Animal Actors

Does your dog have “the look”?

Animal Acting – All Levels:

In this class, we will work with you and your canine actor at whichever level you need.

Level 1 (Black Card) Photo shoot

The Level 1 Photo Shoot certification credentials your animal to work on set posing for photo shoots, magazines, product packaging, billboards, web ads, art pieces, and more. Your animal’s Black Card represents the proven foundation training, socialization, and confidence to be on set.

At a print shoot, the trainer may speak to the animal and may employ toys and squeakers, but must remain out of frame.

Level 2 (White Card) Set-Prepped
The Level 2 Set-Prepped Actor card certifies the animal to work on a motion set environment with other actors. For this level we assume sound is not being captured which allows the trainer to verbally coach the animal. The Set-Prepped White Card certifies the animal to perform motion on the set, to interact with other actors, and withstand a full day on location.

The Level 2 Animal Actor Set-Prepped certification represents an animal who has the temperament and foundation training to work on a film shoot.

A film shoot differs from a print shoot in that the animal must perform an action over a space of time, and often in proximity to other actors.

It is standard to have two trainers whenever the animal has motion, for example running from one end of the set to the other.

Level 3 (Blue Card)
With their Level 3 Film card, the animal is officially set trained and certified to work alongsided other actors in any feature film or commercial.

Prerequisites:

Dogs that are happy, friendly, food or toy motivated show-offs will be most successful in this class.og trials will be held soon.

Dogs cannot be dog or human aggressive. No fearful dogs.