There are certain things that all acting dogs have in common: They are all well-trained, people friendly, socialized, and they are comfortable on a set. This means that the dog is comfortable around strangers, new things and new situations.
We have all seen how marketing campaigns have taken off by using the right dog in the right situation. Spuds Mckenzie made Bud Light cool to drink, and Bull Terriers were the hot breed for a while. The Taco Bell Chihuahua was actually three dogs: Gidget, Taco, and Dinky, who was actually the original Taco Bell Chihuahua, but later did stands ins for Gidget, along with Taco.
There was another Bull Terrier that was used by Target to advertise the franchise. There are not too many people who can forget the Target bulls eye painted on the all white dog. The original Bull Terrier used for the commercial was a dog named Smudgie.
There are other examples of acting dogs in movies, like the St. Bernards used in the Beethoven movies or the hundreds of Dalmatians used in the movie 101 Dalmatians. The Brussels Griffon in the movie As Good as it Gets almost stole the show, even though Helen Hunt and Jack Nicholson both won an Oscar for their roles.
There have been countless examples of dogs in ads, television and movies, but the one constant remains. They were well-mannered, well-trained, and truly enjoyed being around people.
If you think that you have a dog that has what it takes to be in show biz, you might want to start by getting your dog to look the part. An expert groomer can get your dog looking the best that it can so that you can start going to auditions and showing it off.
Acting dogs require more grooming than simple family pets because your dog will be remembered by everyone who watches the show or commercial, or anyone who sees the advertising. If your dog is going to be seen regularly, then it is always going to have to look its best.
When you are ready to launch your pet into show business, but before you start going to auditions, pay a call to the expert groomers at Mobile Dog Groom.com. We are the preferred Los Angeles dog grooming service. Get your lovable dog ready for its next casting by looking beautiful and feeling great, and the best part is that we will come to you.
