Dogs
Rent a Dog for Film & TV: Professional Dog Actors in Los Angeles and Around the Country
If you are looking to hire professionally trained dogs, you have come to the right place. Below are links to some of the many dog actors for hire, that we can provide for you for print, film, commercial or television production. We have trained dogs of all shapes, sizes, and colors.
If you don’t see the dog actor you are looking for-let us know. We have a large database with many more trained and specialty dogs for hire that have not yet been added to our site!
Looking to hire PUPPIES? We have excellent relationships with trusted breeders & rescues and usually can offer many breeds, colors, and ages!
Booking & Production Process
From the first inquiry to wrap, we make the process of bidding, selecting the right animal actor, and booking as easy and straightforward as possible.
Booking Process
Share your script, shooting dates, filming location, and animal requirements. We’ll recommend the best trained dogs and experienced handlers for your production, confirm availability, put together animal budgets, and coordinate directly with your production team to ensure everything is ready for shoot day.
Experienced Animal Wranglers
Every dog is accompanied by professional animal trainers who understand on-set protocols, work efficiently with cast and crew, and prioritize the safety and well-being of both the animals and the production.
FAQ
Yes, our dogs are well trained and accustomed to working around cameras, lighting, crews, and changing production environments. They all love to work and are very comfortable on a variety of sets and shooting locations.
Yes! Our trainers can work on both union (Teasmters 399) and non-union productions.
Many of our dogs can perform a wide range of behaviors, from simple commands to complex actions. Let us know what your script requires, and we can recommend the best options and let you know associated costs.
Absolutely! We can travel with all of animals and can discuss travel logitics for your specific project. We have trainers and animals in various other parts of the country as well.
We recommend booking as early as possible, to ensure the availability of the animals you are interested in and that we have enough time to properly prepare the animal for your shoot.
Many of our dogs are great with children and other animals we provide. But some do have limitations. So please be sure to let us know all the details of your project, so we can be sure to submit the best options.
Absolutely! We can provide a wide variety of animals for your events. Please visit our Events, Weddings, & Parties page for more information