Two Rescue Dogs Make Final Four in Reality Series 'The Pack' on Amazon Prime
'The Pack' is a television series where 12 dogs and their owners travel the world and compete in fun team challenges for the chance to win the grand prize of $500,000 as well as an additional $250,000 towards the charity of their choice. In this episode, two of the four final contestants, Kentucky and Lucy share their experiences with their rescue dogs Derby and Duchess while filming the television series. Nicole, one of the show's dog trainers, also shares her experience being part of the show and ensuring all of the dogs are safe and happy.
BIO:
Lucy Riles// Contestant + owner of Duchess
Duchess is an 8-year-old Black Lab that loves tennis balls and playing fetch with Lucy, a Stay-at-Home Mom of four kids, two dogs and wife to one husband. Duchess and Lucy’s bond began when Duchess was four months old. With a toddler and baby already in tow, Lucy decided to adopt Duchess from Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue. But as the years went on, it’s pretty clear that Duchess was the one doing the rescuing all along. The unconditional love, security, companionship and emotional support Duchess has provided Lucy and her kids has gotten their family through some of life’s most devastating losses and obstacles. Not only has Duchess saved the lives and hearts of Lucy and her family, but Duchess is also about to win over your hearts as well! This duo may be the oldest female team on The Pack and viewed as a couple of underdogs...but never underestimate the inner strength of a mom and her lab. Lucy and Duchess are here to prove you CAN teach an old dog (and old broad) new tricks!
Kentucky Gallahue // Contestant + owner of Derby
Kentucky got Derby from a loving family that realized that they couldn’t take care of him and needed to re-home him. Kentucky took him in, and they have been best friends ever since. Once living with Kentucky, Derby discovered a whole new world, and Kentucky helped give Derby the confidence to enjoy and explore it. Derby came into Kentucky’s life at a low point, and he helped get Kentucky through the hard times and start a new life in San Diego. Together they are inseparable. They love to surf, ride motorcycles, and find new, fun, crazy activities together.
Nicole Ellis // Dog Safety Team Trainer
Nicole Ellis is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), American Kennel Club Canine Good Companion (CGC) evaluator, APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers) trainer and co-author of Working Like a Dog. Her expertise as a trainer has led to many media appearances giving training and dog care tips, including Today Show, Good Day LA, NBC, Fox, MSN, Mashable, Pet360, Travel+Leisure, Animal Wellness and Huffington Post.