🐾 Old Dog, New Tricks (2025): Cast, Plot, Release Date, Review & Where to Watch – From Barnyard Cows to Boutique Poodles

What happens when a rugged rural vet suddenly finds himself in the glittering world of gourmet pet boutiques? The upcoming Spanish comedy series Old Dog, New Tricks takes this clash of worlds and turns it into a hilarious tale of survival, family, and furry chaos.

The show premieres on October 3, 2025, bringing laughter, heart, and plenty of wagging tails exclusively to Netflix.

🐶 The Story: Mud Meets Glamour

Antón (played by Luis Zahera) has always been the kind of vet who patches up cows, treats sick goats, and trudges through muddy farms in Galicia. But times are tough—the farming crisis leaves his neighbors unable to pay, and soon, Antón finds himself without clients or income.

Enter his niece Uxía (Lucía Caraballo), the manager of a luxury pet boutique that looks more like a fashion showroom than a vet’s office. She convinces him to join her world of premium treats, hamster health checks, and dog grooming stations that feel fancier than most spas.

But as Antón quickly learns, the boutique isn’t just about pets—it’s about their equally demanding owners. Between diagnosing a guinea pig’s supposed “dyslexia” and selling organic bone broth for pampered pooches, Antón struggles to adapt to this strange new ecosystem.

✨ Two generations, two worlds colliding:

• Tradition vs. Modernity

• Mud vs. Glamour

• Rural grit vs. Instagram-ready sparkle

🎭 Cast & Characters

The comedy shines thanks to a stellar cast of Spanish talent:

• Luis Zahera as Antón, the grumpy yet loveable rural vet

• Lucía Caraballo as Uxía, his upbeat, social-media-savvy niece

• Carmen Ruiz as a quirky boutique regular

• Antonio Durán “Morris” adding comedic flair in supporting roles

🎬 Behind the Scenes

• Executive Producers: Aitor Gabilondo & Jota Aceytuno

• Directors: Alberto de Toro & Víctor García León

• Writers: Ana Boyero, Araceli Álvarez de Sotomayor, Germán Aparicio, Dani Castro

• Filming Location: Shot entirely in Galicia, with Topomorto (the fictional town) recreated from multiple real-life villages and the city of Santiago de Compostela.

One of the executive producers shared a funny reflection:"If aliens were watching from the sky, they’d see millions of humans walking their pets, cleaning after them, buying them toys, even taking them to the hairdresser. They’d wonder—who really are the pets?"

That biting humor is exactly what makes Old Dog, New Tricks stand out.

🐕 Why Watch?

If you love comedies where cultures, values, and personalities clash, this series promises endless laughs. Think Doc Hollywood meets Best in Show, but with a Galician twist.

From stubborn farm wisdom to trendy pet influencers, the series highlights how absurd—and lovable—our modern obsession with pets can be.

📺 Where to Watch Old Dog, New Tricks

• Streaming Platform: Netflix 🌍

• Release Date: October 3, 2025

• Format: Comedy series, filmed entirely in Spain

So, grab your leash (or maybe just your popcorn) because this comedy is set to prove that even an old vet can learn a few new tricks.

🐾 Final Thoughts

With its rural heart and modern bite, Old Dog, New Tricks is more than a fish-out-of-water comedy—it’s a witty reflection on

family, change, and the crazy lengths humans go for their pets.

💡 One thing’s for sure: Antón may be out of his element, but his journey from cows to chihuahuas will have audiences everywhere barking with laughter.