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Alpha Dogs on NatGeo WILD

Have you ever wondered what goes into the training of hero dogs? Alpha Dogs, which premiers tomorrow on NatGeo WILD, will show you! Alpha Dogs goes behind the scenes of Vohne Liche Kennels (VLK), one of the premiere K-9 training facilities in the world. They do it all with one goal: serving our country.

Alpha Dogs cast with executive producer Jack Osbourne (photo credit: National Geographic Channel)

VLK trains dogs for every branch of the military, the Secret Service, law enforcement – these dogs have helped take down some of the most infamous terrorists in history. From jumping from helicopters and sniffing out explosives, to catching and escorting criminals, these dogs are true unsung heroes! They’re so valuable, that one can go for as much as $50,000 depending on what they’re needed for and trained to do.

Take a sneak peek at this clip! A mock drill is set up with the Special Forces dogs and helicopters:

“The K-9s you’ll meet in Alpha Dogs are serious animals, a perfect combination of muscle and smarts, trained at the highest level,” says executive producer Jack Osbourne. “If you met Kenny and team on the street, you’d never expect that this group of beer-drinking, motorcycle-driving, tattoo-covered guys from small-town Indiana would be some of the world’s finest law enforcement trainers. From the moment I met them and saw their operation, they blew me away.”

Beginning Friday, Feb. 8, at 9 & 9:30 p.m. ET (and airing weekly Fridays at 9 & 9:30 p.m. ET), on Nat Geo WILD. Be sure to tune in!

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Puppy Bowl Co-viewing App presented by Subaru

Who else is excited for Puppy Bowl Sunday!? We sure are, and what is even more exciting is the new Puppy Bowl Co-viewing App presented by Subaru. The app will bring you special content and engagement during the airing of the Puppy Bowl. Be sure to download the app here so you can be ready to go on Sunday!

The Puppy Bowl content will only be available during the Puppy Bowl! I can’t wait to see what it will be like to watch the adorable puppies, the hedgehog cheerleaders, and of course to check out the extra fun the app will bring! And what would the Puppy Bowl be without a little tailgating?

The Puppy Bowl airs at 3pm e/p on Animal Planet. And, the app is available for tablet and mobile devices.

Will you be tuning in? We have already been getting our special treats ready!

This post is sponsored by Subaru. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about the Dog Tested. Dog Approved.™ campaign. As always, all opinions are my own.

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Big Cat Week 2012 Starts Sunday!

Nat Geo Wild presents the third annual Big Cat Week starting Sunday, Dec 9th. The week features shows that highlight the kings and queens of the jungle! From Cougars, tigers, cheetahs, jaguars, and snow leopards and more, it’s a great time to learn more about these amazing cats!

A few facts that might surprise you:

· Africa’s lion population has declined by more than 90 percent in the last 50 years.
· There are now more tigers living in captivity than in the wild.
· Cheetahs have disappeared from more than 75 percent of their range.

Big Cat Week is part of the Big Cats Initiative to stop poaching, save big cat habitats, and “Cause an Upraor“! Tune in Sunday to watch the first ever capture and release of an endangered snow leopard in Afghanistan!

Snow Leopard of Afghanistan
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT

Afghanistan, one of the most dangerous places on earth, is also home to a population of endangered and elusive snow leopards. These big cats are a species under constant threat from poachers and farmers who fear that the leopards are attacking their livestock. But experts can’t protect them without knowing more about them. Now, Nat Geo WILD joins the WCS and an international team of experts, including big cat tracker Boone Smith, as they set out on a mission in the middle of a war zone: to find, capture and collar a snow leopard, and release it back into the wild. With GPS to track the big cats’ location and WCS camera traps already in place, if successful, the expedition will offer a deeper understanding of the rare and beautiful species.

Snow Leopard of Afghanistan: Boone’s Mission
Big cat trapper Boone Smith embarks on his most dangerous mission yet.

Follow along with others on Twitter using hashtag #BigCatWeek!

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Unlikely Animal Friends

Are you ready for hours of the cutest animal video ever? Then be sure to tune in to Unlikely Animal Friends over this Thanksgiving break. NAT GEO WILD is sharing some of the most unlikely of animal friendships! From dolphins and dogs who are swimming buddies, playful cheetahs and puppies who are best friends, owls and kitties playing leapfrog and much more!

Watch a clip of an owl and the pussycat:

What about an adorable cheetah and a Labrador puppy?

For more tune in to Unlikely Animal Friends! The three night event starts Friday, November 23 at 8 PM ET/PT, and you are going to love every minute of it! Four hours of frolicking, friendly fun with unlikely duos – including a dog who swims for hours with his dolphin pal, a man who gives up eating poultry after befriending a goose, a house cat who has play dates with a barn owl, and a baboon who fosters a bush baby. These friends show us the emotional power of animals to bond with other species. They’ll warm your heart and put a smile on your face.

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