Training Inspiration – Famous Dogs
It is fun to look to movies and real life dog stories for inspiration.
Uggie, a Jack Russel Terrier, from “The Artist” (2011) is one of the most famous dog actors of today. Uggie has a list of acting rolls including “Water for Elephants” (2011). Did you know Uggie has his paw prints at The Chinese Theatre at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles along with some of the most famous actors of our time including Marilyn Monroe and Robert Downey Junior?
Why not spend a night with your puppy and watch movies? Keep your dog diary handy by your side for recording your training ideas and inspiration!
Dove Cresswell has had the fortune to train dogs and other animals! on a number of movie sets. Check out the list from Dove’s profile page. Some of the movies feature dogs in the main roll, and other movies have animals in supporting rolls. ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ is a popular book series by Jeff Kinney, now a movie series. The actor Steve Zahn plays the dad to Greg Heffley in the movie.
Dove helped to train the star Oliver in “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days” 2012 Oliver plays “Sweetie”.
- “Once Upon A Time” tv series 2011
- “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid 3” feature movie 2011
- “Santa Puppies” feature movie 2011
- “Level Up” tv series 2011
- “This Means War” – Animal Coordinator
- “Marley & Me: The Puppy Years” (video) – Animal Trainer (dogs)
- “Red Riding Hood” – Animal Trainer (cat) (uncredited)
- “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore” – Animal Trainer (dogs)
- “Marmaduke” – Animal Trainer (dogs)
The most challenging dogs are sometimes the most capable. Uggie, according to his IMBb bio was almost taken to the pound before he was rescued by his owner Omar Van Muller.
