Go, Dog. Go! is an animated children's sports comedy 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 first season premiered on January 26, 2021, followed by the second on December 7 of the same year, the third on September 19, 2022, and a fourth and final season on November 27, 2023.
Contents
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 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 is Tag's best friend and neighbor.
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 is 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 is very athletic and likes sports.
Gilber Barker (voiced by Lyon Smith in the American dub and James Cartmell in the British dub) 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 is performing or competing against Tag.
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 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. Despite her hat obsession, she has proven to be helpful to the residents of Pawston and is a 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, and Tag idolizes him.
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. Kelly is a well-renowned singer and popstar amongst the citizens of Pawston, and her music is 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 he is very active.
Yellow (voiced by Danny Smith) is a 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 and is 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.
Episodes
Production
Go, Dog. Go! was first announced back in 2019 as part of seven Netflix Original Preschool shows targeted at 2-6 year olds. The series was originally scheduled to be released December 22, 2020, but was delayed until January 26, 2021. The first and second season consist of nine episodes with the third season of eight episodes and the fourth season of fourteen episodes, each 24 minutes in length. 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.
Release
Go, Dog. Go! premiered on January 26, 2021, globally on Netflix. A trailer was released on January 6, along with an array of teaser clips released by different publications.
Reception
Critical reception
Common Sense Media, in their review, gave the series 4 out of 5 stars, and the disclaimer: "Dog adventures with oodles of preschool laughs".