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Season Three - Episode 5: A Fighting Chance

Original air date: 4/17/2009.

Music star Emmylou Harris calls for help with a vicious shepherd mix named Gunnar, leaving animal behavior specialist Sherry Woodard only a few days to come up with a plan to overcome his aggression. Theresa, an abandoned pit bull, has a mysterious mass in her belly. The dog has a history of skin cancer, so vet Dr. Patti Iampietro must do exploratory surgery to see if the cancer has spread internally. The unlikely combination of boisterous trainer John Garcia and painfully shy Little Girl proves rewarding for both, as John teaches the Catahoula leopard dog mix to trust the world — one person at a time.

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Gunnar Gunnar
Rescued from a life on the streets, Gunnar resides at Bonaparte’s Retreat, Emmylou Harris’ animal rescue.
Little Girl Little Girl
Painfully shy, Little Girl is so afraid of new people that she will sometimes panic and shut down.
Theresa Theresa
An abandoned pit bull with a mysterious mass in her belly.
 
John Garcia John Garcia
John Garcia, Dogtown manager
Sherry Woodard Sherry Woodard
Sherry Woodard, animal behavior and training consultant
Patti Iampietro Patti Iampietro
Patti Iampietro, D.V.M.
 
 
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