The series was originally titled Dogs Behaving Badly and broadcast on Channel 4.
[3] The series debuted as Dogs Behaving Badly on Channel 4 on 11 March 2017,[1] as a one-off documentary.
[4] The series debuted as Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly on Channel 5 on 15 January 2019.
[5] An Australian version of the documentary series titled Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia, narrated by comedian Julia Morris premiered on 13 July 2023 on Paramount-owned Network 10, hosted by Hall.
[7] Sean O'Grady of The Independent, gave the series a 4 star rating, writing "Shows such as Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (Channel 5) serve a wider social purpose than mere entertainment, enjoyable as they are to watch.