The Dog House filming location and how you can visit

The Dog House returns to Channel 4 show tonight as helpers try to find dogs their forever homes.

Since 2019, The Dog House has aired emotional first meetings between people and the dogs they want to adopt. Every episode we learn about each dog's backstory and learn more about their new owners as they meet for the first time.

The beloved Channel 4 show highlights the work of the large team at the rescue centre and how they find new homes for their animals.

The new series of The Dog House will air on Channel 4 at 8pm on Thursday (January 30) and will be broadcast weekly until March 20.

But where is The Dog House filmed and can you visit?

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Where is The Dog House filmed?

The Dog House is filmed at the Woodgreen Pets Charity in Cambridgeshire.

Located in Godmanchester, Woodgreen first opened in 1987 and is one of the largest animal rehoming centres in the whole of Europe, spanning 43 acres.

Woodgreen's efforts help the animals find a loving home again, or sometimes even for the first time in their lives. Every year, Woodgreen supports over 8,000 pets and people with their care and expert advice.

While some rescue centres only rehome their animals locally, the show says that the location of the adopters can be flexible, with each dog treated on a case-by-case basis.

The participants on the Channel 4 show don’t know ahead of time which dog they will be matched with, and their first meeting is an authentic “blind date”.

Many of the dogs, cats and other animals that come into their care require urgent medical treatment, time, and training. They also work on helping the particularly anxious dogs to build their confidence.

With the addition of foster workers, all of this work helps the animals get closer to adoption.

Speaking about their work, Pet advisor Lizzie, whose job it is to match people to rescue pets, previously explained how important it is to be featured on the Channel 4 series.

She said: "I think it's really important for Woodgreen to showcase what we do. Rescue is such a big area but nobody really sees the full span of everything that goes on from the animals entering the shelter, all the work that the teams do, right through to rehoming.

"What the TV show has done for us is give a really good insight into how much work and dedication the team put into each and every single pet that we get. And that's really key to keep the donations coming in and keep the public supporting us because without that it wouldn't happen, we wouldn't be able to do what we do."

Can I visit the animal shelter?

Visitors can visit the Woodgreen’s centre but they must make an appointment first. They must be interested in rehoming a pet or attending one of their workshops.

You can find out more about making an appointment through their website, hich can be found through this link.

Visitors are also welcome to visit the charity shop at any time.