Film and TV

Here are some examples of my previous work training animals for TV, film and theatre.

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Stage Show

This major theatrical performance flew into Adelaide in May 2013. I handled all the dog talent during the Adelaide season – sourcing 6 suitable dogs, training them, and getting them to the show on time, eight performances a week for 4 weeks.

Watch a TV story about the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang dogs

 

IMG_20141229_183537Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures

I sourced and handled two Siberian Huskies for an episode of Sam Fox: Extreme Adventures shown on Channel 10 and the Cartoon Network in 2014

 

 

The Lost Tools of Henry Hoke

I trained “Dusty” – a kelpie cross – for a role in the ABC series The Lost Tools of Henry Hoke – broadcast in 2014.

 

 

 

Kestrel Potato TV commercial

With Michelle the Dalmatian To watch CLICK HERE

 

Barry the Huntsman SpiderIan Berry TV commercial

Starring a Huntsman Spider! To watch CLICK HERE

 

Breezair TV commercial

With my dog Badger – to watch CLICK HERE

 

 

Anglicare commercialAnglicare TV commercial

With my dog Badger – to watch CLICK HERE

 

 

Image 6Last Cab to Darwin

My dog Badger appears in the Australian film Last Cab to Darwin with Michael Caton CLICK HERE to watch the official trailer

 

 

Boys In The TreesBoys In The Trees

My dog Badger appears in the Australian movie Boys In The Trees – CLICK HERE to watch the official trailer

 

 

Almost MidnightAlmost Midnight

My dog Badger appeared in Episode 4 of the ABC comedy Almost Midnight.

 

 

Bad BloodBad Blood

I trained and handled “Dexter” for his role in the movie Bad Blood – CLICK HERE to watch the official trailer

 

 

Peoples Choice Credit Union

My dog Badger appears in the TV commercial for People’s Choice Credit Union – to watch CLICK HERE

 

 

 

I Am Mother

My mouse “Mousie” appears in the sci-fi thriller I Am Mother