# Martin Rütter and dog training television programming > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/martin-rtter-and-dog-training-television-programming > Updated: 2026-09-12T05:30:55.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The television program ‘Der Hundeprofi - Rütters Team’ features trainer Sophie Schäfer assisting owners Peter and Gerda with their 30-kilogram dog, Chinou. The dog’s behavior, which included pulling owners to the ground, led to the use of a ‘Reizangel’ (lure toy) to manage focus and movement. Martin Rütter, a prominent German dog trainer and television personality, has been active on the channel VOX for over 20 years. His career path included studying sports journalism at the German Sport University Cologne after overcoming academic challenges and failing exams multiple times. ## Claims - Martin Rütter has been a television personality for over 20 years. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Rütter has been working with the TV channel VOX since 2008. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Rütter originally intended to become a sports reporter. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Rütter studied sports journalism at the German Sport University Cologne. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Rütter struggled during his school years, including failing his exams twice. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Martin Rütter: The career path of the German dog expert German dog trainer and TV personality Martin Rütter overcame academic struggles and a career change from sports journalism to become a prominent canine expert on VOX since 2008. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/martin-rtter-the-career-path-of-the-german-dog-expert ### 2026-08-29: Martin Rütter’s team assists owners with problematic dog Chinou Owners Peter and Gerda seek help from Martin Rütter’s team to manage their 30-kg dog, Chinou, who exhibits problematic behavior during walks. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/martin-rtters-team-assists-owners-with-problematic-dog-chinou --- Cite as: Martin Rütter and dog training television programming. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/martin-rtter-and-dog-training-television-programming