Quick Summary
A dog breeder has been alleged to have lodged a retaliatory restraining order after a dissatisfied client contacted the Attorney General to raise concerns about the health of her puppy. The complaint centres on the breeder’s alleged misuse of legal measures in response to the grievance.
About This Program ✦
Series 21 delivers a single‑episode programme that falls squarely within the episode genre. It’s a concise instalment that focuses on a dispute arising in the world of pet sales, and it’s presented in a straightforward, conversational style. The central narrative follows a dog breeder who finds herself under accusation of using legal means as retaliation. After a customer expressed dissatisfaction with the health of a puppy she had purchased, she contacted the attorney‑general to lodge a formal complaint about the animal’s medical condition. In response, the breeder is alleged to have filed a restraining order aimed at the complainant, prompting claims that the order was a retaliatory act. The episode details the chain of events that led to the legal confrontation. It highlights how the customer’s grievance, directed through the attorney‑general’s office, triggered a reaction that the breeder is now being accused of orchestrating. The storyline stays focused on the allegation that the restraining order was not a genuine protective measure but rather a punitive response to the complaint about the puppy’s health.
Judge Judy broadcasts on True Crime +1 at 4:00pm, Thursday, 12 February 2026.



