Dog Acting classes for dogs

Hi doggie actors!

We have started our ‘acting’ classes for the new comers whose dogs are destined for the big screen. The classes are the first step to being “eligible” for KEY ROLES in film work rather than only “bit” parts or “extras”.

STAR 1 Class: (Basics)

Clicker training, Sit stay, down stay, stand stay, come, go to target. Doggie push ups. We will then build this up into distance control of up to 5 meters.

Once your dog can complete the STAR 1 behaviours reliably they can move onto STAR 2 and 3…

STAR 2 Class: (Easy)

Tricks: Back up, crawl, paw at door, drop it/give, fetch/take it, jump for joy, peek-a-boo (peer out from between your legs), shake hands left & right, speak on command/quiet, bow.

STAR 3 Class: (Intermediate)

Balance on nose & catch, carry, head down, jump into arms, Deliver mail, ring a bell, roll over, beg, wave good bye.

STAR 4 Class: (Advanced)

act ashamed, cover your eyes, find the remote/car keys, go hide, play dead, say your prayers, turn off the light, get the phone when it rings.

STAR 5 Class: (Expert)

open/close a door, push a shopping cart, bring me a tissue, limp, roll yourself in a blanket, tidy up your toys,
Bring me a beer from the fridge.

General

In all classes we will be teaching distance control and getting the dogs used to cameras and working with human actors.

For each accomplished class your dog will receive a STAR next to their web entry. A fully trained dog will eventually have 5 stars next to his/her name which makes them automatically eligible for any role. Those of you who have already have the skills lets us know and we will arrange for an assessment and give you the stars you have earned and put you in the appropriate class

These classes will give you the opportunity to meet like-minded people, have some fun and build up a fabulous working relationship with your dog.

When, where & contact

Ansie teaches in Sea Point, indoors, on Thursday evenings at VONDI’S.
Ansie will also be teaching in Hout Bay if there is interest.
Karis teaches in the Noordhoek area on Wed & Saturdays.

All classes consist of 5 lessons. Cost is R500.

Please confirm if you would like to sign up!

Karis Bryen

Tel: 021 785 5245
Cell: 073 729 8194
eMail: karisbryen@gmail.com

Ansie Minnaar

Tel: 021 790 2853
Cell: 084 307 2822
email: essentially-ansie@houtbay.com