On-Set Talent

Looking for the perfect pup to make your product pop?

Dream Dogs Talent is happy to find the perfect dog, cat or pocket pet to set your product apart! Whether you need an active puppy to make a mess or a couch potato to show off how comfortable your furniture is, we have the right fit! Dream Dogs serves the greater Grand Rapids area but have been on set across Michigan. We look forward to working with your production team soon!

Details

Contact us directly at talent@dreamdogstraining.com to confirm date availability.
- Click email link above for information prompts
Choose your dog or cat
- For optimal success, describe any actions you will need outside of natural movement (point a to point b travel) & stays.
- We are happy to assist in choosing the correct temperament to fit the feel!
If animal will be working alongside a child (under 12 years of age), please let us know before booking.

Choosing your talent

All our dogs have a neutral temperament, enjoy people and have baseline obedience training. All dogs understand sit, down, stay, come and are comfortable moving in a the crowded on-set environment. Some dogs have higher level skills including tricks or holding objects in their mouth
For optimal success, describe your ideal look/feel along with any actions needed on set.
See notes below for choosing cats

Dog Talent

**Beaux** - Sweet and excitable, Beaux is very much a people oriented dog! Loves to cuddle and happy to meet new people!
Weight: 60 pounds
Breed: Aussie
Notes: Safe with kids

**Louis** - 6 month old (as of 10/2024) puppy, sweet and active, LOVES people and has a great temperament making him confident in new environments. He has an age appropriate stay/obedience, a good recall (a to b movement) but is still a puppy at heart.
Weight: 50 pounds
Breed: Aussie
Notes: Safe with kids

**Brewer** - affectionally described as calm, lazy and affectionate, Brewer is the cutest puppy on the block! As of 10/2024, Brewer is 7 months old but has a great grasp of obedience! He has a several minute stay along with the basics (sit, down, come).
Weight: 75 pounds (as of October)
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
Notes: comfortable/neutral around cats

**Kuma** - This expressive young golden is ready to please! He is animated but settles well and has a good stay duration and distance.
Weight: 65 pounds
Breed: Golden Retriever
Notes: Currently 10 months as of October but has been working with use since 9 weeks old - very well trained!

**Sigmund** - Owned by a trainer, this boy has been socialized to a T! He’s a goofy powerhouse but loves people and is a good listener. His favorite past times including walking the board-walk, downtown Grand Haven and making people laugh.
Weight: 100 pounds
Breed: Rottweiler
Notes: Lives with kids - very safe but can occasionally bump them due to his large size

**Skip** - Sweet gentle terrier mix, medium energy and happy to chase critters. He underwent a leg amputation in September (1 month before this photo) so his hair is still growing in and he’s getting used to his new speed and balance. Skip has an amazing personality but is re-learning obedience. If you are looking for character and not worried about stays, Skip is your man!
Weight: 22 pounds
Breed: Terrier mix
Notes: Skip is a newer adoptee so if chosen, please give plenty of heads up on actions and actors (if kids included) so we can prepare him adequately! Unknown history with kids so best to work with adults and respectful children 12 and over for now.

**Apollo** - Always ready to work, Apollo has many talents and tricks! His piercing blue eyes and beautiful coat are just the tip of the iceberg. He has great stays and is confident from the moment he steps on set.
Weight: 40 pound
Breed: Australian Shephard
Notes: Lots of tricks! Spin, sit pretty, say your prayers (head bowed/covered), etc. Can be trained for specific actions as needed - quick learner!

**Nico** - playful and cuddly, Nico is eager to please and, true to his breeds, loves everyone. He settles nicely and can do long duration stays. He has training as a service dog so he’s comfortable in many environments (has been on a plane, to Disney, crowded areas, etc)
Weight: 65 pounds
Breed: Golden Retriever x Bernese Mtn Dog x Poodle
Notes: Safe with kids but sometimes clumsy (hits with tail, etc - doesn’t realize his size). While he’s a little rusty on his non-essential obedience, his tricks (jump through hoop, wave, twirl, high five, and bow) can be touched up if needed!

**Latigo** - trained as a service dog, Latigo keeps a cool demeanor in a variety of very chaotic environments. He is comfortable in crowds and has titled in dog sports. He has an excellent stay once settled in and, despite his size, settles very nicely.
Weight: 80 pounds
Breed: German Shephard x
Notes: Neutral with cats, good with kids. Knows several tricks like sit pretty, shake, wave, spin, chin (head laid on ground) and hold (hold item in mouth)

**Bauer** - Loves to be where the people are! He travels with his family to parades, kids sports and anywhere else dogs can go. He is a people pleaser and can learn new tricks very quickly! Owners are currently touching up his stay but other obedience and recall (a to b movement) are great!
Weight: 50 pounds
Breed: Lab x Sheltie?

**Bandit** - Mr. Chill loves to hang out and snuggle. He has great stays and is very polite. He is a great listener and moves slower on set, which is ideal for young kids who may not be comfortable with a fast dog
Weight: 55 pounds
Breed: Australian Shephard
Notes: Difficult to get animated but very patient and relaxed.

**Canyon** - big goofy golden retriever. Canyon loves everyone and is happy to work for snacks! He’s a slower moving guy despite his younger age. Canyon is extra fluffy loves a good long stay.
Weight: 75 pounds
Breed: Golden Retriever
Notes: Great with kids, other dogs and every person he’s ever met. Napping is his favorite! In FL/unavailable for winter months.

**Clover** - Loves playing fetch and has a wonderful stay. She can be slow to warm up but once working, she’s eager to please!
Breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Weight: 32 pounds
Notes: No experience with dogs or kids

**Blaze** - athletic and powerful, energetic and stoic, interactive and motivated by play or food. Great stays (sit, stand, down), can perch on platform/item and hold items in his mouth. Comfortable wearing clothing/costumes. Great energetic movement, highly trained.
Weight: 80 pounds
Breed: German Shorthair Pointer
Notes: intact male dog, highly decorated in hunting/retrieval trials

**Dublin** - Despite his age, Dublin is spunky and playful. He loves to toss toys around set, gets the zoomies and then crashes to cuddle on the couch. He’s a rockstar on set and has been told many times that he is a favorite.
Weight: 20 pounds
Breed: American Eskimo, Corgi, Chihuahua, Daschund (per DNA test)
Notes: Due to his breed mix, he has a longer body and shorter legs, he stands about shin height.

**Gemma** - sweet older dog, very calm, good stays and movement, will jump up and relax on furniture.
Weight: 40 pounds
Breed: All around mix
Notes: will safely coexist with kids but not terribly engaging

**Zira** - highly trained and able to do many tricks including spins, standing on 2 legs, sit pretty, holding items in her mouth, jumping onto/into something and retrieve. Great for costumes and comfortably wears and moves around in hats. Can work off leash outside.
Weight: 25 pounds (stand w/ back just below knee height)
Breed: All around mix
Notes: very fun to work with on set, calm but can be animated when performing, especially with her favorite tricks!

**Stitch** - fun and energetic, loves EVERYONE with her whole heart. Great interactions with actors, including kids. Animated and quick.
Weight: 15 pounds (stands about shin height)
Breed: All around mix
Notes: Great and playful with kids but might be a little much for kids who are not accustomed to dogs (jumps when excited).

**Winston** - Energetic and sweet, Winston will do anything for a laser pointer or tennis ball! Great at movement actions but also happy to hang in the background.
Weight: 55 pounds
Breed: Boxer mix

**Rossi** - Stoic and obedient, Rossi is compliant and calm. He does not give much animation but is happy to hang out on a dog bed or stay put in the background.
Weight: 35 pounds
Breed: Aussie mix

**Anna** - energetic and gregarious, Anna doesn’t know a stranger! She’s playful and active. Currently working through her stays but she’s happy to be where the people are.
Weight: 35 pounds
Breed: Corgi/Cattle Dog mix
Notes: If chosen, let us know actions and we’ll touch up her training to ensure she’s ready and focused. Not able to do long (2+ minute) stays yet.

**Embry** - Sweet and energetic, Embry is surprisingly gentle with small kids despite her size! She is able to be on set with other dogs and is very playful. If you are looking for a pup to engage with toys or to exude joy, she’s your girl!
Weight: 65 pounds
Breed: Australian Shephard x German Shephard mix

**Seamus** - higher energy, very social, fast mover.
Weight: 45 pounds
Breed: Cattle dog mix
Notes: Comfortable around kids, will need touch up training so he will not be available for short-notice shoots.

**Jetpack** - Fun and gregarious but settles in quickly. Rock solid stays, comfortable wearing costumes and very food motivated.
Weight: 40 pounds
Breed: Icelandic Sheepdog

**Leroy** - typical happy-go-lucky lab with great training. Great stays, very responsive on set, interactive with talent, playful with toys, crazy about tennis balls. Peppy movement.
Weight: 65 pounds
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Notes: great with kids, intact male, working on an item hold in mouth (hit or miss but mostly getting it!)

**Tansy** - Energetic and joyful! Loves food and happy to wear costumes as she walks around getting loved on by anyone she can get close to. Small but quick! Good stays for photo shoots as well.
Weight: 15 pounds
Breed: Beagle

**Ed Venture** - Ed can take a little bit to warm up but then is sweet as pie. He’s happy to sit and snuggle or to do some action shots.
Weight: 35 pounds
Breed: All around mix

**Stuart** - Spunky with good stays! Stuart will readily chew on a toy or cuddle on the couch. When he zooms, look out - he’s coming through with speed!
Weight: 15 pounds
Breed: Terrier Mix
Notes: Can work on set with cats or dogs, can be sound sensitive with loud repetitive noises

**Leo** - moderate energy, happy to jump up and relax on couch, good natural interactions with talent
Weight: 80 pounds
Breed: All around mix
Notes: Works alongside kids but not ideal for interactions (too excited and too large), he can not work with other dogs on set outside of Gemma (tan senior dog above)
*Not available during maternity leave

**Gus** - Tall fluffy doodle, loves to snuggle! Great stays, can work off leash outside.
Weight: 60 pounds
Breed: Poodle x Golden Retriever
Notes: If interested, we will get you an updated photo of his current hair cut

**Okie** - stoic neutral dog, likes to meander around set, friendly but not overly cuddly
Weight: 50 pounds
Breed: All around mix
Notes: Not ideal to work around kids (he walks away from kids so engagement is challenging)
*Not available during maternity leave

**Moxie**: Energetic and alert, Moxie loves to run around. She can be a little slow to warm up to some people but as long as we have a little time, she does great on set.
Weight: 30 pounds
Breed: Terrier mix
*Not be available during maternity leave

**Kimmy** - friendly and solid, Kimmy has great obedience and is sweet as can be with dogs, kids and adults! She’s calm but expressive!
Weight: 60 pounds (but low-rider)
Breed: Bassett Hound

**Tundra**: Sweet and laid back lab. Tundra is very safe and moves in slow motion.
Weight: 70 pounds
Breed: English Labrador Retriever
*In FL/unavailable for winter months.

**Gatsby** - Sweet and slow to warm up. Good stays and very tolerant. He’s pretty chill and happy to hunker down on the couch.
Weight: 45 pounds
Breed: Boxer mix

**Oliver** - Sweet and stoic, Oliver is independent with great manners. He works in his down time as a Therapy Dog, bringing joy to all he meets.
Weight: 50 pounds (heavy but low rider)
Breed: Corgi mix

**Duncan** - sweet, relaxed guy who likes to simply hang out.
Weight: 15 pounds
Breed: French Bulldog
Notes: Good with kids and dogs. In FL/unavailable for winter months.

Cat Talent

Cat Notes

All cats are safe around people and in the busy on-set environment.
All cats will be crated and secured between takes.
Active Cats: Readily walk around set and interact with new people. These cats are ideal for movement shots, natural interactions with actors and point a to point b travel. They eat treats and love a good dose of catnip, even in new environments!
Passive Cats: Showcase products well by staging the cat on set. These cats stay where they are placed and will accept handling (picking up, petting) from actors. These cats get comfortable so movement shots can be tricky. These cats are often labeled as “lazy” but are a great addition to set when you need a variety of photos or are only shooting in one room.