Think Your Dog Could Be the Next Big Star??

If  you've ever wondered what you need to do to get your dog into the limelight, wonder no more. It may be much easier than you think.

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By following these 8 tips, your dog will be on his way to stardom in no time:

 
Consider your dog's temperament. If your dog has a chance of succeeding in show

business, he must be able to cope with all of the sudden changes that can occur in such an environment.

Train your dog. Before you even consider trying to get your dog into show business, he needs to know all of the basic commands extremely well. When training your dog, be sure to do it consistently and in as many places as possible so he'll get used to different settings and distractions.

Make sure you'll be able to handle the responsibilities that come along with owning a showbiz dog. For example, you'll need to have a flexible schedule so you can provide your dog's services for a film crew at a moment's notice. You'll also need to be willing to set aside the money that's involved. Sure, your dog will be making money, but you'll also have to spend money for things such as transportation, training equipment and high quality food.

Go beyond basic training. Once your dog has tackled all of the basic commands, it's time to teach him tricks so he'll stand out from the rest of the dogs. Some tricks you can train your dog to do include: jumping through a hoop, giving a high five and playing dead.

Socialize your dog. Your dog will need to be comfortable with different environments, animals and people of all sizes, ages and ethnic backgrounds. After all, you wouldn't want your dog to act out because there's a child of a different ethnicity on set.

Make sure your dog is physically able to be in show business. For example, he needs to be up-to-date on all of his vaccinations. He will also need to be able to travel. If your dog can't handle long car trips, you may have a hard time transporting him to and from the set.

Find representation for your dog. Put together a portfolio that shows off your dog's best characteristics. Include action photos and a video of him performing his best tricks.

Make sure you fully understand that show business isn't as glamorous as it appears. A regular day on set can start in the early morning hours and end in the late evening hours. There's also a lot of waiting time in between. Since you may need to stick around for different reasons, you must always be available. A flexible schedule on your part is a must.


And remember PRINT work and BRAND ADVERTISING is an option for those dogs that simply do not meet these criteria, yet are extremely photogenic.

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