Go, Dog. Go! (TV series) explained

Developer:	Adam Peltzman
Theme Music Composer:	Paul Buckley
Opentheme:	"Go, Dog. Go!" by Paul Buckley, Reno Selmser and Zoe D'Andrea
Composer:	Paul Buckley
Language:	English
Num Seasons:	4
Num Episodes:	40 (75 segments)
Producer:	Morgana Duque
Runtime:	23 minutes (two 11-minute segments)
Network:	Netflix
Last Aired:	present

Go, Dog. Go!^[1] is an animated children's educational television series based on the 1961 children's book of the same name by P. D. Eastman, which was developed for Netflix by Adam Peltzman.

Co-produced by DreamWorks Animation Television and WildBrain Studios, the series premiered on January 26, 2021.^[2] A second season was released on December 7, 2021.^[3] A third season was released on September 19, 2022.^{[4] [5]} A fourth season was released on November 27, 2023.^[6]

Premise

The series revolves around the lifestyle of two young canines, Tag Barker and Scooch Pooch, in their canine town of Pawston.

Characters

Main

• Tag Barker (voiced by Michela Luci in the American dub and Maisie Marsh in the British dub) is a 6-year-old^[7] orange dog resembling a Beagador. Tag is the only dog to appear in all episodes and segments, and is very energetic and open. She is skilled at making inventions.
• Scooch Pooch (voiced by Callum Shoniker in the American dub and Toby Fullman in the British dub) is a 6-year-old small blue dog resembling a Terrier. Scooch is a new neighbor in the town of Pawston (as he has moved in from a farm), and he is more shy and reserved compared to Tag. He's Tag's best friend and neighbor. His father was never shown.
• Maw Barker (voiced by Katie Griffin in the American dub and Petra Letang in the British dub) is a lavender dog resembling a Beagador. She is one of the Pawston blimp pilots, and is the mother of Tag, Cheddar Biscuit, Gilber, Spike and Yip Barker.
• Paw Barker (voiced by Martin Roach in the American dub and Jude Owusu in the British dub) is a brown dog resembling a Beagador. He owns and runs the Ding Dong Doorbell store, and is the father of Tag, Cheddar Biscuit, Gilber, Spike and Yip Barker.
• Cheddar Biscuit (voiced by Tajja Isen in the American dub and Hannah Hutch in the British dub) is a white polka-dotted dog resembling a Beagador. She is a clown and loves performing for people, and is the sister of Tag, Gilber, Spike and Yip Barker. She's very supportive of Tag but often gets competitive with her. Gilber often performs with her on her acts.
• Spike Barker (voiced by Lyon Smith) is a red dog resembling a Beagador. Spike left the Race Cadets to join the Space Cadets, and is the brother of Tag, Cheddar Biscuit, Gilber and Yip Barker. He's very athletic and likes sports.
• Gilber Barker (voiced by Lyon Smith in the American dub and James Cartmell in the British dub^{[8] [9]}) is a yellow dog resembling a Beagador, and is the schemer of the Barkers, and Tag's frenemy. He is the brother of Tag, Cheddar Biscuit, Spike and Yip Barker. He often works alongside Cheddar Biscuit whenever she's performing or competing against Tag.
• Grandma Marge Barker (voiced by Judy Marshak in the American dub and Victoria Strachan in the British dub) is a purple dog resembling a Beagador. She is the Barker family matriarch, and is the grandmother of Tag, Cheddar Biscuit, Gilber, Spike and Yip Barker. Both Marge and Mort run a repair shop in Pawston.
• Grandpaw Mort Barker (voiced by Patrick McKenna in the American dub and Laurie Jamieson in the British dub) is a beige dog resembling a Beagle crossed with a Basset hound. He runs a repair shop with Marge, and is the grandfather of Tag, Cheddar Biscuit, Gilber, Spike and Yip Barker.
• Yip Barker (voiced by Diane Salemi) is a purple puppy resembling a Beagador. He is the brother of Tag, Cheddar Biscuit, Spike and Gilber Barker.
• Sgt Pooch (voiced by Linda Ballantyne) is a blue dog resembling a Terrier who is Scooch's mother and a police officer in Pawston.

Supporting

• Frank (voiced by David Berni in the American dub and Adam Diggle in the British dub) is a yellow bespectacled dog resembling a cross between a Beagle and a Dachshund and one of Tag's arch-rivals. Frank is a very rude dog and is always scheming for selfish ends and is the brains of the duo between him and Beans. He also loves to eat nachos.
• Beans (voiced by Anand Rajaram in the American dub and Shubham Saraf in the British dub) is a large green dog resembling an Old English Sheepdog in an aviator's flight cap and one of Tag's arch-rivals/frenemy. Beans is idiotic but kindhearted and often serves as the muscle to Frank's schemes. He still considers Frank to be his best friend despite being a bit oblivious to Frank's rude personality.
• Lady Lydia (voiced by Linda Ballantyne) is a rose-colored Poodle who is famous in Pawston for having the most hats of any dog in town. She is based on a recurring character in the book who frequently appears wearing a new hat to which she asks for compliments on. Though despite her hat obsession, she has proven to be very helpful to the residents of Pawston and is a very close friend to Tag and Scooch.
• Gerald (voiced by Patrick McKenna) is a teal dog resembling a cross between a Terrier and a Great Dane. Gerald is one of Pawston's more recent arrivals, and works in the town delivering mail.
• Muttfield (voiced by Patrick McKenna) is a purple dog resembling a cross between a Beagador and a Bulldog. He is a famous magician in Pawston.
• Manhole Dog (Todd) (voiced by Patrick McKenna) is a beige dog resembling a Golden Retriever. As his name suggests, Manhole Dog is often seen peeking out of manholes all over Pawston, and he also wears a manhole cover on his head. He is also secretly Master Wag, a master of the art known as "Tail-kwondo".
• Mayor Sniffington (voiced by Linda Ballantyne) is a purple dog resembling a cross between a Beagador and a pug who is the mayor of Pawston.
• Sam Whippet (voiced by Joshua Graham) is a blue dog resembling a Greyhound. Whippet is a Pawston celebrity, having several undefeated streaks in the race course. Tag idolizes him.
• The Barkapellas are a trio of dogs who sing harmonically instead of speaking. A three feature mohawks and wear ties, shirt collars and suit cuffs.
  • Tenor (voiced by Paul Buckley) is the tall orange male of the Barkapellas.
  • Bass (voiced by Reno Selmser) is the short purple male of the Barkapellas.
  • Alto (voiced by Zoe D'Andrea) is the medium-sized cyan female of the Barkapellas.
• Beefsteak (voiced by Tajja Isen) is a strong pink dog resembling a Chihuahua. She is an exercise coach at the Ruff and Tumble Gym.
• Wind Swiftly (voiced by Ava Preston) is a purple dog. She is the captain on the Race Cadets.
• Tread Lightly is a teal dog.
• Doug is a yellow dog.
• Wagnes (voiced by Judy Marshak) is a blue dog who works at the Big Bowl Diner. In fact, she's the only dog who works there. She has a very unenthusiastic personality, but she has a very strong passion for her work, and the residents of Pawston admire her cooking. She also revealed in one episode that she's a good country singer.
• Hambonio is a red hairdresser dog.
• Big Dog (voiced by Matthew Mucci) is a large white dog with large grey ears, who’s friends with Little Dog.
• Little Dog (voiced by Hattie Kragten) is a small purple dog, who’s friends with Big Dog.
• Coach Chewman (voiced by Phill Williams) is a red dog.
• Gabe Roof (voiced by Phill Williams) is a yellow dog.
• Waggs Martinez (voiced by Linda Ballantyne) is a purple dog.
• Flip Chasely (voiced by Anand Rajaram) is a brown dog.
• Catch Morely (voiced by Julie Lemieux) is a blue dog.
• Donny Slippers (voiced by Jamie Watson) is a red dog.
• Bernard Rubber (voiced by Joshua Graham) is a little teal dog.
• Kit Whiskerton (voiced by Zarina Rocha) is a purple cat who is Tom's daughter and Tim's niece and a friend of Tag and Scooch. Her mother was never shown.

Others

• Fetcher (voiced by Deven Mack) is a teal dog resembling a cross between a Beagle, a Poodle, and a Labrador retriever. Fetcher has been stranded on Ball Island ever since he was a pup after he chased after his favorite ball.
• Kelly Korgi (voiced by Stacey Kay) is a peach-colored dog who resembles a cross between a corgi and a shiba inu. Korgi is a well-renowned singer and popstar amongst the citizens of Pawston, and her music is very excitedly received.
• Leo Howlstead (voiced by John Stocker) is an elderly grey dog who resembles a cross between Great Dane, a husky, and a German Shepherd. Leo lives in a Senior Center and used to be a row cadet, and unlike the vast majority of his fellow seniors is very active.
• Yellow (voiced by Danny Smith) is a generic yellow dog resembling a beagador. He is often seen at the amusement park target stands, and awards winners with their prizes in a deadpan manner.
• Sandra Paws (voiced by Deann DeGruijter) is a large icy blue dog.
• Taylee (voiced by Manvi Thapar) is a teal puppy.
• Rhonda (voiced by Diane Salemi) is a light blue puppy.
• Chili (voiced by Anand Rajaram) is a large red dog resembling an Old English Sheepdog. He's Beans's cousin.
• Franny is a brown puppy.
• Franny's Mom (voiced by Tajja Isen) is a mint green dog.
• Franny's Dad (voiced by Joshua Graham) is a blue dog.
• Bowser (voiced by Anand Rajaram) is a blue dog.
• Cam Snapshot is a pink dog.
• Early Ed (voiced by Robert Tinkler) is a green dog.
• Jerry is a brown dog.
• Onlooker Dog (voiced by Anand Rajaram) is a yellow dog.
• Brutus (voiced by Patrick McKenna) is a blue dog who is Kelly Korgi's bodyguard.
• Marcus Worms (voiced by David Berni) is a pink dog.
• Truck Driver (voiced by Joshua Graham) is a green dog.
• Tom Whiskerton (voiced by Paul Braunstein) is a grey cat and Kit's father who is a firefighter from Meowburquerque He is also Tim Whisketon's brother.
• Darrell is a blue dog who is Muttfield's assistant.
• Dale Mation is a dalmatian who is the firefighter of Pawston.
• Sandwich Dog (voiced by Patrick McKenna) is a purple dog.
• Waggles is a pink clown dog.
• Bowowzo & Wowbowzo are a double of purple clown dogs.
• Boingos are a group of teal clown dogs.
• Soppy is a blue clown dog.
• Struggles is a blue clown dog.
• The Cannon Triplets are a trio of yellow clown dogs.
• Tim Whiskerton is the brother of Tom and the uncle of Kit Whiskerton.

Episodes

Season 4 (2023)

Production

The series was first announced back in 2019 as part of seven Netflix Original Preschool shows targeted at 2-6 year olds.^[10] It was originally going to be released late 2020, but was delayed until January the following year. The first and second season consists of nine episodes with the third season of eight episodes and the fourth season of fourteen episodes, each 24 minutes in length.^[1] All episodes featured 2 11-12 minute stories, though episodes 6, 9, 18, 31 and 40 are 2-parters and episode 10 is a full length episode.

Music

The series soundtrack is composed by Paul Buckley.^[11]

Release

Go, Dog. Go! premiered on January 26, 2021, globally on Netflix.^[2] A trailer was released on January 6, along with an array of teaser clips released by different publications.^{[12] [13]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: NETFLIX TO LAUNCH DIVERSE SLATE OF ORIGINAL PRESCHOOL SERIES FROM AWARD-WINNING KIDS PROGRAMMING CREATORS. Netflix Media Center. July 23, 2019.
2. Web site: Trailer: DreamWorks' 'Go, Dog, Go!' Speeds to Netflix Jan. 26. January 6, 2021. Milligan. Mercedes. Animation Magazine. January 6, 2021.
3. Web site: Season 2 of 'Go, Dog. Go!' Debuts on Netflix December 7. November 11, 2021. Animation World Network. November 11, 2021.
4. Kids and Family Summer Slate Highlights 2022. Netflix. June 30, 2022. June 30, 2022. 3.
5. Netflix Announces New Kids & Family Films and Series Every Week This Summer, Unveils First Looks, and Kicks Off US Activity Truck Tour. Netflix Media Center. June 30, 2022.
6. Web site: Everything New Coming to Netflix in November 2023. Birk. Libby. PopCulture.com. Paramount Global. October 25, 2023. October 25, 2023.
7. Web site: AJG . 2022-02-04 . Go, Dog. Go! Characters: Heights and Ages . May 21, 2022 . Endless Awesome . en-us.
8. Web site: 4 January 2021 . James Cast As A Leading Voice In New Netflix Series . 4 January 2021.
9. Web site: Go, Dog, Go Review 2021 Tv Show Series Season Cast Crew Online . 25 January 2021 . 26 January 2021 . Entertaining Movies . 29 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220929151254/https://entertainingmovie.com/go-dog-go-review-2021-tv-show-series-season-cast-crew-online.html . dead .
10. Web site: Patrick . Hipes . Netflix Boosts Preschool Slate With Seven New Series . Deadline . 22 July 2019 . 26 January 2021.
11. Web site: Paul Buckley – Recent Work – Evolution Music Partners . 22 October 2021 . 2022-11-23 . en-US.
12. Web site: Britt . Ryan . Beloved 'Go Dog. Go!' Book Is Coming To Netflix — Watch an Exclusive Clip . Fatherly . 26 January 2021 . 26 January 2021.
13. Web site: Go, Dog. Go! TV Review . May 21, 2022 . . en.
14. Web site: 2021 Nominees & Winners by Name.
15. Web site: ACTRA Toronto Announces 20th ACTRA Awards in Toronto On-camera and Voice Nominees. January 27, 2022. February 16, 2022. Newswire.
16. Web site: WINNERS: THE 20th ACTRA AWARDS IN TORONTO. March 6, 2022. March 6, 2022. Newswire.
17. Brent Furdyk, "2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack". ET Canada, February 15, 2022.
18. GO, DOG. GO! | Season 1 Trailer | NETFLIX|author=Gabby & Friends|publisher=YouTube|date=January 6, 2021|access-date=January 6, 2021}}

    Reception

    Critical reception

    The review, which is from Common Sense Media

    ], gives the series 4 out of 5 stars, and the disclaimer: "Dog adventures with oodles of preschool laughs."^[13]

    Accolades

    !Year!Award!Category!Nominee(s)!Result!Ref.

    2021	Leo Awards	Best Direction Animation Series	Andrew Duncan and Kiran Shangherra		^[14]
    2022	ACTRA Award	Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Male Voice	Joshua Graham as Sam Whippet		^[15] ^[16]
    			Anand Rajaram as Beans
    	Canadian Screen Awards	Best Animated Program or Series	Go, Dog, Go!		^[17]

    External links

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