Living in the Mountainous Uiryeong with 13 Dogs: 12 Samoyed Siblings and Rescue Dog Maru

There Is No Such Thing as a Bad Dog: Strong Mother vs. 13 Troublemaker Siblings

- Who is the main culprit exhausting the strong mother's physical strength? - A hand touch triggers an explosion? The inner story of biting dog Maru - Super simple fence repair to prevent escapes × Training to overcome hand trauma

* Broadcast Date/Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10 PM, EBS 1TV

EBS will broadcast the "Strong Mother vs. 13 Troublemaker Siblings" episode of <There Is No Such Thing as a Bad Dog> on September 19 (Sat) at 10 PM on EBS 1TV.

In the mountainous area of Uiryeong County, Gyeongsangnam-do, where no houses are in sight, a legion of white fluffballs with charming fur lives. They look like sheep as they run freely through the bushes, but they are actually 12 Samoyed and Jindo mixed dogs. In addition, a total of 13 dogs, including Maru, a Poodle rescued from the brink of euthanasia two months ago, are under the care of their mother protector.

A year ago, the protector moved to the mountains specifically for the children. She chose a place with the romance of rural life that anyone would dream of: a wide yard perfect for the children to run around, a pond where lotus flowers bloom in full, and an even an ondol furnace where a cauldron can be placed! Although she dreamed of a peaceful life with the children, the reality is a battlefield where the protector's shouting never ceases! Even the physical strength of the protector, an amateur Ssireum wrestler, is said to be at risk of exhaustion. What on earth is happening in this paradise for dogs?

Who is the main culprit exhausting the strong mother's physical strength?

Until three years ago, the mother protector was raising only Dubu, a Samoyed, and Kimchi, a stray dog she met in the mountains. However, Leo, whom she brought in as a potential mate for Dubu, caused trouble. He impregnated Kimchi first. A year later, Dubu also gave birth, creating a large family. The number grew to 13 after adopting Kongi and Maru just before euthanasia at a shelter and rescuing Mongi, who was a wanderer.

Because there are many children, accidents never cease. The children, unaware of the danger, look for opportunities to catch snakes and frogs! The three Samoyed sisters, whose hobby is escaping into the mountains by jumping over fences like high jumpers! The protector has no time to rest because of Dubu, Leo, and Mongi, who enjoy half-baths in muddy water in the pond. In particular, after a half-bath in the pond, bathing and drying their fur is essential, which doubles the effort. The protector sets out to bathe three large dogs at once. Will she be able to finish safely?

A hand touch triggers an explosion? The inner story of biting dog Maru

The mother protector can lead 12 large dogs alone with the strength and stamina built from Ssireum. However, she is helpless in front of Maru, the only small dog. Among the 13 dogs, Maru has the most prickly personality, and even if a hand is just raised in front of her, she creates a fearful atmosphere by baring sharp teeth. An even bigger problem is the unannounced biting! Even while excitedly eating snacks given by her daughters who visit every weekend, she suddenly bites the older daughter's hand for no reason, causing a bloody incident.

Why does Maru attack the family's hands? Another concern for the protector is that although Maru's hair is so bushy it covers her eyes, she shows aggression whenever a hand touches her body, making grooming difficult. Eventually, she attempts a bath with the help of her two daughters. A bath and grooming session for Maru involving the whole family! Can they succeed?

Super simple fence repair to prevent escapes × Training to overcome hand trauma

Teacher Seol arrives at the paradise for dogs. He first proposes a solution for the three Samoyed sisters, whose safety is a concern due to their endless desire to escape. After analyzing the children's escape routes and behavioral patterns, Teacher Seol identifies the points where repair is most urgent. He begins the super simple escape-prevention repair with the protector. Finished in 20 minutes? What are the materials that allow for easy self-repair?

The only small dog but the most prickly biting dog! Teacher Seol closely observes Maru's behavior. He suggests that Maru's biting is a behavior caused by trauma that occurred before meeting her current protector, and proposes training to erase the bad memories of hands.

The EBS <There Is No Such Thing as a Bad Dog> episode "Strong Mother vs. 13 Troublemaker Siblings," which captures the pleasant daily life of the strong mother who chose mountain living for her children and the 13 dogs, will be broadcast on September 19 (Sat) at 10 PM on EBS 1TV and can be rewatched on the EBS website.

* Related photos are available on the EBS institutional website (about.ebs.co.kr)-Cyber PR Office-Highlights, on the corresponding broadcast date.

◆ At a Glance

· Publishing Institution: EBS

· Category: There Is No Such Thing as a Bad Dog

· Distribution: September 17

Source: EBS Press Release

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