Dog Training For Cinema And TV
Hachiko, Lassie, Rex, imagine your dog in the world of cinema or TV. In this article you will find some dog training tips that will help you to give birth to a star.
The way to success
A dog, usually, however well trained, will never be sufficiently well trained for the film, television or photo casting industry. Dogs that become stars of the big or small screen start at an early age, starting at eight weeks, with rigorous training in which obedience exercises are just a prerequisite for routing them to success.
Border Collie, Jack Russell Terrier and Bulldog are just some of the more popular dog breeds. Many of these have become protagonists of television series and films. But how do you know if the dog has what it takes to enter this world? Generally, filmmakers choose animals based on their appearance and flawless behavior and obedience off the leash. If your four-legged friend readily obeys basic commands such as “sit down”, “stop” or “give your paw”, who knows that he may not really make his way into show business.
Once the dog manages to get into a cast, the first concern that haunts the owner is whether his lovely friend will be treated well on set. In the United States, for example, there are associations responsible for overseeing the safety of animals working in the entertainment industry. In particular, the organization guarantees that no figure, director, producer or others, induces the trainer to endanger the life of the animal or to harm it.
Dog training for cinema and tv
If you are considering training your dog, take it easy, especially if he has just joined your family. And if another animal is already present, the ideal would be to take the dog to a neutral place. In this sense, never take the newcomer to the other animal’s favorite place and make sure you distribute the same attention, so that the first one does not feel replaced.
The best time to start training a dog is when it is approximately eight weeks old. At this stage, puppies are usually more receptive to their owner’s commands, so they are in the best position to develop and reinforce good behavior.
If you intend to use a training collar, start with a nylon or leather collar. Keep in mind that, in general, a professional trainer corrects much more with his tone of voice during training than with a collar.
It is a fact that any professional trainer can train a dog, but its owner, who lives under the same roof as the animal, will need to reinforce the training. The same happens with any educational course: to be successful you need to practice and do your homework. Also, remember: Most pet behavior problems are the result of a lack of consistency and discipline in the home. Just like children, dogs need to know what the limits are.
On the other hand, for your dog to be required by the film and television industry, he will need to demonstrate advanced training, ability to accept orders, a sociable personality and above all a great ability to concentrate even in the midst of multiple distractions.
Nutrition is also an essential point to take into account. A balanced diet calibrated according to the breed of your dog will ensure a harmonious development, keeping it healthy and keeping diseases away. Meals should be scheduled and regular, once or twice a day. Only regularly can you check how much food you eat and avoid inappropriate behavior, such as begging for food while the family is at the table.
A final aspect worthy of great attention is the physical exercise of the animal, which must be regular. A daily walk is one of the many activities that help improve your dog’s well-being and health.
