Pick of the Litter

Though it could benefit from more context and history of guide dogs and a little less walk footage, the film offers compelling insight into a process most know little about-and whether they make the cut or not, there's a happy ending for every dog.

In a tussle between the appeal of the subject and the plodding banality of the approach, the pups are ultimately the losers.

Yes, the structural constraints and the emotional rhythms of reality TV competition shows are all over this, but it's mostly irresistible.

I watched this with my dog last night, who didn’t bark at the screen once. I got very emotional for a variety of reasons. I think my dog enjoyed it?