:05,064 --> 00:21:06,998 - This is not looking good for team rico. 663 00:21:11,204 --> 00:21:13,070 Maybe--maybe casey should act like he's in distress... 664 00:21:13,138 --> 00:21:14,672 - Let's go, come on. - To get the dog interested. 665 00:21:14,740 --> 00:21:16,807 - Let's go. [timer beeps] 666 00:21:16,876 --> 00:21:19,076 - And there's the 30-second alarm. 667 00:21:19,145 --> 00:21:20,744 Casey's gonna bring rico into the water himself now. 668 00:21:20,813 --> 00:21:22,813 - Okay, good boy. - There we go. 669 00:21:22,882 --> 00:21:23,881 - Whoo, let's go. - So now rico is in. 670 00:21:23,949 --> 00:21:24,682 They will swim across... - Yeah, buddy. 671 00:21:24,751 --> 00:21:26,016 - Together. - Yeah, good boy. 672 00:21:26,085 --> 00:21:29,553 - Now the clock is ticking. This will be close. 673 00:21:29,622 --> 00:21:30,755 - Up, up, up. Good boy. 674 00:21:30,957 --> 00:21:31,756 - So now they've got a great chance. 675 00:21:31,824 --> 00:21:32,756 - Okay, right here. Okay, okay! 676 00:21:32,825 --> 00:21:34,492 - Can they do it? - Right here. 677 00:21:34,694 --> 00:21:36,026 - Get at it. - Okay. 678 00:21:36,095 --> 00:21:36,827 - Clock is still ticking. - Right here, right here. 679 00:21:36,896 --> 00:21:38,763 - Oh, boy. - Right here, okay. 680 00:21:38,965 --> 00:21:40,431 Right here, rico. - They passed asti's 681 00:21:40,500 --> 00:21:42,032 Second-place time, 682 00:21:42,101 --> 00:21:44,968 So they won't get the guaranteed doghouse spot. 683 00:21:45,038 --> 00:21:47,438 - Not interested in the tug. - Okay, right here. 684 00:21:47,640 --> 00:21:49,840 - All barks, no bite. 685 00:21:50,042 --> 00:21:51,575 - Now, the 30-second alarm will happen 686 00:21:51,778 --> 00:21:52,576 Before the elimination time 687 00:21:52,645 --> 00:21:54,911 Of 3 minutes, 15 seconds. 688 00:21:54,980 --> 00:21:55,913 But they still want to stop the clock 689 00:21:55,981 --> 00:21:57,781 And post the best time possible here. 690 00:21:57,850 --> 00:21:59,783 - Hey. - And now they're coming up 691 00:21:59,852 --> 00:22:02,052 On that 30-second mark. [timer beeps] 692 00:22:02,121 --> 00:22:05,656 An casey pulls the tug, stopping the clock at 3:11. 693 00:22:05,724 --> 00:22:07,858 Similar issues to team asti, 694 00:22:07,927 --> 00:22:09,860 But rico's issues on that final tug 695 00:22:10,062 --> 00:22:11,996 Put that doghouse spot just out of reach. 696 00:22:12,198 --> 00:22:14,198 Instead, they're in the hot seat, while team naz 697 00:22:14,267 --> 00:22:18,135 And team asti will advance, and team dixie is eliminated. 698 00:22:18,337 --> 00:22:22,006 Up next, it's matthew white and his rottweiler, big ben. 699 00:22:22,208 --> 00:22:24,742 When matthew applied for season one of "top dog," 700 00:22:24,811 --> 00:22:25,743 They actually didn't make the cut. 701 00:22:25,945 --> 00:22:27,745 - Aww. - This is a tough competition. 702 00:22:27,947 --> 00:22:29,013 - Tough. We take the best of the best. 703 00:22:29,081 --> 00:22:31,882 - Absolutely, so, they took it as a challenge. 704 00:22:31,951 --> 00:22:33,684 They worked even harder for over a year, 705 00:22:33,752 --> 00:22:35,485 And now it's big ben's chance 706 00:22:35,554 --> 00:22:36,487 To prove he belongs 707 00:22:36,555 --> 00:22:38,355 On the big stage. 708 00:22:38,424 --> 00:22:40,090 [dramatic music] 709 00:22:40,159 --> 00:22:42,025 - My name is matthew white. I'm from glendora, california. 710 00:22:42,094 --> 00:22:44,295 And this is big ben. He's a german rottweiler. 711 00:22:44,497 --> 00:22:47,298 Sit. Down. 712 00:22:47,366 --> 00:22:49,166 ♪ ♪ 713 00:22:49,234 --> 00:22:51,702 I was in the united states marine corps for five years. 714 00:22:51,770 --> 00:22:53,304 I did two combat tours to iraq. 715 00:22:53,372 --> 00:22:54,772 ♪ ♪ 716 00:22:54,840 --> 00:22:55,973 After I got out of the military, 717 00:22:56,042 --> 00:22:57,908 I started working as an explosive detection 718 00:22:58,110 --> 00:23:00,578 K9 handler, and I opened up my own business, 719 00:23:00,780 --> 00:23:02,646 A-z k9 training and boarding. 720 00:23:02,715 --> 00:23:04,915 I have three kids, ages eight, 721 00:23:04,983 --> 00:23:06,851 Six, and four, and I have seven dogs. 722 00:23:07,053 --> 00:23:08,919 And there's also dogs that I board here. 723 00:23:08,988 --> 00:23:11,521 So there's never less than 10 or 15 dogs here 724 00:23:11,590 --> 00:23:13,190 At my house at all times. 725 00:23:13,259 --> 00:23:16,059 When I started out doing all this stuff with a rottweiler, 726 00:23:16,128 --> 00:23:17,862 I've been told rottweilers are too heavy for that. 727 00:23:17,930 --> 00:23:19,864 They're not good for scent detection, 728 00:23:19,932 --> 00:23:20,798 They're not this, so I just said, "okay, 729 00:23:20,866 --> 00:23:22,866 "well, I'm gonna do all the sports 730 00:23:22,935 --> 00:23:23,801 "and pile on everything, and we'll show you 731 00:23:24,003 --> 00:23:26,136 That a rottweiler can do all those things." 732 00:23:26,205 --> 00:23:27,671 We've put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into this, 733 00:23:27,740 --> 00:23:29,473 So we're gonna make it count. 734 00:23:29,542 --> 00:23:30,541 Ready? [dog huffs] 735 00:23:30,609 --> 00:23:32,209 You ready for "top dog"? 736 00:23:32,411 --> 00:23:33,744 ♪ ♪ 737 00:23:33,813 --> 00:23:35,078 - So, the time to beat for big ben 738 00:23:35,148 --> 00:23:38,749 Is team rico's time of 3:11. If they can beat that, 739 00:23:38,951 --> 00:23:39,884 They will move on to the doghouse. 740 00:23:39,952 --> 00:23:43,554 If not, team rico will be advancing. 741 00:23:43,756 --> 00:23:46,423 Team big ben is ready to run. 742 00:23:46,492 --> 00:23:49,994 [timer beeping] 743 00:23:50,696 --> 00:23:53,630 95 pounds of rottweiler. 744 00:23:53,699 --> 00:23:54,899 Can he make it over this jump? 745 00:23:55,101 --> 00:23:57,834 - There we go. - Yeah, up on top and over. 746 00:23:57,903 --> 00:24:00,571 Now he got it. Oh, look at him go! 747 00:24:00,640 --> 00:24:02,239 - Marine with the takedown. 748 00:24:02,308 --> 00:24:03,306 Big ben. 749 00:24:03,375 --> 00:24:05,909 [cheering] 750 00:24:05,978 --> 00:24:07,644 - We talked about big ben being 95 pounds. 751 00:24:07,713 --> 00:24:08,846 Matthew said when he got him, 752 00:24:08,914 --> 00:24:10,915 He thought he was gonna be 120, 753 00:24:11,117 --> 00:24:12,516 Which is why he named him... Both: Big ben. 754 00:24:12,585 --> 00:24:14,318 - Instead of just ben. 755 00:24:14,386 --> 00:24:16,119 [cheering] 756 00:24:16,188 --> 00:24:17,655 So, they make it through the zig zag with no problem. 757 00:24:17,723 --> 00:24:19,990 Up next is the fire escape. 758 00:24:20,059 --> 00:24:21,325 - All right, let's get up that 10-foot ramp. 759 00:24:21,527 --> 00:24:23,327 Yes, 10 feet. 760 00:24:23,529 --> 00:24:24,794 - Ben, come on. 761 00:24:24,864 --> 00:24:25,462 - Hey, big ben taking a shortcut, 762 00:24:25,531 --> 00:24:26,530 Going up the side. 763 00:24:26,599 --> 00:24:28,332 - Doing a lumber there. 764 00:24:28,400 --> 00:24:30,400 [cheering] 765 00:24:30,469 --> 00:24:31,602 Button, button. 766 00:24:31,804 --> 00:24:32,536 - Got it. - There we go. 767 00:24:32,605 --> 00:24:35,872 Accidental button touch. 768 00:24:35,941 --> 00:24:38,008 - Now up to level three and the lever. 769 00:24:38,077 --> 00:24:41,077 - Matthew's a big, long, tall drink of water. 770 00:24:41,146 --> 00:24:43,881 He's gotta lower his head getting up these ramps. 771 00:24:44,083 --> 00:24:46,216 - Whatever they're doing is working so far. 772 00:24:46,285 --> 00:24:48,218 - Oh! 773 00:24:48,287 --> 00:24:49,954 ♪ ♪ 774 00:24:50,022 --> 00:24:52,489 - Big ben forgot he needs to go with him. 775 00:24:52,558 --> 00:24:53,491 - Please cooperate, ben. 776 00:24:53,693 --> 00:24:55,426 - Ben. - Come on, ben. 777 00:24:55,494 --> 00:24:56,493 - Ben, come on. 778 00:24:56,562 --> 00:24:58,695 - Big ben's distracted. 779 00:24:58,764 --> 00:24:59,964 - Ben. - But we just saw police 780 00:25:00,032 --> 00:25:01,698 K9 rico wander all the way down the ramp, 781 00:25:01,767 --> 00:25:03,300 So they're still very much alive. 782 00:25:03,368 --> 00:25:04,635 ♪ ♪ 783 00:25:04,703 --> 00:25:06,637 - There we go. - Yeah. 784 00:25:06,706 --> 00:25:07,505 Oh, he went right to that tug. 785 00:25:07,707 --> 00:25:09,840 - Good tug. Nice. 786 00:25:09,909 --> 00:25:11,509 - Starting to make up some time here. 787 00:25:11,711 --> 00:25:13,844 They were. - Come on. 788 00:25:13,912 --> 00:25:14,778 - He wants to play with that tug. 789 00:25:14,847 --> 00:25:16,714 - Ben, come. - Toys are fun, right? 790 00:25:16,916 --> 00:25:17,581 - Leave it. - It's not playtime. 791 00:25:17,649 --> 00:25:19,249 We're in a competition! 792 00:25:19,318 --> 00:25:20,851 ♪ ♪ 793 00:25:21,053 --> 00:25:22,853 - Big ben wearing that tug like a necklace. 794 00:25:23,055 --> 00:25:26,590 - I've not seen this in the competition yet. 795 00:25:26,792 --> 00:25:27,457 - So, matthew goes down first. 796 00:25:27,527 --> 00:25:29,526 Big ben follows him. 797 00:25:29,595 --> 00:25:30,661 - Up next, the dominoes. 798 00:25:30,729 --> 00:25:33,531 - This should be no problem. 799 00:25:33,733 --> 00:25:34,798 Big boy knocks them down. 800 00:25:34,867 --> 00:25:36,266 Starting to pick up the pace here. 801 00:25:36,335 --> 00:25:38,335 [cheering] 802 00:25:38,537 --> 00:25:40,070 - Shaky bridge. 803 00:25:40,139 --> 00:25:43,207 - Big ben seems comfortable on the shaky bridge. 804 00:25:43,275 --> 00:25:46,143 This run is very similar to team rico's at this point. 805 00:25:46,212 --> 00:25:49,547 But remember, rico lost a lot of time at the splashdown. 806 00:25:49,749 --> 00:25:51,549 Now, the moment of truth. 807 00:25:51,751 --> 00:25:53,617 - Get in that water, ben. 808 00:25:53,685 --> 00:25:55,218 - There we go. - Oh! 809 00:25:55,288 --> 00:25:58,956 ♪ ♪ 810 00:25:59,024 --> 00:26:00,691 - Now he's got a chance. - Come on, come on. 811 00:26:00,759 --> 00:26:01,825 - Oh, he's got a great chance. 812 00:26:01,894 --> 00:26:03,760 He's got just under 30 seconds here 813 00:26:03,829 --> 00:26:05,629 To beat team rico's time of 3:11. 814 00:26:05,697 --> 00:26:06,896 - Get it, get it. Get it. 815 00:26:06,966 --> 00:26:09,099 - Bite it! - Get the tug, and he does. 816 00:26:09,167 --> 00:26:12,569 This dog will definitely make it into the doghouse. 817 00:26:12,638 --> 00:26:14,638 2 minutes, 50 seconds. 818 00:26:14,840 --> 00:26:16,774 - I like it. - Unfortunately, 819 00:26:16,976 --> 00:26:19,042 That means team rico is eliminated. 820 00:26:19,111 --> 00:26:21,511 So our final round will be underdog team asti, 821 00:26:21,581 --> 00:26:23,513 Underdog team big ben, 822 00:26:23,583 --> 00:26:25,649 And working dog team naz 823 00:26:25,717 --> 00:26:27,651 Facing off in the doghouse. 824 00:26:27,719 --> 00:26:28,852 It's full of huge obstacles, 825 00:26:28,920 --> 00:26:30,920 Spider webs, and even a scent room. 826 00:26:30,990 --> 00:26:32,789 - I wish I had a scent room in my house. 827 00:26:32,858 --> 00:26:34,524 Yeah, and always have some nice meatloaf, 828 00:26:34,593 --> 00:26:36,927 Maybe some barbecue ribs. 829 00:26:37,129 --> 00:26:37,728 That house would smell-- - that's called a kitchen, 830 00:26:37,930 --> 00:26:39,396 Normally, in most people's house. 831 00:26:39,465 --> 00:26:40,664 Yes. - [laughs] 832 00:26:40,733 --> 00:26:41,932 - Before we go, let's check in 833 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:44,201 With a previous "top dog" competitor. 834 00:26:45,004 --> 00:26:46,804 - Hi, I'm sergeant jauernik with the onslow 835 00:26:47,006 --> 00:26:49,139 County sheriff's office. This is k9 bonito. 836 00:26:49,207 --> 00:26:51,474 We were on season one rapping with the short cops 837 00:26:51,543 --> 00:26:53,744 And the big dogs. 838 00:26:53,946 --> 00:26:55,813 - Just oozing confidence out there. 839 00:26:55,881 --> 00:26:58,015 - I think with us being on the show, 840 00:26:58,217 --> 00:27:01,018 It just made a better bond between the two of us. 841 00:27:01,087 --> 00:27:05,556 We have had an extremely successful narcotic unit. 842 00:27:05,624 --> 00:27:06,890 When I came on the show, 843 00:27:06,959 --> 00:27:08,692 I said that we had a record-breaking year. 844 00:27:08,894 --> 00:27:10,494 We broke that record this year. 845 00:27:10,562 --> 00:27:11,695 We get recognized. 846 00:27:11,764 --> 00:27:12,496 People will approach me and say, 847 00:27:12,565 --> 00:27:14,564 "are you bonito's mom? 848 00:27:14,633 --> 00:27:15,299 He was good on that show." 849 00:27:15,367 --> 00:27:17,001 [laughs] 850 00:27:20,840 --> 00:27:21,905 Now dave, we are down to the doghouse. 851 00:27:21,974 --> 00:27:23,974 We saw everybody run through the k9-combine, 852 00:27:24,042 --> 00:27:25,709 And we have moved on to the final three. 853 00:27:25,778 --> 00:27:27,844 With more on tonight's doghouse, 854 00:27:27,913 --> 00:27:30,647 Here's our canine correspondent, rachel. 855 00:27:30,716 --> 00:27:31,849 - Rrrachel. - Thanks, guys. 856 00:27:31,917 --> 00:27:34,451 We are about to see these three teams 857 00:27:34,653 --> 00:27:36,453 Lay it all on the line. 858 00:27:36,655 --> 00:27:39,523 This is the doghouse. 859 00:27:39,725 --> 00:27:41,792 First, in a game of trust, 860 00:27:41,994 --> 00:27:43,593 Our teams will transform into super dogs, 861 00:27:43,663 --> 00:27:45,663 As they rappel 20 feet down 862 00:27:45,865 --> 00:27:47,931 To the doghouse to door breach, 863 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,666 Where the handler will use a battering ram 864 00:27:49,735 --> 00:27:52,469 To knock down the front door. 865 00:27:52,671 --> 00:27:53,804 Then it's the game room, 866 00:27:54,006 --> 00:27:55,939 For the ultimate test in detection. 867 00:27:56,008 --> 00:27:59,009 The dogs will sniff out two scented items. 868 00:27:59,211 --> 00:28:01,545 Tonight, they'll be looking for the coffee maker 869 00:28:01,747 --> 00:28:02,879 On the brown wooden shelf 870 00:28:02,948 --> 00:28:06,016 And the blue globe on the side table. 871 00:28:06,084 --> 00:28:08,886 From there, it is off to divide & conquer, 872 00:28:09,088 --> 00:28:10,754 Where the dog goes up the spiral staircase 873 00:28:10,956 --> 00:28:12,823 And the handler goes up the ladder. 874 00:28:12,892 --> 00:28:15,626 Separation is not often trained for, 875 00:28:15,694 --> 00:28:16,960 So this presents a unique 876 00:28:17,029 --> 00:28:19,897 And surprisingly difficult test of obedience. 877 00:28:19,965 --> 00:28:21,898 Then, on to a portion of the course 878 00:28:21,967 --> 00:28:24,568 Riddled with obstructions: The low crawl, 879 00:28:24,637 --> 00:28:26,503 Followed by the tangled mess 880 00:28:26,572 --> 00:28:28,038 That is spider web, 881 00:28:28,106 --> 00:28:31,108 Designed to slow down the nimblest of teams. 882 00:28:31,176 --> 00:28:33,110 They'll finish the course with everyone's favorite 883 00:28:33,178 --> 00:28:36,847 Test of athleticism and obedience: The takedown. 884 00:28:36,916 --> 00:28:38,982 They'll chase down the top dog decoy. 885 00:28:39,050 --> 00:28:41,318 Once the dog is recalled to the finish mat, 886 00:28:41,520 --> 00:28:42,719 The time stops. 887 00:28:42,788 --> 00:28:44,855 - That's a good boy! - The team 888 00:28:44,924 --> 00:28:47,524 Who completes doghouse in the fastest time 889 00:28:47,593 --> 00:28:49,927 Will be tonight's top dog. 890 00:28:49,995 --> 00:28:53,863 They will win $10,000, an additional $5,000 891 00:28:53,932 --> 00:28:55,999 To the animal charity of their choice, 892 00:28:56,068 --> 00:28:58,468 And they will be back to compete for the title 893 00:28:58,537 --> 00:29:00,670 Of america's top dog 894 00:29:00,739 --> 00:29:06,209 And the grand prize of $20,000. 895 00:29:06,278 --> 00:29:07,411 Whoo! 896 00:29:07,479 --> 00:29:08,812 - Are you ready? 897 00:29:08,881 --> 00:29:10,948 - First up is April vaillancourt, 898 00:29:11,150 --> 00:29:13,817 The returning trainer from our first season. 899 00:29:13,885 --> 00:29:16,353 Let's check out underdog team asti. 900 00:29:16,422 --> 00:29:17,821 [upbeat music] 901 00:29:17,889 --> 00:29:19,489 - Last year, when I had rogue... 902 00:29:19,558 --> 00:29:20,824 - And here they go. 903 00:29:20,893 --> 00:29:22,626 - She found her first three items 904 00:29:22,695 --> 00:29:24,895 Faster than the other dog did. 905 00:29:24,963 --> 00:29:26,230 - She's on track with our two leaders. 906 00:29:26,298 --> 00:29:28,899 - But she just didn't quite get the fourth item in time. 907 00:29:28,968 --> 00:29:31,769 - This proves to be their achilles heel. 908 00:29:31,971 --> 00:29:32,569 - So now I've actually had a chance 909 00:29:32,771 --> 00:29:34,438 To do the course with asti. 910 00:29:34,640 --> 00:29:35,773 She has a fabulous nose. 911 00:29:35,975 --> 00:29:37,775 I'm very impressed with her nose work. 912 00:29:37,977 --> 00:29:40,177 Get it, get it, get it! Yeah, good girl. 913 00:29:40,379 --> 00:29:41,845 In the doghouse, that's where we get to do our bite work. 914 00:29:41,913 --> 00:29:44,114 So that's pretty much my only concern, 915 00:29:44,182 --> 00:29:46,850 Is whether she's gonna turn on for the decoy or not. 916 00:29:46,919 --> 00:29:48,185 Everything else, she should be great on. 917 00:29:48,387 --> 00:29:49,786 ♪ ♪ 918 00:29:49,855 --> 00:29:50,520 - All right, enough talking from us. 919 00:29:50,589 --> 00:29:52,722 - I secretly like to think 920 00:29:52,791 --> 00:29:53,723 That they tune in just to watch us. 921 00:29:53,793 --> 00:29:55,993 - That's the second reason. - Oh. 922 00:29:57,530 --> 00:29:58,595 - All right. Ready? 923 00:29:58,664 --> 00:30:01,397 - And here goes team asti. 924 00:30:01,466 --> 00:30:04,534 [dramatic music] 925 00:30:04,603 --> 00:30:06,603 - Easy, stay. Yes. 926 00:30:06,805 --> 00:30:08,138 - Backward and down the side. 927 00:30:08,207 --> 00:30:10,874 What an interesting way for April and asti to go off. 928 00:30:10,943 --> 00:30:13,343 - Uh-huh. - Excellent, good job, girlie. 929 00:30:13,412 --> 00:30:15,546 Excellent job. 930 00:30:15,748 --> 00:30:17,814 Excellent job. Good girl. 931 00:30:17,883 --> 00:30:19,817 - That's kind of a spider-man move. 932 00:30:20,019 --> 00:30:20,483 That kind of crawl down the wall there. 933 00:30:20,552 --> 00:30:22,819 - Good girl. Yeah. 934 00:30:22,888 --> 00:30:24,354 - Good encouragement from April, though, 935 00:30:24,556 --> 00:30:26,490 To keep asti calm. 936 00:30:26,692 --> 00:30:27,624 - Stay with me. Here. 937 00:30:27,692 --> 00:30:30,560 Asti, come! Asti, come. 938 00:30:30,629 --> 00:30:32,229 - Asti's ready to go. 939 00:30:32,431 --> 00:30:33,764 [laughter] 940 00:30:33,832 --> 00:30:34,564 - And asti's gone. - Good night! 941 00:30:34,633 --> 00:30:36,967 - Asti, come! - Oh, boy. 942 00:30:37,035 --> 00:30:37,967 - Asti escapes again. - Heel, asti, come! 943 00:30:38,036 --> 00:30:39,636 - Kind of the theme of the night, isn't it? 944 00:30:39,705 --> 00:30:40,904 - Come. - We got a runner. 945 00:30:40,973 --> 00:30:44,507 - She comes back. - Stay with me, uh-uh. 946 00:30:44,576 --> 00:30:45,909 Stay with me. No. 947 00:30:45,977 --> 00:30:47,511 - Well, there's almost 20 seconds lost 948 00:30:47,579 --> 00:30:49,445 Right off the bat. 949 00:30:49,514 --> 00:30:50,580 - Easy. Here. 950 00:30:50,649 --> 00:30:51,915 Come, asti! Asti, come. 951 00:30:51,984 --> 00:30:54,651 - There she goes again. - Mind of her own. 952 00:30:54,853 --> 00:30:56,253 Asti's here to play. - Come here! 953 00:30:56,455 --> 00:30:57,854 - Oh, boy. 954 00:30:57,923 --> 00:30:59,189 - Want to show off that speed, maybe. 955 00:30:59,391 --> 00:31:01,457 - Wait. 956 00:31:01,526 --> 00:31:02,792 Wait. Come here. 957 00:31:02,861 --> 00:31:05,461 - Go ahead and breach, will you? 958 00:31:05,530 --> 00:31:06,262 - Here. - Okay. 959 00:31:06,331 --> 00:31:07,731 Now, once we get inside the door, 960 00:31:07,933 --> 00:31:09,733 Hopefully she's back and focused. 961 00:31:09,935 --> 00:31:11,468 - Now it's called the game room, 962 00:31:11,670 --> 00:31:12,669 And the game is, curt-- 963 00:31:12,871 --> 00:31:15,005 - To find two scents. - Okay. 964 00:31:15,073 --> 00:31:16,606 So, they're looking for an espresso maker 965 00:31:16,675 --> 00:31:17,941 On the wooden shelf, and... 966 00:31:18,010 --> 00:31:20,677 - The globe. - The globe on the side tabl. 967 00:31:20,746 --> 00:31:21,612 - Where is it? Asti, come here. 968 00:31:21,814 --> 00:31:23,413 You gotta focus. Hey, hey, focus. 969 00:31:23,482 --> 00:31:25,148 Easy. Search. 970 00:31:25,217 --> 00:31:27,017 - And we'll look for an alert here from the doberman, 971 00:31:27,086 --> 00:31:29,352 To let the handler know, "hey, I found something." 972 00:31:29,421 --> 00:31:30,354 - Asti, come! 973 00:31:30,422 --> 00:31:32,155 - And she takes off for a third time. 974 00:31:32,224 --> 00:31:33,891 - Sometimes we see this happn when dogs get distracted 975 00:31:34,093 --> 00:31:35,892 By all the other things we have on the set. 976 00:31:35,961 --> 00:31:38,762 - Come here. - Crew, cameras, squirrels. 977 00:31:38,831 --> 00:31:40,830 - Wait. - Asti is a free-range dog. 978 00:31:40,899 --> 00:31:41,364 Let's just say it that way. - [laughs] 979 00:31:41,433 --> 00:31:43,033 [timer beeps] 980 00:31:43,101 --> 00:31:45,702 - They spent over 30 seconds in the game room, 981 00:31:45,770 --> 00:31:46,836 So they tell her right there, 982 00:31:46,905 --> 00:31:48,372 - Yes. - One under the coffee maker. 983 00:31:48,440 --> 00:31:50,040 One scent. 984 00:31:50,242 --> 00:31:52,909 Asti's escapades have eaten p a lot of clock here. 985 00:31:52,978 --> 00:31:54,511 We'll have to see if this underdog team 986 00:31:54,580 --> 00:31:55,312 Can find the next item. 987 00:31:55,381 --> 00:31:56,646 - Here, no. - You never know. 988 00:31:56,715 --> 00:31:58,115 It's the first dog to run. 989 00:31:58,183 --> 00:31:59,649 - Yeah, just gotta be faster than the other two. 990 00:31:59,718 --> 00:32:01,985 - Yes. Excellent, good girl. 991 00:32:02,053 --> 00:32:03,786 - There we go. So we've got the two scents. 992 00:32:03,855 --> 00:32:05,121 - And now it's divide & conquer. 993 00:32:05,190 --> 00:32:08,658 Now, we've already seen divide & conquer with these two. 994 00:32:08,727 --> 00:32:10,594 - The divide part is not hard. 995 00:32:10,796 --> 00:32:11,661 - Up, up. Go, go, go, go, go. 996 00:32:11,730 --> 00:32:13,063 - Good job, but... - Nope. 997 00:32:13,131 --> 00:32:14,664 - Of course, nope, she wants to come back down 998 00:32:14,733 --> 00:32:16,533 And be with April. - Go. 999 00:32:16,602 --> 00:32:17,667 Go, go, go, go! Asti! 1000 00:32:17,736 --> 00:32:21,071 Oh, my-- - we feel you, April. 1001 00:32:21,140 --> 00:32:22,672 - Earlier, she said the dog has a mind of its own. 1002 00:32:22,741 --> 00:32:24,474 - Yeah, well, she was right. 1003 00:32:24,543 --> 00:32:25,676 - Yes. - Wait. 1004 00:32:25,878 --> 00:32:27,744 - Okay, so asti makes it up top. 1005 00:32:27,812 --> 00:32:29,880 Waits for April. - Wait there. 1006 00:32:29,948 --> 00:32:31,814 - We've half-conquered this. All right. 1007 00:32:31,883 --> 00:32:32,816 - Good girl. - Okay, now it should be 1008 00:32:32,885 --> 00:32:35,619 A direct sprint to the finish from here. 1009 00:32:35,687 --> 00:32:38,888 - Get up. Go, go, go, go. 1010 00:32:38,957 --> 00:32:40,290 - I see no problem with the low crawl. 1011 00:32:40,358 --> 00:32:41,825 - Right? 1012 00:32:42,027 --> 00:32:44,494 - Asti's like, "I know how to do this." 1013 00:32:44,563 --> 00:32:45,828 - We've got the web. 1014 00:32:45,897 --> 00:32:49,366 - Spider web. - 1,000 feet of web. 1015 00:32:49,434 --> 00:32:50,767 - Good girl. 1016 00:32:50,836 --> 00:32:52,569 - All right. Through the door. 1017 00:32:52,638 --> 00:32:54,571 - Wait. - Get back down 1018 00:32:54,640 --> 00:32:55,571 The stairs, to the street. 1019 00:32:55,640 --> 00:32:57,107 - Easy. - Now, will asti 1020 00:32:57,175 --> 00:32:59,509 Take--do the takedown, or just do some more playtime? 1021 00:32:59,578 --> 00:33:00,644 - Hey! - Get him, go! 1022 00:33:00,846 --> 00:33:02,646 Get it! - The decoy is off. 1023 00:33:02,848 --> 00:33:04,848 - Get it! - Asti's sprinting. 1024 00:33:04,917 --> 00:33:07,184 - Get it, asti! - Oh, missed the target. 1025 00:33:07,386 --> 00:33:08,518 ♪ ♪ 1026 00:33:08,720 --> 00:33:10,787 - Get it! - There we go. 1027 00:33:10,856 --> 00:33:12,255 Gotta hold on for three seconds. 1028 00:33:12,324 --> 00:33:13,456 They do. 1029 00:33:13,525 --> 00:33:14,324 And now it's back 1030 00:33:14,393 --> 00:33:15,459 To the finish circle. - Asti, come! 1031 00:33:15,661 --> 00:33:17,728 - And that will do it. 1032 00:33:17,930 --> 00:33:20,797 4 minutes, 37 seconds for asti, 1033 00:33:20,866 --> 00:33:24,000 The adventurous doberman pinscher. 1034 00:33:24,069 --> 00:33:26,803 - I'm surprised it's only 4:37. - It felt longer? 1035 00:33:26,872 --> 00:33:28,671 - Yes. - Is that what you're saying? 1036 00:33:28,740 --> 00:33:31,074 It did for April too, trust me. 1037 00:33:31,143 --> 00:33:34,677 Underdog team big ben and working dog team naz. 1038 00:33:34,746 --> 00:33:36,013 They will each take their shot 1039 00:33:39,151 --> 00:33:39,949 Now, we've already seen team asti run the doghouse. 1040 00:33:40,019 --> 00:33:41,017 - Asti, come. - 4 minutes, 37 seconds 1041 00:33:41,086 --> 00:33:42,886 At that time in the doghouse when we return. 1042 00:33:42,954 --> 00:33:43,619 Is their official time. - Mostly run. 1043 00:33:43,688 --> 00:33:45,555 - Yeah, mostly--more running 1044 00:33:45,623 --> 00:33:46,756 Than doing the doghouse. 1045 00:33:46,825 --> 00:33:48,892 Up next, though, is team big ben. 1046 00:33:48,961 --> 00:33:51,961 Before they enter the doghouse, let's hear 1047 00:33:52,031 --> 00:33:52,963 How this underdog team that didn't make the cut 1048 00:33:53,165 --> 00:33:56,232 In season one plans to prove their worth. 1049 00:33:56,301 --> 00:34:00,704 ♪ ♪ 1050 00:34:00,906 --> 00:34:03,039 - Big ben is a heck of an athlete. 1051 00:34:03,108 --> 00:34:05,308 One of his best features is going the bite work. 1052 00:34:05,376 --> 00:34:06,976 Good boy! 1053 00:34:07,045 --> 00:34:07,778 He'll bite anything you put in front of him. 1054 00:34:07,980 --> 00:34:09,513 He bites hard, and he bites fast. 1055 00:34:09,715 --> 00:34:11,581 You name it, he can do it. 1056 00:34:11,649 --> 00:34:12,515 Good boy. [dog barks] 1057 00:34:12,584 --> 00:34:13,516 Good boy. [dog barks] 1058 00:34:13,585 --> 00:34:14,584 Good boy. [dog barks] 1059 00:34:14,653 --> 00:34:16,786 Good boy, that's a good boy. 1060 00:34:16,855 --> 00:34:20,123 - Team big ben needs to beat 4:37. 1061 00:34:20,192 --> 00:34:23,727 That's the official time if they want to take the lea. 1062 00:34:23,795 --> 00:34:26,996 - On your bark, get pet, go! 1063 00:34:27,065 --> 00:34:29,065 - So, being a retired military police officer, 1064 00:34:29,134 --> 00:34:30,800 You gotta think that matthews probably rappelled 1065 00:34:30,869 --> 00:34:31,668 Down a wall or two in his life. 1066 00:34:31,870 --> 00:34:33,937 - You know it. - Gravity works. 1067 00:34:34,139 --> 00:34:36,806 - Yes, it does. - They get down pretty quickly. 1068 00:34:36,875 --> 00:34:38,808 - All right. - 4 minutes, 37 seconds 1069 00:34:38,877 --> 00:34:42,145 Is the time that they are chasing. 1070 00:34:42,214 --> 00:34:45,948 Big ben's the seventh-fastest rottweiler in the country. 1071 00:34:46,017 --> 00:34:48,885 - Wow, I'm looking forward to the breach. 1072 00:34:49,087 --> 00:34:50,553 - He probably does well with that too, yes. 1073 00:34:50,622 --> 00:34:52,822 - Oh, he does. - Search. 1074 00:34:52,891 --> 00:34:54,624 - What's big ben's scent tonight? 1075 00:34:54,693 --> 00:34:56,693 - Big ben's scent is birch. 1076 00:34:56,762 --> 00:35:00,096 - Birch! All right, tree lover. 1077 00:35:00,165 --> 00:35:02,966 - Looking underneath the coffee pot and the globe. 1078 00:35:03,035 --> 00:35:04,968 Those are the two places the scents are hidden. 1079 00:35:05,036 --> 00:35:06,970 You know what rottweilers are famous for? 1080 00:35:07,039 --> 00:35:09,706 - What's that? - These are your kind of dog. 1081 00:35:09,908 --> 00:35:13,777 Drooling and flatulence. - Thank you. 1082 00:35:13,845 --> 00:35:16,713 I'll take that as a compliment. 1083 00:35:16,782 --> 00:35:18,582 - Okay, they get the first one. 1084 00:35:18,650 --> 00:35:19,448 - Under the coffee pot. 1085 00:35:19,518 --> 00:35:20,917 The espresso pot. 1086 00:35:21,119 --> 00:35:23,786 - Well ahead of the pace we saw set by team asti. 1087 00:35:23,856 --> 00:35:25,721 - Search. - It's funny, because April 1088 00:35:25,790 --> 00:35:26,456 Did make the cut in season one, 1089 00:35:26,525 --> 00:35:27,857 And big ben didn't. 1090 00:35:27,926 --> 00:35:30,327 Think he's got something to prove here? 1091 00:35:30,395 --> 00:35:32,261 [cheering] 1092 00:35:32,330 --> 00:35:33,796 - Search. 1093 00:35:33,866 --> 00:35:34,998 - And there, underneath the globe... 1094 00:35:35,066 --> 00:35:35,998 - There's the globe. - They find the second. 1095 00:35:36,067 --> 00:35:39,402 It is time to move on to divide & conquer. 1096 00:35:39,471 --> 00:35:40,670 - Down. Stay. 1097 00:35:40,739 --> 00:35:42,872 - Now, look at this. Sit. 1098 00:35:42,941 --> 00:35:43,873 - A sit and stay, they call it, right? 1099 00:35:43,942 --> 00:35:45,742 - Yes. So matthew will go to the top 1100 00:35:45,944 --> 00:35:48,544 And then call big ben up. Smart. 1101 00:35:48,613 --> 00:35:50,747 - Okay. Come on, up. 1102 00:35:50,816 --> 00:35:52,882 - I like this move. - Yes, good dog. 1103 00:35:52,951 --> 00:35:53,750 - What a good boy. - So it ensures that he 1104 00:35:53,952 --> 00:35:56,086 Doesn't go up and come back down. 1105 00:35:56,154 --> 00:35:57,620 They don't waste time. They're making good time. 1106 00:35:57,689 --> 00:35:58,755 Well under two minutes here, 1107 00:35:58,824 --> 00:36:00,957 As they go through the low crawl. 1108 00:36:01,026 --> 00:36:02,959 - Couple big fellas through the low crawl. 1109 00:36:03,161 --> 00:36:06,429 Now, big fellas got to get through the spider web. 1110 00:36:06,632 --> 00:36:08,031 How many feet here? 1111 00:36:08,233 --> 00:36:11,767 - 1,000 feet of bungee cord. - 1,000 feet of bunge. 1112 00:36:11,836 --> 00:36:13,436 Don't get caught up, big fella. 1113 00:36:13,504 --> 00:36:15,038 Good stumble. 1114 00:36:15,106 --> 00:36:17,040 - That big body having a little bit of trouble 1115 00:36:17,108 --> 00:36:18,374 Getting through there. Oh, they got that door 1116 00:36:18,443 --> 00:36:19,642 Open quickly. 1117 00:36:19,711 --> 00:36:20,643 They know what they're doing. 1118 00:36:20,712 --> 00:36:22,846 They make it down the stairs. 1119 00:36:23,048 --> 00:36:25,315 And now it's time to chase the decoy. 1120 00:36:25,383 --> 00:36:26,315 ♪ ♪ 1121 00:36:26,384 --> 00:36:27,851 - [laughs] 1122 00:36:27,919 --> 00:36:30,187 Oh, matthew. Tripping over big ben. 1123 00:36:30,389 --> 00:36:31,721 ♪ ♪ 1124 00:36:31,789 --> 00:36:33,389 Oh! - Oh, just missed it. 1125 00:36:33,458 --> 00:36:34,457 Missed again. 1126 00:36:34,660 --> 00:36:35,592 Got it. All right. 1127 00:36:35,661 --> 00:36:36,926 So he bites on to the decoy. 1128 00:36:36,995 --> 00:36:39,529 Holds on for three seconds. - Ben, hey, me! 1129 00:36:39,731 --> 00:36:40,596 - Back to the finish line, 1130 00:36:40,665 --> 00:36:41,798 And what a time. - Nice. 1131 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:44,868 - 2 minutes, 36 seconds is their time, 1132 00:36:45,070 --> 00:36:46,936 More than two minutes faster than team asti. 1133 00:36:47,005 --> 00:36:49,940 So team asti is eliminated, and team big ben 1134 00:36:50,142 --> 00:36:53,610 Is one run away from being tonight's top dog. 1135 00:36:53,679 --> 00:36:54,878 - Good boy. - All right. 1136 00:36:55,080 --> 00:36:57,213 It's time for our last run of the night. 1137 00:36:57,282 --> 00:36:59,882 But first, let's see if bomb-sniffing working dog duo 1138 00:36:59,952 --> 00:37:02,752 Team naz has any doubts about their skills 1139 00:37:02,821 --> 00:37:04,554 As they head into the doghouse. 1140 00:37:04,622 --> 00:37:07,357 - Let's do, for funsies. 1141 00:37:07,426 --> 00:37:09,559 [upbeat music] 1142 00:37:09,761 --> 00:37:10,694 - The cool thing about naz's 1143 00:37:10,762 --> 00:37:12,495 Personality--dutch shepherds, 1144 00:37:12,698 --> 00:37:13,696 They're 100 miles an hour. 1145 00:37:13,765 --> 00:37:15,565 But luckily for me, he's got a pretty good off switch. 1146 00:37:15,767 --> 00:37:18,701 Good, that's a good boy. Yes. 1147 00:37:18,770 --> 00:37:19,902 Which is great for having a dog 1148 00:37:19,972 --> 00:37:22,105 That does the type of work that he does. 1149 00:37:22,307 --> 00:37:23,506 At the end of the day, I'm not worried about it whatsoever. 1150 00:37:23,574 --> 00:37:24,707 He's gonna kill it. 1151 00:37:24,776 --> 00:37:26,509 Are you america's top dog, buddy? 1152 00:37:26,712 --> 00:37:28,578 Are you america's top dog? 1153 00:37:28,647 --> 00:37:30,313 [dog barks] yeah, yeah! 1154 00:37:30,381 --> 00:37:30,980 Good boy. 1155 00:37:31,049 --> 00:37:32,916 - Team naz is just about ready 1156 00:37:33,118 --> 00:37:34,517 To see if they can beat team big ben's time 1157 00:37:34,720 --> 00:37:36,652 Of 2 minutes, 36 seconds, 1158 00:37:36,721 --> 00:37:38,989 In our final run of the night. 1159 00:37:42,594 --> 00:37:45,194 - Back for some show. 1160 00:37:45,263 --> 00:37:47,930 - We're back, and it's time for the final run of the night. 1161 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,466 Right now, team big ben has the fastest time 1162 00:37:49,668 --> 00:37:50,867 Through the doghouse. 1163 00:37:50,935 --> 00:37:52,802 That time is 2 minutes, 36 seconds. 1164 00:37:52,871 --> 00:37:53,470 - Good time. - So we'll find out 1165 00:37:53,672 --> 00:37:55,871 If working dog team naz 1166 00:37:55,940 --> 00:37:57,474 Can beat that time and win the title 1167 00:37:57,676 --> 00:37:58,675 Of tonight's top dog. 1168 00:37:58,877 --> 00:38:01,877 - Tonight's top dog title, $10,000, 1169 00:38:01,946 --> 00:38:04,281 And infinite bragging rights on the line. 1170 00:38:04,483 --> 00:38:05,682 - Good boy. 1171 00:38:05,751 --> 00:38:07,951 - They are ready. They are set. 1172 00:38:08,019 --> 00:38:09,485 - What happens next? - Why don't we all--go. 1173 00:38:09,554 --> 00:38:11,421 - Go, go, go, go, dog. 1174 00:38:11,489 --> 00:38:14,223 [dramatic music] 1175 00:38:14,293 --> 00:38:15,759 ♪ ♪ 1176 00:38:15,961 --> 00:38:18,494 Dog's like, "hey, man, we don't fly. 1177 00:38:18,563 --> 00:38:19,829 Hey, dude. Bro." 1178 00:38:19,897 --> 00:38:21,097 - Robert's got a firm grip on him. 1179 00:38:21,166 --> 00:38:24,167 They're going down together. Just calming him down. 1180 00:38:24,369 --> 00:38:25,234 - Relax. 1181 00:38:25,303 --> 00:38:26,903 - That's where the partnership comes in. 1182 00:38:26,971 --> 00:38:29,706 - It sure does. Remind me of the breed. 1183 00:38:29,775 --> 00:38:30,573 - The breed is a dutch shepherd. 1184 00:38:30,642 --> 00:38:33,176 - A dutch shep. - Ready? 1185 00:38:33,244 --> 00:38:35,578 - Explosive detection team will try to beat the time 1186 00:38:35,647 --> 00:38:37,981 Of 2 minutes, 36 seconds, 1187 00:38:38,049 --> 00:38:39,716 And win the title of tonight's top dog. 1188 00:38:39,785 --> 00:38:41,784 - All right. Dog is on course. 1189 00:38:41,853 --> 00:38:43,787 First time we've seen that tonight. 1190 00:38:43,989 --> 00:38:46,923 They're ready to breach the door here. 1191 00:38:46,991 --> 00:38:47,857 - Looks like they've done this before. 1192 00:38:47,925 --> 00:38:49,658 Naz and robert into the game room. 1193 00:38:49,728 --> 00:38:51,594 Looking for those two scents. 1194 00:38:51,662 --> 00:38:53,529 - Naz, right here. Hey. 1195 00:38:53,598 --> 00:38:55,664 - And what's our scent? 1196 00:38:55,734 --> 00:38:56,933 - One is underneath the globe. 1197 00:38:57,001 --> 00:38:59,068 The other is underneath the coffee pot. 1198 00:38:59,137 --> 00:39:00,536 - No, I meant the scent. - Oh, the scent, I'm sorry. 1199 00:39:00,605 --> 00:39:02,339 - Yes. - Black powder. 1200 00:39:02,541 --> 00:39:03,807 - Black powder. 1201 00:39:04,009 --> 00:39:05,475 - That looks like an alert from naz, 1202 00:39:05,544 --> 00:39:07,944 But it's incorrect. 1203 00:39:08,146 --> 00:39:11,280 Took a very deliberate look at those shelves. 1204 00:39:11,349 --> 00:39:12,482 ♪ ♪ 1205 00:39:12,684 --> 00:39:14,017 So, after 30 seconds, 1206 00:39:14,085 --> 00:39:16,019 A light will come on, clueing them in as to 1207 00:39:16,087 --> 00:39:18,421 Where one of the scents are. There's one scent. 1208 00:39:18,490 --> 00:39:19,289 - Hey. Come here. 1209 00:39:19,491 --> 00:39:20,757 - Good dog. 1210 00:39:20,959 --> 00:39:21,758 - See if they can find the second. 1211 00:39:21,826 --> 00:39:23,626 - Yes, quickly. It's a globe. 1212 00:39:23,694 --> 00:39:25,228 Correct? - Yes, it is. 1213 00:39:25,296 --> 00:39:27,096 - We see the globe in our-- - right there, on the table. 1214 00:39:27,165 --> 00:39:28,965 You would think being an explosives detection dog, 1215 00:39:29,033 --> 00:39:31,100 Scenting would be one of its strengths. 1216 00:39:31,169 --> 00:39:32,769 But you have to remember, working dogs aren't used 1217 00:39:32,971 --> 00:39:34,837 To scenting under a time constraint, 1218 00:39:34,906 --> 00:39:37,306 So sometimes, the nerves can get to them. 1219 00:39:37,375 --> 00:39:39,041 He got it. 1220 00:39:39,110 --> 00:39:39,843 - I thought so too. I thought it'd be right away. 1221 00:39:40,045 --> 00:39:41,977 I thought it'd be very quick. - Naz. 1222 00:39:42,046 --> 00:39:43,712 - Okay, so they move on to divide & conquer. 1223 00:39:43,782 --> 00:39:44,847 Correct? - Up, up, up, up, up. 1224 00:39:44,916 --> 00:39:45,982 - Correct. Under two minutes right now. 1225 00:39:46,184 --> 00:39:49,786 Keep in mind, 2:36 is the tie they have to beat, 1226 00:39:49,855 --> 00:39:50,653 So they got to start hustling here. 1227 00:39:50,722 --> 00:39:51,654 - They certainly are on pace. 1228 00:39:51,722 --> 00:39:53,590 - Up here. Naz, over here. 1229 00:39:53,792 --> 00:39:54,724 - Low crawl time. - Good. 1230 00:39:54,792 --> 00:39:56,192 - Quick, now, all right. - Platz. 1231 00:39:56,261 --> 00:39:59,462 - And he sits, stays, and so they won't lose any more tim. 1232 00:39:59,664 --> 00:40:02,799 - 1,000 feet of bungee. 1233 00:40:03,001 --> 00:40:04,868 - This working dog team, much faster here 1234 00:40:04,936 --> 00:40:05,868 In the second half of the course. 1235 00:40:05,937 --> 00:40:09,205 Now just a few seconds behind big ben. 1236 00:40:09,407 --> 00:40:10,206 ♪ ♪ 1237 00:40:10,275 --> 00:40:13,009 - Naz is waiting. Get over there, naz. 1238 00:40:13,078 --> 00:40:15,478 - Let's see how quickly robet can open the door. 1239 00:40:15,680 --> 00:40:16,813 Time becoming an issue. 1240 00:40:17,015 --> 00:40:19,883 - Open, all right. - Down the stairs. 1241 00:40:20,085 --> 00:40:21,417 - Let's get that decoy. - Get that decoy. 1242 00:40:21,486 --> 00:40:23,753 Seconds left. 1243 00:40:23,955 --> 00:40:25,087 Team big ben sitting and watching, 1244 00:40:25,156 --> 00:40:28,224 Hoping that they will wind up the victors tonight. 1245 00:40:28,293 --> 00:40:30,092 ♪ ♪ 1246 00:40:30,162 --> 00:40:34,096 Here's naz, with once chance to take the victory away. 1247 00:40:34,166 --> 00:40:37,300 They bite, but not enough tie left to beat big ben. 1248 00:40:37,369 --> 00:40:38,834 - Naz, here! 1249 00:40:38,903 --> 00:40:41,504 Yes, good boy! - They get back quickly, 1250 00:40:41,573 --> 00:40:43,573 But not soon enough. 1251 00:40:43,641 --> 00:40:45,575 They miss it by seconds. 1252 00:40:45,643 --> 00:40:46,976 2 minutes, 40 seconds. 1253 00:40:47,045 --> 00:40:51,848 And so, team big ben is tonight's top dog. 1254 00:40:51,916 --> 00:40:53,516 So the big boys with the big win. 1255 00:40:53,585 --> 00:40:55,518 - Yep, he's got $10,000. 1256 00:40:55,720 --> 00:40:57,720 - You are tonight's top dog. 1257 00:40:57,788 --> 00:40:59,589 - Thank you. - How you feeling? 1258 00:40:59,657 --> 00:41:00,256 - I feel great. - Wow. 1259 00:41:00,324 --> 00:41:01,591 $10,000. 1260 00:41:01,660 --> 00:41:03,993 What are you gonna do with it? 1261 00:41:04,061 --> 00:41:05,795 - Probably train more dogs. - Train more dogs. 1262 00:41:05,997 --> 00:41:07,597 I love it, maybe this guy gets some treats? 1263 00:41:07,665 --> 00:41:08,865 - Yeah. - Okay, amazing. 1264 00:41:09,067 --> 00:41:10,332 Now you have to chance to come back and compete 1265 00:41:10,401 --> 00:41:12,735 For $20,000 1266 00:41:12,938 --> 00:41:14,671 And the title of america's top dog. 1267 00:41:14,739 --> 00:41:15,738 You got a little bit of time. 1268 00:41:15,807 --> 00:41:17,806 What are you gonna do until then? 1269 00:41:17,876 --> 00:41:18,808 - Probably gonna rest a little bit, 1270 00:41:18,876 --> 00:41:19,742 And then we're gonna train some more. 1271 00:41:19,811 --> 00:41:20,944 - Well, congratulations. - Thank you. 1272 00:41:21,012 --> 00:41:22,878 - We're so excited to watch you come back. 1273 00:41:22,947 --> 00:41:26,081 And good boy, ben. A good boy, mr. Big ben. 1274 00:41:26,150 --> 00:41:29,085 He has no idea what's going on. He just won $10,000. 1275 00:41:29,154 --> 00:41:31,888 - Team big ben, the official winner of tonight's top dog. 1276 00:41:31,956 --> 00:41:33,957 That'll do it for us tonight, however. 1277 00:41:34,159 --> 00:41:35,892 Thank you for joining us. For rachel bonnetta, 1278 00:41:35,961 --> 00:41:38,027 My man david koechner, I'm curt menefee. 1279 00:41:38,095 --> 00:41:41,431 We'll see you next time on "america's top dog." 1280 00:41:41,633 --> 00:41:44,300 - Stay. Stay, sit. 1281 00:41:44,368 --> 00:41:47,236 ♪ ♪ 1282 00:41:47,305 --> 00:41:49,005 [arf]