Hot on the heels of its Logie award win, ABC is excited to announce that the smash hit series Muster Dogs is returning with Muster Dogs season 4 and Muster Dogs Where Are They Now season 2.
In a fresh twist on the Muster Dogs experiment, it’s not just the puppies being put to the test in season 4 – it’s the participants! This season shifts the spotlight onto the trainers, challenging six participants with limited dog and stock handling experience to raise and train a working dog from puppy to paddock-ready in just 12 months.
Hosted by Lisa Millar, Muster Dogs Where Are They Now season 2 journeys across Australia to check in on the dogs’ progress and to see how our season 3 participants’ lives have changed since competing in Muster Dogs.
The must-watch Muster Dogs season 4 and Muster Dogs Where Are They Now season 2 will air on ABC TV and ABC iview in 2026.
The acclaimed factual entertainment TV series Muster Dogs continues its impressive rise on the global stage, securing broadcast and streaming deals with major platforms and networks around the world; seasons can currently be viewed in over 95 countries via platforms including the BBC, Netflix and Prime Video.
ABC Head of Documentary & Specialist Susie Jones said: “We are so proud of Muster Dogs and thrilled this original Australian series is capturing the hearts and minds of local and international audiences. Muster Dogs offers an authentic insight into the agricultural sector and life on the land and we’re delighted that these incredible Australians, and their immensely talented dogs continue to find new fans around the world.
In a major milestone for the brand, format rights have also been optioned in key global markets including the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and France - setting the stage for local versions of the hit series to be produced.
Beyond the screen, Muster Dogs has also demonstrated strong brand-building potential, with a strategic licensing program driving deeper audience engagement. Merchandise, publishing, and other licensed extensions have helped cement Muster Dogs as a multi-platform brand, resonating with dog lovers, rural communities, and lifestyle audiences alike.
Head of ABC Commercial Jessica Ellis said: “Muster Dogs is a true Australian success story with global appeal, tapping into something both authentic and universally engaging. The international uptake of the format and finished series, combined with a smart licensing strategy, is a testament to the show's unique charm and broad marketability.”
With more global versions on the horizon and a growing ecosystem of brand extensions, Muster Dogs is fast becoming one of the most successful factual entertainment exports in recent years.
Always free and Always entertaining, watch Muster Dogs seasons 1-3 and Muster Dogs Where Are They Now season 1 on ABC iview now.
Production Credits: Commissioned by the ABC. An Ambience Entertainment production for the ABC with production investment from Screen Queensland, Screen NSW and financed with support from the ABC. Series Director: Monica O’Brien. Director: Sally Browning. Producers: Sally Browning, Michael Boughen, Monica O’Brien. Co-producer and additional direction: John Unwin. Executive Producer: Matthew Street. ABC Executive Producer: Rachel Robinson. ABC Commissioning Editor: Jo Chichester. ABC Head of Documentaries and Specialist: Susie Jones. International Distributor: ABC Commercial.
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